Dr. Wei Xiong

Professor

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Biography

Professor Wei Xiong is a leading researcher in the field of physical and analytical chemistry. His research focuses on controlling and understanding the structures and ultrafast dynamics of molecules and materials while they change in coupled chemical environments and photonic cavities. He employs advanced ultrafast optical techniques to implement new light sources for studying these dynamics in various frequency and spatial domains. His work bridges fundamental chemistry and materials science, aiming to connect molecular properties to macroscopic functions. Xiong's innovative approach utilizes polariton chemistry and studies interfacial charge dynamics across solid surfaces, with interdisciplinary interests in materials science and environmental chemistry. He has published extensively on topics such as multidimensional microscopy, molecular interactions, and vibrational dynamics, contributing significantly to advancements in both theoretical and experimental chemistry. Xiong's research has implications for the development of new materials and improved understanding of complex chemical processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Leading the research group focusing on ultrafast dynamics and molecular interactions.

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in physical and analytical chemistry.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2019-12-31

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Focused on polariton chemistry and ultrafast spectroscopic techniques.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2011-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University of Colorado, Boulder • Boulder, CO

Conducted research on ultrafast spectroscopy techniques.

Awards

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National Brown Investigator Award Finalist

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Coblentz Award

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Sloan Research Fellowship

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NSF CAREER Award

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DARPA Director's Fellowship

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AFOSR Young Investigator Program Award

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DARPA Young Faculty Award

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).