Lei Wang

Lei Wang is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU). Here are some key details about his background and work:

Education and Career

Dr. Lei Wang holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Brown University and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) and The Salk Institute for Biological Studies.1 He joined Hawaii Pacific University in September 2012 as an Assistant Professor and is now an Associate Professor.1

Research Interests

Dr. Wang's major research focus is on protein aggregation, which is involved in various human diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cataracts.1 His research group studies:

• Protein aggregation mechanisms in human memory loss
• Cataract formation and human lens clarity
• Obesity and regulation of food intake
• Development of bio-nano materials using amyloid fibrils

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

At HPU, Dr. Wang teaches several chemistry courses, including:

• General Chemistry I and II
• Instrumental Analysis
• Biochemistry I Lab
• Senior Research
• Biochemistry Seminar1

He also serves as the Chair of the Department of Natural Science at HPU.1

Professional Interests

Beyond his primary research, Dr. Wang is interested in:

• Protein folding and aggregation in human diseases
• Protein engineering in bio-nanotechnology1

Personal Interests

Outside of his academic work, Dr. Wang enjoys:

• Traveling
• Running
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Diving
• Surfing
• Skiing
• Spending time with his family1

Dr. Wang is actively involved in research and mentoring at HPU, offering research opportunities to students interested in biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedicine, and bio-nanotechnology.1