Thomas Nelson Jackson

Thomas Nelson Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University's College of Engineering. He holds the Robert E. Kirby Chair and is affiliated with the Materials Research Institute (MRI). His research spans materials science, semiconductor devices, and biomedical engineering with a focus on thin-film transistors, ferroelectric materials, and neural interfaces.

His recent work includes advancements in boron-doped aluminum nitride ferroelectric transistors (2024), GaN amplifiers for extreme temperatures (2025), and fully wireless flexible neural implants (NCS-FO grant, 2022-2026). Key research areas include:

• Thin-film transistor materials (ZnO, GaAs)
• Ferroelectric and piezoelectric devices
• Biophotonic sensors using microtubules
• Self-powered integrated sensor systems (ASSIST Center)
• High-resolution neural stimulation/recording arrays

With 351 research outputs and 21,251 citations, Jackson's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through:

• Advanced biomedical implants
• Energy-efficient sensor systems
• Flexible electronics for health monitoring

Current projects funded by the National Science Foundation include:

• 2D crystal deposition (EFRI 2-DARE, 2014-2020)
• Self-powered sensor integration (ASSIST Center, 2012-2024)
• Wireless neural implants (NCS-FO, 2022-2026)