Dr. Lei Kang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lei Kang is an Assistant Research Professor at Penn State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He graduated with a PhD in Material Science Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2010. His research focuses on advanced optical materials, including nonlinear optical effects and chiral metamaterials. He has contributed significantly to the field through a variety of publications in reputable journals, discussing topics such as broadband asymmetric transmission, terahertz chiral metamaterials, and optical vortex generation. Kang's work aims to innovate the ways in which light can be manipulated using nanostructured materials. He is involved in shaping light using 2D polar metal metasurfaces in his ongoing NSF-sponsored project. Throughout his career, he has had numerous collaborative research endeavors, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education, particularly in the study of electrical engineering and computer science.

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Experience

Assistant Research Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science • University Park, PA

Conducts research in advanced optical materials and participates in education.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.