Charles Wang

Dr. Charles Wang is a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Aberdeen, within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences. He has held this position since 2005 and is also an Honorary Cruickshank Lecturer in Astronomy at the same institution. His academic journey began with a BSc in Physics from National Taiwan University, followed by a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics from Cambridge, and culminated in a PhD in Mathematical Physics from Lancaster University.

• Education: BSc (National Taiwan University), CASM (Cambridge), PhD (Lancaster)
• Current Position: Reader, Department of Physics, University of Aberdeen
• Additional Role: Honorary Cruickshank Lecturer in Astronomy

Dr. Wang's research lies at the intersection of theoretical physics and experimental gravity, focusing on general relativity, quantum gravity, modified gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology. He is a pioneer in quantum gravity phenomenology, particularly through atom interferometry techniques. His work extends into applied mathematics, including differential geometry, Clifford algebra, and the Cosserat theory of rods. He actively collaborates with industry and research institutions on quantum sensing, gravity gradiometry, and precision measurement applications.

His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in quantum aspects of gravity, including Unruh radiation, gravitational decoherence, quantum sensing of spacetime fluctuations, and loop quantum gravity formulations. These works are published in high-impact journals such as Physical Review D, Classical and Quantum Gravity, and the European Physical Journal C.

Scientific honors include being a Fellow of the STFC Centre for Fundamental Physics. He has secured significant research funding from sources like MoD/Dstl, EPSRC, UKSA, and BP for projects related to quantum gravity experiments and gravity sensing technologies.

• STFC Centre for Fundamental Physics Fellow

Dr. Wang has supervised PhD students and contributed to major international collaborations such as STE-QUEST (ESA mission candidate), GG-TOP (with Birmingham), and CERN-related supernova research. He has also served in professional roles including Grampian Regional Organiser for the Institute of Physics in Scotland and as a Series Editor for Springer Briefs in Physics.

He is affiliated with research groups including the Plasma Science Research Group (PSRG) and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Advanced Centre for Energy and Sustainability (ACES).