Ruomeng Huang

Ruomeng Huang is an Associate Professor in the Sustainable Electronics Technologies group within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. He holds a PhD in nanoscale memristors (2015) and has been a faculty member since 2018, advancing to his current rank in 2023. His research focuses on neuromorphic computing using memristive materials, machine learning-driven nanophotonics, and energy harvesting devices. Huang has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and leads six UKRI-funded projects, including the EPSRC-funded ADEPT initiative.

Education: BSc Physics (2008), MEd (2009) in China; MSc Nanoelectronics & Nanotechnology (2010), PhD in nanoscale memristors (2015) at the University of Southampton.

Research Interests:
- Neuromorphic computing via novel memristor devices (SiC, mesoporous silica, chalcogenides)
- Thermoelectric materials (SnSe, Bi₂Te₃) and AI-optimized generators
- Deep learning for structural color design

Teaching: Leads MSc programs in Electronic Engineering and Micro/Nanotechnology. Teaches undergraduate/graduate modules including semiconductor devices, nanoelectronics, and industrial studies.

Grants & Projects:
- EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship (2015)
- Co-Investigator on £6.33M EPSRC ADEPT grant (electrodeposition innovations)
- PI on multiple thermoelectric and neuromorphic computing projects

Students: Currently supervising 7 PhD students. Notable advisees include Aiden Graham, Jiale Zeng, and Dongkai Guo.

Labs/Teams: Heads the Sustainable Electronics Technologies group, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in nanomaterials and energy systems.