Dr. Philip Wong

Professor

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Biography

H.-S. Philip Wong is the Willard R. Inez Kerr Bell Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University since September 2004. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Hong Kong, a master's from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a Ph.D. from Lehigh University. Before joining Stanford, he worked at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, contributing to prominent semiconductor technologies. His extensive research focuses on translating scientific discoveries into practical technologies, specializing in nanoscale science and semiconductor technology. His recent work includes carbon electronics, device modeling, and brain-inspired computing. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the IEEE and has received multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to the field. Wong’s leadership roles include serving as the Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology and general chair of the IEDM conference. He has been actively involved in advancing semiconductor technologies and has a significant publication record in electronic devices and nanotechnology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.