Ph.D. Aaron Franklin

Dr. Aaron Franklin is the Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor of Chemistry at Duke University, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the Pratt School of Engineering. His research focuses on nanomaterials in electronic devices, nanofabrication, printed electronics, and internet of things (IoT), with an emphasis on biosensing. Dr. Franklin's work explores the use of 1D and 2D nanomaterials for high-performance nanoscale devices, low-cost printed and recyclable electronics, and applications in flexible substrates. His research has led to significant advancements in printed carbon nanotube transistors and their integration into biomedical sensors.

Aaron Franklin Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. is the Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Duke University, specializing in nanoelectronics, carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, and printed electronics. His research focuses on developing high-performance transistors using carbon nanotubes and two-dimensional materials for future integrated circuits. He has explored nanomaterials for both high-performance and thin-film applications, including sub-10 nm carbon nanotube transistors and high-density integration techniques. His work also addresses challenges in contact resistance, biosensors, and flexible electronics. Pratt's research emphasizes scalable fabrication methods, such as aerosol jet printing, to enable practical applications in flexible and printed electronics. His contributions span from fundamental studies to advanced device modeling and benchmarking of emerging field-effect transistors.