Jay Tang

Jay X. Tang is a Professor of Physics and Engineering at Brown University. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

• B.S. in Physics from Peking University in 19871
• Ph.D. in Physics from Brandeis University in 19951
• Postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School from 1994-19971
• Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School from 1997-19991

Academic Appointments

• Assistant Professor of Physics at Indiana University from 1999-20021
• Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering at Brown University from 2002-20081
• Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering at Brown University from 2008-20151
• Professor of Physics and Engineering at Brown University from 2015-present12

Research and Teaching

• His research area is experimental biophysics, focusing on cell mechanics and motility23
• He teaches physics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels2
• Some courses he has taught include Basic Physics, Foundations of Mechanics, and Biological Physics2

Other Roles

• Faculty trainer for Biomedical Engineering and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology graduate programs since 20101
• Member of the Center for International Collaboration at the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences since 20191

It's worth noting that while the query mentions an Associate Professor position, the most recent information indicates that Jay X. Tang is currently a full Professor at Brown University.