Ph.D. Admissions

Timothy Byrnes
Associate Professor of Physics, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Assistant Professor, NYU
Optics
Katie Aafjes-van Doorn
Area Head of Social Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology, NYU Shanghai
Adjunct Professor, ECNU; Ph.D. and Master Advisor, ECNU
陈航晖
Associate Professor of Physics, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Associate Professor, NYU
Physical Electronics
李黎
Professor of Neural Science and Psychology, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Professor, NYU
Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Qiaoyu Tan
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, NYU Shanghai
Adjunct Associate Professor, ECNU; Ph.D. and Master Advisor, ECNU
田兴
Associate Professor of Neural and Cognitive Sciences, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Assistant Professor, NYU
Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Dan Wang
Assistant Professor of Finance, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Assistant Professor, NYU
Adjunct Associate Professor, ECNU; Ph.D. and Master Advisor, ECNU
吴蓓
Provost and Distinguished Global Professor of Public Health, NYU Shanghai
Adjunct Professor, ECNU; Ph.D. and Master Advisor, ECNU
张增辉
Professor of Chemistry, NYU; Global Network Professor, NYU Shanghai
Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted through ECNU’s online application system. 

Students interested in Fall 2026 admission should register at https://yjszs-ks.ecnu.edu.cn/ during November - December 2025.

For detailed information about online registration, please visit ECNU Graduate Admissions website.

Please contact a Faculty Advisor directly if you are interested in pursuing a Doctoral degree with them.

International Applicants: Please contact Shanghai.Research.Partnerships@nyu.edu for more information.