Dr. Jun Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jun Wang is an Associate Professor at the Dell Medical School, specializing in Computer Science and Communication Sciences & Disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2011, where he also received postdoctoral training focused on neuroimaging. Wang has held various academic positions, including research scientist at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders at the University of Texas at Dallas. His research is interdisciplinary, focusing on assistive technologies for silent speech interfaces to assist individuals with communication disorders, particularly laryngectomees and those with motor speech disorders due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He employs advanced computational techniques and machine learning in his projects. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and various foundations. Wang is affiliated with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Texas at Dallas • Dallas, TX

Assistant Professor with affiliations in Biomedical Engineering and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Research Scientist

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Callier Center Communication Disorders • Dallas, TX

Conducted research on neuroimaging and communication disorders.

Software Engineer

— Present

IBM China Software Development Lab • Beijing, China

Worked as a software engineer while pursuing doctoral degree.

Awards

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Bioengineering Undergraduate Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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Poster Award

2017-01-01
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New Century Scholar Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.