Dr. Yan Wang

Professor

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Biography

Yan Wang is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He began his academic career at Georgia Tech in Fall 2009 as an assistant professor and has since made significant contributions to the fields of computational materials engineering, design, manufacturing, and mechanics. Dr. Wang's research focuses on CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) design, multiscale CAD/CAM/CAE systems, and materials design with an emphasis on modeling and simulation methods. His work aims to develop physics-based and data-driven approaches for design optimization that address the challenges associated with product and process systems across multiple scales. He leads the Multiscale Systems Engineering research group, which is dedicated to creating innovative modeling and simulation tools that support faster product innovations and train the next generation of engineers to navigate complex systems. Dr. Wang has received numerous awards for his research, including the George W. Woodruff Faculty Fellow from 2017 to 2022 and various distinctions from NASA and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His educational mission is focused on empowering students with necessary skills for future collaboration and knowledge integration.

Research Interests

Awards

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George W. Woodruff Faculty Fellow

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NASA Glenn Research Center Faculty Fellow

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ASME International Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, Control Conference Paper Award

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TMS World Congress Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Poster Award

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ASME Computers Information Engineering Conference Paper Award

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CAD Conference Paper Award

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NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award

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Industrial Engineering Research Conference Paper Award

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.