Dr. Jianjun Wang has served as a professor at California State University, Bakersfield since 1993. He holds dual Ph.D.-level training in Educational Research and Statistics, and is nationally recognized for his expertise in messy data analysis, stochastic modeling, R computing, AI applications, and STEM education.
Dr. Wang’s professional career has earned him numerous accolades, including:
His research has been supported by federal agencies and has contributed to both national and international educational reforms.
Dr. Wang has published extensively in top-tier academic journals, such as:
Dr. Wang’s 477-page memoir, "Defying the Fate: A Book-Made Bridge Across the Pacific," chronicles his personal and academic journey as a first-generation immigrant from 1958 to 2025. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of major sociopolitical upheavals in China, including the Great Leap Forward (1958), the Famine (1959–1962), and the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), culminating in his participation in the country’s first reinstated college entrance examination in 1977. The work traces his professional progression from a rural school teacher to a Master’s degree graduate from the physics department of Beijing Normal University—widely regarded as the top normal university in China. His journey continues in the United States, where he obtained a Ph.D. and became a professor at California State University, Bakersfield. These stories vividly illustrate how a life shaped by books and learning can transcend historical constraints and create a path across the Pacific.
As Faculty Ombudsman (2023–2025), Dr. Wang is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative academic environment. He is also a passionate educator, consistently praised by students for his clarity, fairness, and inspirational teaching.
"Dr. Wang is one of the best professors at CSUB. He makes complex topics understandable and truly cares about student success."
— RateMyProfessors.com