Emory University · Physics & Engineering Science

Matter, flight,
and light.

Aikun Wang 王爱焜 · Philip Wang

I study physical systems, build experimental tools, and make images—from droplets in a microfluidic chamber to landscapes seen from the sky.

Portrait of Philip Wang
Observation. Experiment. Creation.01 / About

A common thread

Understanding the world
through observation.

My work connects experimental physics, computational analysis, and image-making. I’m interested in how careful measurements and useful tools turn observations into understanding.

Education

Emory University

B.S. in Physics & Engineering Science
Minor in Astrophysics
Cumulative GPA: 3.90/4.0

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Selected work

From experiment to insight.

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Research updates

2027

Upcoming: confirmed presentation at the 2027 Global Physics Summit in Atlanta, GA.

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Oct 2026

Joined OpenRefinery’s AI for Science initiative, bringing experimental soft matter research into AI-assisted scientific workflows.

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2026

Delivered an oral presentation on my soft matter research at the Global Physics Summit.

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A frozen lake and snow-covered forest photographed from above

Beyond the laboratory

A different
point of view.

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Beyond research

Making. Leading. Exploring.

01

Building things

Optical communication, circuits, and spaces modeled in Blender.

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Campus community

Student funding and leadership as Emory College Council Vice President, 2025–2026.

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Flight & photography

A CAAC and AOPA certified drone pilot, exploring light, landscape, and perspective.

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Get in touch

Let’s start a conversation.

Research, creative projects, or a shared curiosity.