Prof. Dr. Deji Akinwande

Profile

Academic positionAssociate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Reader
Research fieldsElectrical Semiconductors, Components, Circuits, Systems,Semiconductor Physics
KeywordsRadio Frequency Circuits, Device Physics, Graphene, Flexible Electronics, 2D Materials

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityAustin
InstitutionUniversity of Texas at Austin
InstituteDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Max Christian LemmeFakultät 6 - Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Aachen
Dr. Frank SchwierzFakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau
Start of initial sponsorship01/05/2017

Program(s)

2017Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Akinwande is well known internationally for his contributions to the field of nanoelectronics. He is widely regarded as a leading researcher in flexible electronics based on low-dimensional materials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. His work on flexible two-dimensional semiconductors demonstrates highest electronic performance and mechanical robustness. In Germany, Professor Akinwande intends to combine the areas of flexible electronics and optoelectronics.