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Richard Brown is a Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and holds appointments in the School of Computing at the University of Utah. Previously serving as Dean of the College of Engineering from 2004 to 2024, he leads research in chemical sensors, neural interfaces, and high-performance microelectronics. His work spans biomedical engineering, materials science, and quantum physics, with over 90 publications and 50+ patents. Awards include the Rosenblatt Prize, Governor's Medal for Excellence, and Fellowships from National Academy of Inventors and IEEE. His teams develop implantable neural probes, electrochemical sensors, and low-power circuits for medical and industrial applications.
Education: BS (1976), MS (1976) in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University; PhD (1985) in Electrical Engineering from University of Utah.
Research Interests: Chemical sensors, neural interfaces, microelectrode arrays, electrochemical systems, high-temperature electronics, and low-power VLSI design.
Key Contributions: Pioneered microfluidic sensor systems, developed novel electrocorticography techniques for brain-computer interfaces, and advanced process variation mitigation in nanometer-scale CMOS circuits. Holds leadership roles in IEEE, ASEE, and National Institutes of Health-funded projects.
Awards & Honors:
- Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence (2018)
- H. E. Thomas Presidential Endowed Deanship (2020)
- IEEE Fellow (2014)
- National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2015)
Grants & Collaborations: Over $5M in grants from NSF, NIH, IBM, and industry partners. Major projects include the Wireless Integrated Microsystems ERC, chemical sensor arrays for medical diagnostics, and neuroprosthetic systems.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Brown Lab for Advanced Sensors and Circuits, collaborating with biomedical engineers, material scientists, and industry partners to translate research into clinical and commercial applications.
