Dr. Jianwei Miao

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jianwei Miao heads the Coherent Imaging Group at UCLA, where he conducts pioneering research at the intersection of physics, materials science, nanoscience, and biology. He is known for developing groundbreaking physical methods for high-resolution 3D imaging of nanoscale materials and biological specimens. Miao has pioneered the techniques of coherent diffraction imaging (CDI) and atomic electron tomography (AET), which enable the three-dimensional characterization of crystal defects at the single-atom level. His work leverages advanced electron microscopies and x-ray free electron lasers to continue pushing the frontiers of 3D imaging in both physical and biological sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-07-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Leading the Coherent Imaging Group focusing on advanced imaging techniques and methods.

Associate Professor

2007-07-01 — 2009-07-01

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Contributed to research and teaching in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Assistant Professor

2004-08-01 — 2007-07-01

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Developed a research group specializing in nanoscience and coherent imaging.

Staff Scientist

2000-01-01 — 2004-07-01

Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory • Stanford, CA

Conducted research using synchrotron radiation to advance imaging techniques.

Awards

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Innovation Materials Characterization Award

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NSF Creativity Award

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Fellow

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Outstanding Teaching Award

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Microscopy Innovation Award

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Outstanding Teacher Year Award

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.