Gerald Wang

Gerald Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research interests include using mechanics, statistical physics, and high-performance computing to understand nanoscale structural and transport phenomena, with a focus on the water-energy nexus. Wang joined Carnegie Mellon after a postdoctoral position at MIT’s Department of Chemical Engineering. His work spans multiple fields, including nanophotonics, metamaterials, fluid mechanics, and cell biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Computation from MIT and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics & Physics from Yale University. Wang is also recognized for his innovative teaching methods, including the "Participation Shoutouts!" activity, which was honored with the 2024 CMU Teaching Innovation Award.

Gerald J. Wang is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Molecular Simulation, Nanoscale Transport, Soft and Active Matter, and the Physics of Urban Systems. His research explores fluid dynamics at the nanoscale, including molecular mechanics, fluid-solid interfaces, and anomalous diffusion under confinement. He also investigates the physics of urban systems and social justice in engineering education. His work bridges computational methods with real-world applications, focusing on nanoscale transport phenomena, active matter systems, and the integration of diversity and inclusion in engineering curricula.