Dr. David Miller

Biography

David Miller is the W.M. Keck Professor of Electrical Engineering Emeritus at Stanford University, where he also held a courtesy appointment in the Department of Applied Physics. He began his academic career at Bell Laboratories and served as department head during his tenure. His research spans semiconductor optics and optoelectronics, with notable discoveries including the quantum-confined Stark effect and the application of optical modulators. He has made significant contributions to the benefits of optical interconnects and the fundamentals of light waves. An innovator in complex controllable photonic circuits, he holds 75 patents and has published over 300 scientific papers. Miller has taught quantum mechanics to over 80,000 students through his open online courses and authored influential textbooks. His leadership in the field is evidenced by serving as President of the IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society, membership in various professional organizations, and being honored with multiple prestigious awards. A Fellow of several academic societies, including the Royal Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Miller has also received numerous honorary degrees and distinctions such as the Carnegie Millennium Professorship and the Adolph Lomb Medal. He continues to influence optics and photonics through his ongoing research and educational contributions.

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