Dr. J Mackenzie

Associate Professor

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Biography

J. Devin MacKenzie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, specializing in materials science and engineering with over 17 years of experience in the field. He is the CEO of Imprint Energy, a start-up that focuses on developing flexible, high-energy batteries using large-area print manufacturing techniques. Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at Add-Vision, Inc., where he led research and development efforts for roll-to-roll printed flexible OLED displays. Previously, he was involved with Kovio, Inc. and co-founded Plastic Logic during his postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, where he investigated solution-processed photovoltaics. Dr. MacKenzie has authored 110 patents and publications, demonstrating his significant contributions to the advancement of printed electronics and energy storage systems. He holds degrees in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Florida and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has received multiple accolades, including recognition in the Global Cleantech 100 and being listed among MIT Technology Review's Top 50 Smartest Companies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Global Cleantech 100 Award

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R&D Award FlexTech Alliance

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Product Development Award: Ultrathin energy storage flexible, thin wireless electronics

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Invited Speaker World Summit Innovation Entrepreneurship

Courses

539: Renewable Energy

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.