Deji Akinwande
Cockrell Family Regents Chair in Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Adventures at the Atomic Scale: Scaling for Neuromorphic Systems, Wearables & Clean Energy
Atomic 2D materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides offer unique properties driven by dimensional scaling, including enhanced electronic, mechanical, and chemical behaviors. This presentation details the fundamental exploration of atomicallythin materials, highlighting pioneering investigations and translational approaches aimed at addressing pressing challenges in computing, healthcare, and sustainability.
About Deji Akinwande
Deji Akinwande is a Chair Professor of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, and a Fellow of the IEEE, the MRS, the APS, and the AAS. His research focuses on two-dimensional (2D) materials, pioneering device innovations from lab towards applications for which he is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. He has conducted groundbreaking work in the fields of nanotechnology and 2D materials including atomically-thin electronics, neuromorphic computing, biosensors, and flexible/wearable devices. His work has been instrumental in advancing the fundamental science and practical applications of 2D materials, bridging the gap between nanoscale innovation and real-world technologies.
