Miaofang Chi

Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Chi's research interest is on designing better materials by advancing our knowledge of the behavior of atoms, electrons, and ions in materials using novel electron microscopy, for applications in energy, sustainability, and microelectronics.

Appointments and Affiliations

  • Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Contact Information

Education

  • Ph.D. University of California, Davis, 2008

Courses Taught

  • ME 758S: Curricular Practical Training
  • ME 555: Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering
  • ME 221L: Structure and Properties of Solids

Representative Publications

  • Razpopov, A., S. Mozaffari, T. Matsuoka, M. Cothrine, N. Huang, M. Chi, R. Valentí, and D. Mandrus. “α−RuCl3 intercalated into graphite as three-dimensional platform for exotic quantum phases (Accepted).” Communications Materials 7, no. 1 (December 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-026-01258-y.
  • Liccardo, G., B. T. Nhan, P. H. Chung, D. Hutton, G. D’Acunto, S. C. Mandal, J. Smith, et al. “Tailored Rh–Al2O3–ZrO2 Interfaces: Insights into Rh Aluminate Formation and Enhanced Stability.” Chemistry of Materials 38, no. 13 (July 14, 2026): 6479–88. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.6c00505.
  • Ghanbari, Reza, Eli Rodrigues, Young-Hoon Kim, Konnor Koons, Yan Li, Kabelo Lebogang, Yiming Ding, et al. “Deterministic Fabrication of Large-Area, High-Crystallinity Oxide Moiré Superlattices.” ACS Nano 20, no. 29 (July 2026): 20647–55. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.6c04794.
  • Kim, Young-Hoon, Reza Ghanbari, Min-Hyoung Jung, Yang Zhang, Young-Min Kim, Ruijuan Xu, and Miaofang Chi. “Establishing Atomic Coherence in Twisted Oxide Membranes Containing Volatile Elements.” Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.), July 2026, e74365. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.74365.
  • Reach, A. R., M. A. Wright, A. S. Mulligan, Z. Fang, K. T. Tseng, C. Wang, J. G. Hu, et al. “Enhanced Sodium Dynamics in Biphasic NaSICON Solid Electrolytes.” Chemistry of Materials 38, no. 11 (June 9, 2026): 5356–68. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.5c03070.