Chun Shang (Tim) Wong
About Chun Shang (Tim) Wong
Chun Shang (Tim) Wong is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science at Sandia National Laboratories, with a background in Plasma Physics and extensive research experience.
Title
Chun Shang (Tim) Wong currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science, working at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been engaged in this role since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Chun Shang (Tim) Wong earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Iowa in 2018. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Physics and Mathematics at the same institution in 2012. His academic background has deeply shaped his expertise in both materials science and plasma physics.
Professional Background
Chun Shang (Tim) Wong's career includes a stint as a Graduate Researcher in Plasma Physics at the University of Iowa from 2013 to 2018. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the same institution from 2012 to 2013. Following his doctoral studies, he joined Sandia National Laboratories as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Livermore, California, starting in 2018.
Research Contributions and Collaborations
Chun Shang (Tim) Wong has made significant research contributions in his field, including authoring a US Provisional Patent application. He has developed three successful research proposals that secured $320k in funding. His collaborative efforts include working with researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, and Shizuoka University. He has also mentored a visiting graduate student on ion scattering and plasma diagnostic techniques.
Conference Presentations
Chun Shang (Tim) Wong has actively shared his research at international platforms. He has presented technical results at seven international conferences, with three talks and four posters to his credit. His presentations have played a part in disseminating his findings to the broader scientific community.