Dr. Philip Wang

Professor

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Biography

Philip Fei-Ling Wang is a Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focuses on comparative international political economy and U.S.-East Asian relations. With a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, he has authored eight books, including significant works such as 'Organization Division Exclusion: China's Hukou System' and 'The China Trilogy,' which encompasses 'China Order: Centralia,' 'China Record: Assessment of People's Republic,' and 'China Race: Global Competition.' His extensive teaching experience includes positions at the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy, as well as visiting roles at several prestigious institutions. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has secured numerous research grants for his interdisciplinary work. Wang's articles have appeared in various media outlets, and he has guest-lectured across 50 universities globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and conducting research in international political economy and East Asian relations.

Courses

World Intro to International Relations American Government Foreign Policy China Government & Politics-China International Political Economy Political Economy-China International Affairs & Technology Policy Chinese Politics Chinese Institutions Seminar in Political Economy Special Topics Pacific Security Issues International Political Economy Chinese Political Economy Comparative Science & Technology Policy Special Topics

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.