John A. Rogers

John A. Rogers is a Joint Professor with Materials Science and Engineering and holds a Courtesy Appointment in Chemistry at Northwestern University. His research focuses on the characteristics of 'soft' materials, including polymers, liquid crystals, and biological tissues, and their hybrid combinations with inorganic micro/nanomaterials. His work explores novel electronic and photonic responses in these materials, with an emphasis on bio-inspired and bio-integrated technologies. Rogers' research spans conformal electronics, nanophotonic structures, microfluidic devices, and microelectromechanical systems. His affiliations include multiple departments and centers at Northwestern University, and he is recognized for his contributions to interdisciplinary research in materials science and engineering.

John A. Rogers is a professor at Northwestern University, specializing in biomedical engineering, materials, medicine, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. His research focuses on developing stretchable and flexible electronics for biomedical applications, including epidermal electronics, nanostructured sensors, and conformal devices for human skin. He has pioneered work on stretchable silicon circuits, dissolvable films for bio-integrated electronics, and soft microfluidic systems for sweat sensing. His publications highlight innovations in transfer printing, electrohydrodynamic printing, and ultrathin devices for continuous health monitoring. Rogers' work bridges materials science and biomedical engineering to create wearable, flexible, and transient electronic systems.