Guo-Xing Miao

Dr. Guo-Xing Miao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, with affiliations to the Institute for Quantum Computing. His research focuses on spintronics, iontronics, and topological quantum computing, emphasizing novel materials and devices for energy-efficient information processing. He holds a BSc from Shandong University (1999), a PhD from Brown University (2006), and postdoctoral experience at MIT (2011).

Key research areas include spiontronics, memristors, neuromorphic computing, and the development of advanced nanoelectronic systems. He has been recognized with the 2017 Ontario Early Researcher Award. Dr. Miao is active in professional organizations such as IEEE, MRS, and APS, and teaches courses ranging from semiconductor physics to quantum circuits.

• Education:
  • BSc, Shandong University, 1999
  • PhD, Brown University, 2006
  • Research Scientist, MIT, 2011
• Recent Teaching:
  • ECE 231: Semiconductor Physics and Devices (2023)
  • ECE 405D: Superconducting Quantum Circuits (2025)
  • NANO 601: Characterization of Nanomaterials (2022–2025)
• Research Highlights:
  • Design of spin-based quantum computing architectures
  • Development of iontronic memory devices
  • Interfacial engineering in resistive switching systems

His lab focuses on merging spin and ion dynamics to create next-generation devices, with a particular emphasis on scalable fabrication techniques. Dr. Miao actively supervises graduate students and maintains Sole-Supervisory Privilege Status (SSPS) for doctoral admissions.