James P. Miller, Ph.D., professor of physics at Boston University, brings with him an expertise that dates back to 1974. He has dedicated his career to academia since the start, having achieved a variety of prominent roles that allowed him to establish himself as a leader in his industry. He began his career as a physics research associate at the California Institute of Technology, where he remained for two years before joining the team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Since 1979, Dr. Miller has been an instrumental member of the faculty at Boston University, where he began as an assistant professor and progressed over time to his role today.
When asked why he became involved in his profession, Dr. Miller reflects back on his adolescent years. In high school, he was always interested in science and engineering. He had an exceptional physics teacher who sparked his interest and inspired him to pursue his passion. Initially, Dr. Miller had planned to concentrate his studies in biology, but he shifted his focus to physics because he wanted to be able to have an impact in two ways: through teaching and by performing research.
Dr. Miller prepared for his career by first investing his time and commitment into his own education. After earning a bachelor’s degree in 1968 from Carnegie-Mellon University, he proceeded to obtain a Master of Science in 1970. A few years later, Dr. Miller acquired a Ph.D. through Carnegie-Mellon University. Thereafter, he completed a fellowship at the California Institute of Technology and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Berkeley Laboratory. To remain at the top of his field, Dr. Miller maintains membership status as a fellow of the American Physical Society, a non profit membership organization that works to “advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy and international activities.”
Considered a leader in his field, Dr. Miller attributes his success to a few key factors. His education, which served as the foundation of his achievements, gave him the basic knowledge needed to pursue his passions. His hard work is evident in the successful projects he has led; however, Dr. Miller considers the genuine enjoyment of his work to be the most important factor in his career-long successes. Looking toward the future, he intends to continue conducting research while taking on new opportunities in the field. To learn more about Dr. Miller’s endeavors, please visit: http://physics.bu.edu/people/show/55.
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