Matthew Johnston

Matthew Johnston is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University. His research focuses on integrating sensors with CMOS circuits, stretchable electronics, and bio-energy harvesting. He holds a B.S. from Caltech and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Prior to academia, he co-founded Helixis, a biotech instrumentation startup, and worked in venture capital. His awards include the 2020 SRC Young Faculty Award and 2021 Teaching Excellence Award.

Education:

• B.S., Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2005
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 2006
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 2012

Research Interests:

Johnston explores lab-on-CMOS platforms, stretchable sensor systems, and energy harvesting for low-power applications. His work bridges electronics engineering with biomedical and environmental fields, emphasizing practical applications through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards:

• 2020 Semiconductor Research Corporation Young Faculty Award
• 2021 Oregon State University Teaching Excellence Award
• 2021 Provost Fellowship

Advising & Grants:

Johnston’s research is supported by grants from industry and federal agencies. His lab, the SIM Lab, develops innovative electronic systems for healthcare and environmental monitoring.

Labs & Teams:

He leads the SIM Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in integrated circuits and biomedical applications.