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Professor, Elect & Computer Engineering
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Adjunct Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
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Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering
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Director, Center for Engineering Innovation, College Of Engineering
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Co-Director Utah Nanotechnology Institute
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Chair USTAR Cluster/Committee Nanosystem integration and Packaging, College Of Engineering
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Member Internal Commercialization Advisory Board , Vp For Research
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Member, RIF committee, Vp For Research
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Member, EFS (Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars), Technology Venture Capitalization
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Director, Microsystems Laboratory, Elect & Computer Engineering
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Member, ECE Strategic Planning Committee, Elect & Computer Engineering
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Gerald and Barbara Stringfellow Endowed Professor , Elect & Computer Engineering
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Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Elect & Computer Engineering
Honors & Awards
- Fellow .
NAI National Academy of Inventors,
12/2022
- Blackrock Neurotech (my company) 2022 Best of State winner in Applied Science/Technology .
Utah Best of State Award,
05/26/2022
- Fellow .
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ,
01/2022
- Fellow.
American Institute of Medical and Biomedical Engineers AIMBE,
03/2019
- Selected for Fellow class of 2019 .
AIMBE,
12/2018
- Utah Best of State award Medical Innovation, Blackrock Microsystems.
Utah Best of State ,
06/2018
- Senior Member.
IEEE,
06/2018
- 2012 Distinguished Innovation & Impact Award.
Office of the President, University of Utah,
05/04/2012
- Distinguished Researcher Award 2011.
University of Utah, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
08/2011
- Re-elected Chairman AMA
Re-elected Sensor + Test trade fair and conference.
AMA Association for Measurement Technology,
2007
- Chairman, Sensor and Test 2007 international conference and trade fair .
AMA Association for Sensor Technology ,
2006
In the Media
- How a mind-reading microchip could help this man walk again
. 07/31/2023.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-a-mind-read...
- Exclusive: For the First Time, New Tech Enables Paralyzed Man To Move and Feel Again. 07/28/2023.
https://time.com/6298543/paralysis-reversal-keith-...
- EXCLUSIVE: This Utah biotech company has implanted brain chips in more than 30 people — and its
founder wants to treat blindness, paralysis and DEPRESSION. 04/30/2023.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article- 1...
- Blackrock Neurotech uses next-gen 'thought-to-cursor' tech to allow paralyzed patients to create art. 04/10/2023.
https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/blackrockne...
- Jeff Jensen CTO: Neurotech Series - Blackrock Neurotech, Tomorrow’s BCI Industry
Head Talks . 03/27/2023.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/headstalk/ i...
- How advancements in prosthetic technology allow feeling, control | 60 Minutes
CBS News. 03/26/2023.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/prosthetics-technolo...
- Factbox: Neuralink, other brain-chip makers face long road to FDA approval
Reuters
. 03/03/2023.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/neuralink-other...
- The race to beat Elon Musk to put chips in people’s brains
The Washington Post . 03/03/2023.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/03...
- Brain-implant companies balk at moves to regulate their nascent tech
LA Times. 02/19/2023.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-02-19/...
- How brain chips can change you
Business Insider
. 02/15/2023.
https://www.businessinsider.com/brain-chips-elon-m...
- Startups measuring the brain that you need to know
Vator News. 01/23/2023.
https://vator.tv/news/2023-01-23-startups-measurin...
- We Need an Update to On Liberty
Reason. 01/11/2023.
https://reason.com/volokh/2023/01/11/we-need-an-up...
- Brain Implant Technology Has the Potential to Change Lives
Psychology Today. 01/10/2023.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/psychology...
- The New York Times: Brain Implants Have Begun to Restore Functions, but Advances Are Slow. 12/13/2022.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/health/elon-mus...
- Vision Times: Several Companies in a Race to Bring Brain-Computer Interfaces to Market. 12/12/2022.
https://www.visiontimes.com/2022/12/09/several-com...
- CNET: Neuralink's Upgraded Brain Chip Hopes to Help the Blind See and the Paralyzed Walk. 12/04/2022.
https://www.cnet.com/science/neuralink-upgraded-br...
- Ars Technica: Over a year later, Musk’s Neuralink still 6 months from human trials
Blackrock Neurotech covered. 12/01/2022.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/over-a-yea...
- Medical Product Outsourcing: Blackrock Neurotech Unveils Next Generation Neural Interface. 11/23/2022.
https://www.mpo-mag.com/contents/view_breaking-new...
- Economist Impact: How brain computer interfaces could change humanity. 11/22/2022.
https://shows.acast.com/new-foundations/episodes/h...
- Psychology today: Brain Computer Interface Predict's Patient's Thought. 11/22/2022.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future...
- The Daily Beast: It's Scientists Against techies in the Brain Implant World
(Blackrock Neurotech mentioned). 11/21/2022.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/brain-computer-inter...
- Today's Medical Development: Blackrock Neurotech’s Neuralace next-gen BCI . 11/20/2022.
https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/news/bla...
- Medical Design Outsourcing: How the Utah Array is advancing BCI Science. 10/31/2022.
https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/utah-a...
- Physics Weekly: Brain–computer interfaces: tailoring neurotechnology to improve patients’ lives. 09/12/2022.
https://physicsworld.com/a/brain-computer-interfac...
- Mass device: 7 brain computer interface companies you need to know . 08/24/2022.
https://www.massdevice.com/brain-computer-interfac...
- Verdict: Why is Elon Musk so excited about Brain Computer Interfaces
Interview with Florian . 08/22/2022.
https://www.verdict.co.uk/why-is-elon-musk-so-exci...
- Tech Times: Real-Life Cyborg? This Man Has Been Wearing A 'Brain-Computer Interface' Implant For More Than 7 Years! 08/17/2022.
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/279266/20220817...
- Insider: You may soon be able to link your brain directly to your computer. 08/17/2022.
https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/25/four-brain-com...
- Wired: This Man Set the Record for Wearing a Brain-Computer Interface. 08/17/2022.
https://www.wired.com/story/this-man-set-the-recor...
- XR Today: What is BCI and How Will It Impact Enterprises . 07/29/2022.
https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/what-is-bci-...
- STAT News: Are we primed for Amazon's primary care?
Blackrock included. 07/26/2022.
https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/26/amazon-primary...
- Medgadget: Brain-Computer Interfaces at Home: Interview with Dr. Solzbacher of Blackrock Neurotech. 07/21/2022.
- STAT News: Four brain computer interface companies you should watch (other than Neuralink)
Florian Solzbacher interview. 07/21/2022.
https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/25/four-brain-com...
- STAT news: They blazed a trail by having their brains linked to computers. Now they want to help shape the field's future
BCI Coalition, Utah Electrode Array implant patients/Blackrock . 07/13/2022.
https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/13/they-blazed-a-...
- Bioworld: Appointments and advancements for July 6, 2022
Blackrock. 07/06/2022.
https://www.bioworld.com/articles/520407-appointme...
- Psychology Today: Brain-Computer interface Enables Quadriplegic Man to Feed Himself. 07/06/2022.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future...
- Freethink: This implant can reverse paralysis and that is just the beginning.
Florian Solzbacher, Interview. 07/01/2022.
https://www.freethink.com/series/just-might-work/c...
- AIThority: Neurology and Human-Machine Interface Veteran Dr. Geoggrey LingJoins Board of Trailblazing Neurotech Startup Phantom Neuroscience
Blackrock partnership. 06/29/2022.
https://aithority.com/neurosciene/neurology-and-hu...
- Medical Design and Outsourcing: Blackrock Neurotech and Pitt work on first at-home BCI system for remote trials. 06/29/2022.
https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/blackr...
- Mass Device: Blackrock Neurotech and Pitt work on first at home BCI system for remote trials. 06/29/2022.
https://www.massdevice.com/blackrock-neurotech-and...
- Associated Press: Record Set for Implantable Brain Tech: Blackrock Neurotech Celebrates 30,000 Patient Daus. 06/28/2022.
https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/techn...
- Bioworld: Other new note for June 21, 2021
Blackrock mentioned. 06/22/2022.
https://www.bioworld.com/articles/519977-other-new...
- Technology Networks: Blackrock Neurotech and University of Pittsburgh to Expand Reach of Brain-Computer Interface. 06/22/2022.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/pr...
- The Hill: New brain-computer interface could be game-changer for the paralyzed. 06/21/2022.
https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/me...
- Technology Networks: The Software Advances Powering the Next Generation of Brain Implants. 06/13/2022.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/blog/the-sof...
- Utah Business Journal: Industry Briefs 6-6-22
Blackrock mentioned. 06/04/2022.
https://slenterprise.com/index.php/news/industry-b...
- MM+M: Blackrock Neurotech appoints its first CTO . 06/02/2022.
https://www.mmm-online.com/home/channel/people-mov...
- IEEE Spectrum: Eavesdropping on the Brain with 10,000 electrodes
Blackrock mentioned. 05/28/2022.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-implant
- AIThority: Blackrock Neurotech Collaborates with AE Studio to Advanced Training and Calibration in the First Commercial BCI Platform, MoveAgain. 05/27/2022.
https://aithority.com/machine-learning/blackrock-n...
- Bioworld: Other News to note
Blackrock mentioned. 05/26/2022.
https://www.bioworld.com/articles/519177-other-new...
- NY Times: The Man Who Controls Computers with His Mind
Mentions Blackrock . 05/13/2022.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/12/magazine/brain-...
- Technical.ly: Blackrock Neurotech Has Acquired Johns Hopkins spinout MindX. 05/11/2022.
https://technical.ly/startups/blackrock-neurotech-...
- Psychology Today: Synchron's Brain-Computer interface Starts Clinical Trial
Blackrock mentioned as main competitor . 05/10/2022.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future...
- Healio: Blackrock Neurotech acquires MindX to aid creation of brain-computer interface products . 05/10/2022.
https://www.healio.com/news/neurology/20220510/bla...
- NY Times: Why Neuralink, not Twitter, is Elon Musk's biggest challenge
Interview with Blackrock CEO Marcus Gerhardt. 05/03/2022.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/...
- Utah Business Journal: Blackrock Neurotech acquires MindX of Maryland . 05/01/2022.
https://slenterprise.com/index.php/news/latest-new...
- Psychology Today: AI Fuels Industry Momentum in Brain-Computer Interfaces
Blackrock mentioned. 04/21/2022.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future...
- Nature: The brain-reading devices helping paralyzed people to move, talk and touch
interview Florian Solzbacher . 04/20/2022.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01047-w
- Venture Capital Journal: Blackrock Neurotech Acquires VC-backed MindX. 04/20/2022.
https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/blackrock-ne...
- Utah Business Magazine: This brain-computer interface helps paralyzed individuals type using only their minds . 03/16/2022.
https://www.utahbusiness.com/blackrock-neurotech-c...
- Here's an Idea Podcast: What a feeling: a look back at a High_tech presidential handshake. 03/09/2022.
https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/artic...
- ZDnet: How brain-computer interfaces are turning thought into text. 03/08/2022.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-brain-computer-i...
- Forbes: Thought-to-text typing hits 90 characters/minute with 95% accuracy. 02/23/2022.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2022/02/...
- Bloggers of Health: NYU Langone Receives $8M NIH Grant to Develop State-of-the-Art Brain Implant to Study Epilepsy
UU, Blackrock collaborators and partners . 02/17/2022.
- NYU Langone Receives $8 Million National Institutes of Health Grant to Develop State-of-Art Brain Implant to Study Epilepsy. 02/17/2022.
https://nyulangone.org/news/nyu-langone-receives-8...
- Observer: Brain Implant Technology Lets Paralysis Patients Move, Touch and Feel with their Thoughts. 02/16/2022.
https://observer.com/2022/02/brain-computer-interf...
- FOX29 WFLX: High performing algorithm to translate paralyzed patients thoughts into real-time prosthetic movements; Blackrock Neurotech to enhance thought-to-prosthetic movement for paralyzed BCI patients by licensing proprietary algorithm from Columbia University
. 02/08/2022.
https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/02/08/high-pe...
- Yahoo Finance: HIGH PERFORMING ALGORITHM TO TRANSLATE PARALYZED PATIENTS’ THOUGHTS INTO REAL-TIME PROSTHETIC MOVEMENTS. 02/08/2022.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/high-performing-alg...
- Markets Insider: HIGH PERFORMING ALGORITHM TO TRANSLATE PARALYZED PATIENTS’ THOUGHTS INTO REAL-TIME PROSTHETIC MOVEMENTS. 02/08/2022.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/hi...
- AP News: HIGH PERFORMING ALGORITHM TO TRANSLATE PARALYZED PATIENTS’ THOUGHTS INTO REAL-TIME PROSTHETIC MOVEMENTS. 02/08/2022.
https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/techn...
- Hospimedica: Algorithm-Integrated Implantable BCI Translates Paralyzed Patient's Thoughts into Real-Time Prosthetic Movements . 02/08/2022.
https://www.hospimedica.com/surgical-techniques/ar...
- TechFirst Podcast: Thought to text: brain-computer interface lets you type, move robotic arms with your mind. 02/07/2022.
https://johnkoetsier.com/brain-computer-interface/
- Brain Implant Technology Lets Paralysis Patients Move, Touch and Feel With Their Thoughts
Observer . 02/06/2022.
https://observer.com/2022/02/brain-computer-interf...
- Computational Biology: Traveling waves in the prefrontal cortex during working memory
Blackrock mentioned. 01/28/2022.
https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=...
- Medsider Podcast: Why building a community is Crucial for Medical-Device Startups: Interview with Blackrock Neurotech Co-Founder Marcus Gerhardt . 01/26/2022.
https://medsider.com/interviews/marcus-gerhardt-bl...
- The Science Times: Elon Musk's Neuralink outdated? Brain Chips for Humans Alarm Experts, here's why
Interview with Blackrock Neurotech Co-Founder Marcus Gerhardt . 01/26/2022.
https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/35770/202201...
- Observer: Elon Musk's Brain Implant Technology is Outdated, says BCI expert
references to Blackrock and interview. 01/25/2022.
https://observer.com/2022/01/elon-musks-neuralink-...
- Health Professional Radio: Blackrock Neurotech-Moveagain Brain-Computer Interface System. 01/18/2022.
https://healthprofessionalradio.com.au/blackrock-n...
- BCIs had a big year in the lab. In 2022, they’re coming to the market
The Next Web. 12/31/2021.
https://thenextweb.com/news/brain-computer-interfa...
- Thought-to-Text Brain-Computer Interface: Interview with Florian Solzbacher, Chairman of Blackrock Neurotech. 12/28/2021.
https://www.medgadget.com/2021/12/thought-to-text-...
- How Could a “Breakthrough” Brain-Computer Interface Help Patients? 12/17/2021.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/bl...
- Paralyzed Individuals Will Soon Type With Only Their Thoughts - New BCI Platform To Be Released By Blackrock Neurotech
PR Newswire. 11/30/2021.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paralyzed...
- The BCI System MoveAgain Wins FDA Breakthrough Device Status
Brain-computer Interface enables patients to control devices with thoughts. 11/19/2021.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future...
- FDA grants breakthrough nod to Blackrock Neurotech’s brain-computer interface
Mass device . 11/18/2021.
https://www.massdevice.com/fda-grants-breakthrough...
- Blackrock Neurotech gets FDA breakthrough designation for immobility intervention
Healio. 11/17/2021.
https://www.healio.com/news/neurology/20211117/bla...
- Blackrock Neurotech's MoveAgain Brain-Computer Interface System Receives Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA
PR Newswire . 11/16/2021.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackrock...
- Brain implants could be the next computer mouse
MIT Technology Review. 10/27/2021.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/10/27/103682...
- Hearing Restoration For The Deaf: Blackrock Neurotech Invests In Groundbreaking Auditory Nerve Implant With University Of Minnesota And MED-EL. 09/15/2021.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hearing-restoration...
- How Can We Make It Easier To Implant a Brain-Computer Interface?
Technology Networks . 08/13/2021.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/bl...
- Blackrock Neurotech Co-Founder Discusses New 'Living Pharmacy' Device That Could Cure Jet Lag
NPR/Utah Public Radio . 07/30/2021.
https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2021-07-30/blackrock...
- The next evolution of spinal cord rehab: Helping patients move and feel again. 06/21/2021.
https://www.med-technews.com/medtech-insights/late...
- A “Living Pharmacy” That Can Shift the Body’s Circadian Clock. 06/14/2021.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/bl...
- Scientists in several states, including Utah, are working on an implant to prevent jet lag
Fox 13 News. 05/23/2021.
https://www.fox13now.com/news/technology/scientist...
- Blackrock Neurotech Partners With The University Of Pittsburgh To Improve Robotic Arm Control. 05/21/2021.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackrock...
- Blackrock Neurotech Closes $10M Financing Round To Advance Development Of Its World-Leading Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology. 05/19/2021.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blackrock-neurotech...
- Through the Lens: I am Human, Movie showing as part of Sundance 2020, at Rose Wagner Theatre, Salt Lake City, Movie Featuring Blackrock/Utah Electrode Array Technology in human subjects. 01/08/2020.
- Utah scientists believe they can implant a chip that would allow a paralyzed person to drive a car using only his or her mind, Salt Lake Tribune, . 10/09/2017.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/10/09/gehrke-utah...
- “Anschluss ans Bewusstsein: Unternehmer Florian Solzbacher will das Ubertragen von Gedanken und Gefuhlen reif fur dan Massenmarkt Machen.” [Interview] Wirtschafts Woche. 02/09/2015.
file:///C:/Users/elmore/Downloads/WirtschaftsWoche...
- “Utah team gets $1.4M for bionic hand research” [Press Release]. 02/08/2015.
http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/utah-bionic-ha...
- “Utah team gets $1.4Mfor bionic hand research” [Video]. 02/08/2015.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V8tcX5m3PQ
- HAPTIX Starts Work to Provide Prosthetic Hands with Sense of Touch [Press Release]. 02/08/2015.
http://www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2015/02/0...
- “If A Single Neuron Fires in the Brain Will Anyone See It?” Medical Design Technology Magazine. 01/29/2015.
http://www.mdtmag.com/blogs/2015/01/if-single-neur...
- “Control Your Home With a Brain Implant” Geek Snack. 01/25/2015.
http://www.geeksnack.com/2015/01/25/control-home-b...
- “Wireless Device Transmits Brain Signals” In Compliance Magazine. 01/23/2015.
http://incompliancemag.com/wireless-device-transmi...
- “Kopf wird zur Fernbedienung: Implantat steuert Geräte mit Gedanken" Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten. 01/22/2015.
http://deutsche-wirtschafts-nachrichten.de/2015/01...
- "Une interface sans fil cerveau-machine dédiée aux handicaps" L’Atelier. 01/20/2015.
http://www.atelier.net/trends/articles/une-interfa...
- Utah Array Technology shown in President Obama's State of the Union Address (30:20). 01/20/2015.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sotu
- "Drahtlose Schnittstelle vom Hirn zum Computer.” Technology Review: Das Magazin fur Innovation. 01/19/2015.
http://www.heise.de/tr/artikel/Drahtlose-Schnittst...
- "A Brain-Computer Interface that works Wirelessly" DA6NCI. 01/19/2015.
http://www.da6nci.com/tag/bci/
- “Un implante cerebral logra controlar un ordenador a distancia y sin cables.” MIT Technology Review Spain. 01/16/2015.
http://www.technologyreview.es/read_article.aspx?i...
- “BrainGate - Gedankensteuerung der Zukunft.” Trends der Zukunft. 01/15/2015.
http://www.trendsderzukunft.de/braingate-gedankens...
- “Wireless Brain-Computer-Interface Streams Thought Commands With The Speed Of An Internet Connection.” NeuroGadget. 01/15/2015.
http://neurogadget.com/2015/01/15/wireless-brain-c...
- “Manejar gadgets con nuestras ondas cerebrales es possible con este dispositivo" Xataka. 01/13/2015.
http://www.xataka.com/otros/manejar-gadgets-con-nu...
- “For Utah Tech Startup, Federal Funding Proved Risky.” Salt Lake Tribune. 01/10/2015.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/2036602-155/for-utah-te...
- “COMS 2014: A Networking Heaven.” CMM International. 01/09/2015.
http://www.cmmmagazine.com/cmm-articles/coms-2014%...
- “Ultrasound-Powered Chip Paves the Way for Personalized Medicine.” Design News. 01/01/2015.
http://images.burrellesluce.com/image/13471/13471_...
- “Blackrock Microsystems Launches Wireless Brain Research System” [Press Release]. 12/18/2014.
http://www.blackrockmicro.com/news.aspx?id=8&artic...
- “New Brain Implant Tech From Blackrock Is Making ‘Mind Over Matter’ A Reality.” Extreme Tech. 12/18/2014.
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/194935-new-brai...
- “Man Successfully Controls 2 Prosthetic Arms With Just His Thoughts.” Huffington Post. 12/18/2014.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/18/prostheti...
- “Wireless Sensor Could Untether the Brain.” Futurity. 12/11/2014.
http://www.futurity.org/wireless-brain-sensor-8157...
- “Going Global: Blackrock Microsystems, LLC.” World Trade Center Utah. 12/07/2014.
http://utahpulse.com/index.php/features/internatio...
- “New European Headquarters to Propel Blackrock Microsystems' Growth, Neuroscience Research” PR Newswire. 12/03/2014.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-europe...
- “New European Headquarters to Propel Blackrock Microsystems’ Growth, Neuroscience Research” [Press Release]. 12/02/2014.
http://www.blackrockmicro.com/news.aspx?id=8&artic...
- Sat 1 German TV, Opening of Blackrock Europe operations . 12/02/2014.
http://www.hannover.sat1regional.de/wissenschaft-v...
- “Brain Interface Introduced at Neuroscience Conference.” Able Newspaper. 12/01/2014.
http://images.burrellesluce.com/image/13471/13471_...
- “Hier wird Science-Fiction zur Realitat.” Neue Presse Hannover. 11/29/2014.
- “Neurologische Implantate und mehr für bessere Lebensqualität”—Blackrock Microsystems Europe. 11/28/2014.
http://www.blackrock-micro.eu/fileadmin/user_uploa...
- RTL German TV, opening of Blackrock Europe facilities . 11/28/2014.
http://rtl-now.rtl.de/guten-abend-rtl-nord/ndshb-t...
- “US Regulators Move on Thought-Controlled Prosthetics.” Nature. 11/26/2014.
http://nature.com/news/us-regulators-move-on-thoug...
- “Blackrock Microsystems Showcases Wireless Brain-Interface at Society for Neuroscience Conference” PR Newswire. 11/13/2014.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackrock-...
- “Blackrock Microsystems Initiates Two Industry Partnerships That Empower Neuroscience Research” PR Newswire. 11/13/2014.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackrock-...
- “Blackrock Microsystems Showcases Wireless Brain-Interface at Society for Neuroscience Conference” [Press Release]. 11/13/2014.
http://www.blackrockmicro.com/news.aspx?id=8&artic...
- “Blackrock Microsystems Initiates Two Industry Partnerships that Empower Neuroscience Research” [Press Release]. 11/05/2014.
http://www.blackrockmicro.com/news.aspx?id=8&artic...
- “Neurobiology: Rethinking the Electrode.” Nature Methods. 10/30/2014.
http://www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/v11/n11/full/n...
- “Fall 2014 Business Lectures – Florian Solzbacher.” Video. Salt Lake Community College Business Lecture Series. 10/09/2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j_-keUYMaI
- “COMS 2014 Coming to Salt Lake City.” UofU College of Engineering. 10/01/2014.
http://www.che.utah.edu/2014/10/09/coms-2014-comin...
- “Completely Paralyzed Woman Picks Up Cup- With Her Mind.” ‘Game Changers’ Video. Business Insider. 08/14/2014.
http://www.businessinsider.com/braingate-neuroscie...
- “The Utah Electrode Array a Platform for Cutting-Edge Advances in Bionics”. 06/03/2014.
http://www.tvc.utah.edu/2014annualreport/array.php
- “A View Towards Personlised Medicine.” CMM International. 04/05/2014.
http://www.cmmmagazine.com/blogs/steve-walshs-colu...
- Salt Lake Tribune "U. opens new center to connect inventors and engineers.". 10/18/2013.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57007717-78/cent...
- Deseret News, "Center for Engineering Innovation turns ideas into products.". 10/18/2013.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865588623/Cente...
- KUTV-2 News interview by reporter Holly Menino featuring Blackrock Microsystems. 02/08/2013.
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_3...
- KCPW radio Interview by Jennifer Napier Pearce, nanoUtah 2011, October 13, 2011. 10/13/2011.
- Salt Lake Magazine, Go Utes: An organizational shake-up and radical shift in philosophy has the U leading the way in its revolutionary approach to making money from research, and that’s a good thing for Utah and the world, March 2011, pp. 60-67. 03/2011.
- various German media/technical magazines as Chairman of AMA Association for Sensor Technology; copies of articles for 2009 upon request / see previous years/
. 2009.
- http://www.sensor-test.de/page/en/page_ID/504
. 2009.
- ScienceDaily, Science News: University of Utah To Help Build Realistic Bionic Arm, April 24, 2006, http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060424111927.htm. 04/24/2007.
- The Daily Utah Chronicle, U students win grand prize in technology competition (nFocus), April 24, 2007. 04/24/2007.
- PBS, Science Investigators: DARPA Revolutionizing Prosthesis 2009 Program, 2007, http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/si/video/chapter_5.html. 2007.
Professional Service
- Gordon Research Conferences GRC.
Role: Session Chair.
Session Leader Translating Neural Interfaces for GRC conference March 2024.
07/12/2023 - 03/15/2024
- ECE Department Heads Association.
Chairman Western ECEDHA Chapter .
03/15/2023 - 03/14/2024
- ECE Department Heads Association, ECEDHA.
Role: Chairman.
Organizer and Chair of 2022 Western ECEDHA annual meeting .
01/01/2022 - 10/22/2022
- NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Conference.
Session Chair .
06/2015 - 06/2016
- European Research Council ERC European Commission.
Chair for Standing Panels in ERC since 2014
Reviewer since 2004.
01/2014 - present
- COMS 2014 Conference.
Role: Co-chair.
Organize COMS 2014 Conference in partnership with MANCEF Co-chair.
10/2013 - 11/2014
- Utah Industry / University Relations Working Group.
Role: Member.
With GOED (Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development).
01/2013 - present
- NIH NINDS/NANS Neural Interfaces Conference .
Role: Steering Committee Member.
Steering Committee Member.
01/01/2013 - present
- NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Conference.
Steering Committee Member .
06/2012 - present
- NANS/NIC.
Role: Steering Committee Member.
Neural Interfaces Conference Steering Committee .
06/2012 - present
- Life Science Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP).
Role: Member.
Life Science Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP) Strategy Committee.
12/2011 - present
- USTAR.
Role: Co-Chair.
USTAR Neural Interface Translation and Commercialization workshop and exhibit.
11/2011 - 11/2011
- Utah Governor's Science and Technology Advisory Board.
Role: Member .
support development of science, technology and innovation strategy for the state of Utah .
07/2011 - present
- National Institute of Health NINDS.
Role: Member.
Ongoing review panelist.
01/2011 - present
- University of Utah.
Role: Chair.
NanoUtah conference and exhibition 2011.
10/2010 - 10/2011
- National Institute of Health.
Role: Co-chair.
Neural Interfaces Conference/Exposition, June 2012, Salt Lake City, UT .
01/2010 - 07/2012
- Electronics System Integration Technology Conference ESTC 2010.
Role: Conference Committee Member .
Conference co-organization and abstract review .
09/11/2009 - 09/16/2010
- International Conference on Neuroprosthetic Devices.
Role: International Scientific Committee Member.
Conference organization, abstract review.
2009 - present
- European Commission ERC Scientific Council.
Role: Panel Member .
Standing Review Panel .
2008 - present
- Sensors and Actuators.
Role: reviewer.
Journal review.
2007 - present
- DFG (German Research Society).
Role: Panel Member.
Standing Review Panel.
2006 - present
- Fraunhofer Society Germany/Fraunhofer Microelectronics Group.
Role: Board member.
Advisory Board.
2005 - present
- Electrochemical and Solid State Letters.
Role: reviewer.
journal/publication reviews.
2005 - present
- Department of Energy .
Role: Panel Member.
SBIR/STTIR Review Panels.
01/2005 - present
- National Science Foundation.
Role: Panel Member.
Review Panels .
2004 - present
- Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Engineering AMAA.
Role: Member of Steering Committee.
Conference co-organization/abstract review .
2004 - present
- AMA: Association for Sensor Technology.
Executive Board Member, Chairman 2003-2011.
11/2001 - 11/2011
- German federal ministry of education and research.
Role: Board member.
MEMS Exter advisory board.
2001 - present
- ZEMI (center for Microtechnologies.
Role: Board member.
Advisory Board.
2001 - present
Internal Service
- Search Committee VPR .
Search Committee Member National Search for new VPR ,
10/2022 - 02/2023.
University service.
- Department Chair .
Department Chair ,
10/01/2017 - 12/31/2023.
Department service.
- Associate Chair .
Associate Chair ,
07/2016 - 09/2017.
Department service.
- Faculty Search Committee, University of Utah, Elect & Computer Engineering, .
Chair,
10/2015 - present.
Department service.
- Digital Fabrication TaskForce , University of Utah, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs .
Member,
07/2015 - present.
University service.
- a2ru / createCONNECTIONS committee, University of Utah, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs .
Member,
01/2015 - present.
University service.
- Internal Commercialization Advisory Board IC3.
Member,
01/2014 - present.
University service.
- Vice President for Research RIF committee.
Member ,
01/2014 - present.
University service.
- CARMA Executive Committee.
Member,
09/2013 - present.
University service.
- Center for Engineering Innovation.
Director,
07/2013 - present.
University service.
- ECE Strategic Planning Committee.
Member,
01/2013 - present.
Department service.
- Faculty Recruiting Committee, College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Member,
01/2012 - present.
Department service.
- NSF IGERT committee .
Member,
01/2011 - present.
College service.
- Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars (EFS) Committee.
Member,
01/2011 - present.
University service.
- Utah Nanofabrication Laboratory Executive Advisory Board.
Member,
01/2011 - present.
University service.
- USTAR Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building (SMBB) Committee.
Member,
01/2011 - present.
University service.
- Microsystems Laboratory .
Director,
01/2011 - present.
College service.
- Executive Director Utah Nanofabrication Laboratory .
Executive Director Utah Nanofabrication Laboratory ,
07/2009 - 06/2015.
College service.
- Utah Nanofabrication Laboratory .
Director ,
07/2009 - 09/2013.
College service.
- USTAR Nanofabrication Facility College Programming Committee.
Chairman,
2008 - present.
College service.
- USTAR Cluster on Micro and Nanointegration and Packaging and hiring committee.
Chairman,
2008 - present.
College service.
- Solid State Curriculum Committee.
Member (Chair until 09/2013),
11/2007 - present.
Department service.
- Utah Nanotechnology Institute.
Co-Director ,
07/2007 - 06/2017.
University service.
- Safety Officer.
Safety Officer,
06/2007 - 06/2011.
Department service.
Community Partnership
- Blackrock Neuromed
Delivering Clinical Electrophysiology solutions to hospitals.
01/2011 - present
- Founder/President/Chairman Blackrock Sensors Inc.
06/2009 - present
- Founder/President/Chairman – Blackrock Microsystems LLC Salt Lake City, UT.
05/2008 - present
Outreach
- Member, External Advisory Board, Center for Neural Engineering, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX.
01/2011 - present
- Creator/Coordinator – Student Exchange program between University of Utah and Technical University of Berlin.
10/2007 - present
- Creator/Coordinator – Student Exchange program between University of Utah and Saarland University.
09/2006 - present