Dr. Shih Ting Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shih-Ting (Christine) Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. She also holds a position in the Feinberg School of Medicine specializing in Pulmonary Critical Care. Her research focuses on well-defined multifunctional materials designed to probe and perturb complex biological systems, ultimately advancing human health. Professor Wang's work utilizes interdisciplinary approaches integrating material science, synthetic chemistry, and experimental biology to develop novel technologies that bridge materials development with biological and translational applications. Current interests include the fabrication of artificial structures and the rational design of biomolecular building blocks to manage bio-nano interface interactions in response to spatiotemporal cues. She has received several recognitions including the Spotlight Early Career Scientist from the National Cancer Institute in 2024 and the Ludwig Center Koch Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2023-2024. Wang has also published extensively in notable journals and participates actively in professional services, including reviewing proposals and mentoring students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Spotlight Early Career Scientist

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Ludwig Center Koch Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship

Patents

Side Chain Modified Peptoids Useful Structure-Stabilizing Coating Biomaterials

U.S. Patent Application 17/015,532

Patent for innovative biomaterials with application in structural stabilization.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.