Dr. Rui Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rui Wang obtained a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Zhejiang University in 2005, followed by an M.S. from the same institution in 2008. He completed his Ph.D. at the California Institute of Technology in 2014. Following his doctoral studies, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2018. His research focuses on Theoretical Polymer Soft Materials, aiming to understand the complex structural dynamic behaviors of soft matter systems, which are essential components in living systems and various critical materials addressing environmental, energy, and health challenges. He is particularly interested in modeling complex soft matter systems with multiple components and various interaction scales, aiming to elucidate physical insights through simple molecular theories. His current research projects emphasize electrostatic interfaces, structure dynamics in ion-containing polymers, and the design of smart materials. Wang collaborates closely with experimentalists to rationally design new materials, including antifouling membranes and stimuli-responsive biomedical materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

CBE Faculty

Awards

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Natural Science Award

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Constantin G. Economou Memorial Prize

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Frank J. Padden Award Finalist

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
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Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.