Wei Wu

Dr. Wei Wu is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at NYU Shanghai and an affiliated faculty member of the Courant Institute, NYU. His research focuses on probability, mathematical physics, and partial differential equations, particularly Gibbs random fields, spin models, phase transitions, and homogenization. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Brown University and a BSc in Physics from Fudan University. His academic journey includes prior positions at the Courant Institute and the University of Warwick.

Research interests include phase transitions, scaling limits, and universality in Gibbs measures and Euclidean random fields. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in statistical mechanics and stochastic processes. Recent publications explore topics like the Villain model, surface tension regularity, and loop-erased random walks.

No notable scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising details are not listed, though his research group likely involves graduate students in probability and mathematical physics. Affiliations include NYU Shanghai and the Courant Institute, with a focus on collaborative interdisciplinary research.