Dr. Miller obtained his PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University. He conducted experiments to understand the exotic states of matter that exist in two-dimensional systems at various magnetic field strengths, including the use of non-Abelian particles for topological quantum computing.  He was one of the original members of Microsoft's Project Q effort to demonstrate a topological quantum computer. Since 2008, Dr. Miller has been using his nanotechnology, materials, statistics and organizational expertise to help find ways to reduce carbon emissions, including projects on nanotechnology-enhanced solar cells, novel battery technologies, and the rational design of more efficient catalysts.