Dr. Deji Akinwande delivered the Kavli Plenary Lecture at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall 2024 Meeting, highlighting the potential of 2D nanomaterials for both scientific research and practical engineering applications."
His talk covered several key areas, including the impact of defects in 2D materials, the development of single-atom monolayer devices for nonvolatile memory and 5G/6G switches, and innovations in fuel cell membranes for electric vehicles. A key focus was on wearable tattoo sensors, which utilize graphene for ultrathin, flexible electrodes to monitor health metrics like blood pressure with high sensitivity. Dr. Akinwande's lecture demonstrated how atomic materials are set to revolutionize electronics, sustainable energy, and the future of personalized healthcare.
About Dr. Deji Akinwande
Dr. Deji Akinwande is a Chair Professor at The University of Texas at Austin and a leading expert in 2D materials. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. Dr. Akinwande has received prestigious awards such as the Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE) and the Bessel-Humboldt Research Award. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, MRS, APS, and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). His research focuses on graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and black phosphorus for applications in electronics, energy, and healthcare. Dr. Akinwande also serves on the editorial boards of leading journals, such as ACS Nano and Nature NPJ 2D Materials, and has co-authored a textbook on carbon nanotubes and graphene device physics.
