Dr. Deji Akinwande holds the prestigious position of Endowed Chair Professor of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and boasts a plethora of accolades, including Fellowships from IEEE, MRS, APS, and AAS.

Renowned for his groundbreaking research in 2D materials, he is at the forefront of pioneering device innovations, guiding laboratory breakthroughs towards real-world applications. Notably, he is recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, underlining the impact of his scholarly contributions.

Completing his PhD at Stanford University in 2009, Professor Akinwande’s career has been distinguished by numerous honors and awards, including the 2018 Fulbright Specialist Award, the 2017 Bessel-Humboldt Research Award, and the prestigious U.S Presidential PECASE award.

He has also received the inaugural Gordon Moore Inventor Fellow award, the IEEE Nano Geim and Novoselov Graphene Prize, and the NSF CAREER award, among others.

Professor Akinwande’s research achievements have garnered widespread acclaim, with features in esteemed publications such as Nature, Time, Forbes, BBC, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal.

He serves as an Editor for ACS Nano and Nature NPJ 2D Materials & Applications, and holds editorial positions for Science and other leading journals. His leadership extends to conference organization, having co-chaired the Gordon Research Conference on 2D electronics and held key roles in various IEEE conferences.

In addition to his research prowess, Professor Akinwande is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.

He co-authored a seminal textbook on carbon nanotubes and graphene device physics published by Cambridge University Press.

He was also recognized as a finalist for the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, the highest teaching accolade within the University of Texas System.

Professor Akinwande’s contributions epitomize excellence in engineering research, education, and leadership, positioning him as a trailblazer in the field of nanotechnology and materials science.

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