Dr. Xiaorong Qin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xiaorong Qin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. He received his PhD in Physics from Simon Fraser University in 1992. Following his doctoral studies, he held a position as a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Western Ontario from 1992 to 1995. Subsequently, he served as a Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin from 1995 to 2000. In 2000, Qin joined the University of Guelph as an Associate Professor and Associate Graduate Coordinator. His research primarily involves using advanced microscopy techniques to explore structural, electronic, and optical properties of surfaces and interfaces at the atomic and molecular scale. Specific research themes include investigating interface formation mechanisms and carrier transport in condensed matter and thin films. Qin's work contributes to understanding the ramifications of device miniaturization and the role of surface/interface effects on device performance. He is a member of the American Physical Society, Material Research Society, and American Vacuum Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Joined the Department of Physics as an Associate Professor and serves as Associate Graduate Coordinator.

Awards

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NSERC University Faculty Award

#2005

NSERC Discovery Grant

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).