Dr. Xihua Wang

Professor

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Biography

Xihua Wang received his BSc degree in Physics from Peking University in 2003 and his Master's and PhD degrees in Physics from Boston University in 2005 and 2009, respectively. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto from 2009 to 2012. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor in July 2012 and was promoted to Associate Professor and then Full Professor in July 2018 and July 2024, respectively. His research primarily focuses on solid-state electronics and photonics, with particular attention to the application of nanomaterials and micro-/nanofabrication for next-generation electronic, photonic, and optoelectronic devices. Current research projects include the design, fabrication, and characterization of colloidal quantum dot and cellulose nanocrystal-based electronic and photonic devices, as well as micro-/nanostructured devices for sensing and energy harvesting.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2012-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Associate Professor

2018-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Professor

2024-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Promoted to Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Courses

ECE 559 - Microfabrication and Nanofabrication Topics II

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management