Kenneth Rothschild

Kenneth Rothschild is a Professor at the Boston University Department of Physics, specializing in Molecular Biophysics and Membrane Protein Function. His research focuses on rhodopsins and their applications in optogenetics, neuroscience, and nanobiotechnology.

• Education: Ph.D. and B.A. in Physics from MIT and Rensselaer Institute of Technology.

Research Interests: Developing advanced biophysical methods (e.g., FTIR spectroscopy, site-directed mutagenesis) to study membrane proteins like bacteriorhodopsin, rhodopsin, and channelrhodopsins. Applications include optical recording media, chemical sensors, and neurodegenerative disease research.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
• Fellow of the American Physical Society
• Fellow of the Sloan Research Foundation