Dr. Zhirong Huang

Professor

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Biography

Zhirong Huang is a Professor in the Photon Science Directorate at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Particle Physics Astrophysics and a Principal Investigator at the Stanford PULSE Institute. His research interests are primarily focused on photon science and particle physics, encompassing areas like free electron lasers and accelerator physics. Huang has made significant contributions to the field, receiving numerous honors including being named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2015. He has also held a guest professorship at Peking University and received the International Free Electron Laser Prize in 2014. Huang completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Stanford University in 1998 and holds a B.S. in Physics from Caltech obtained in 1992. His teaching portfolio includes various graduate courses in physics and applied physics, reflecting his expertise and commitment to education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University, Photon Science Directorate • Menlo Park, California

Lead research in photon science and teach courses.

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Stanford University, Fundamental Physics Directorate • Menlo Park, California

Research and teachings in fundamental physics.

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, California

Conducting research in particle physics and accelerator technology.

Awards

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Fellow

2015-01-01
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Guest Professorship

2014-01-01
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International Free Electron Laser Prize

2014-01-01
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Achievement Accelerator Physics Technology Prize

2011-01-01
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Division Beam Physics Dissertation Award

1998-01-01

Courses

APPPHYS 325 PHYSICS 291 APPPHYS 290 CME 391 PHYSICS 490

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.