Felix Deku

Felix Deku is the Betsy and Greg Hatton Assistant Professor in Neuroengineering at the University of Oregon's Phil and Penny Knight Campus. He leads the Deku Lab, which focuses on developing chronically reliable neural interfaces and studying neuromodulation effects. His academic journey includes a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Cape Coast (Ghana), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Before academia, Deku held roles as Head of Electrode Engineering at Braingrade and Director of Microfabrication at Neuralink, contributing to neural interface technologies for clinical applications like Alzheimer’s therapy and cognitive enhancement. His lab emphasizes microfabrication of thin-film materials (e.g., amorphous silicon carbide), in vivo testing of neural implants, and collaborations with industry partners.

Research interests span neural interface design, chronic implant reliability, and neuromodulation’s physiological impacts. The Deku Lab supports DEI initiatives, advocating for diverse backgrounds in science.