Dr. Jonathan Rivnay

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Biography

Jonathan Rivnay is the Jerome B. Cohen Professor of Engineering at Northwestern University, specializing in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering. He directs the PhD Admissions for Biomedical Engineering and heads the Rivnay group, focusing on the engineering of organic biohybrid bioelectronic materials and devices. His research interests are centered on understanding the unique active properties of organic materials, including both small molecules and polymers, as well as mixed ionic-electronic conduction. This research aims to enhance the integration of biological systems with electronic devices, which could lead to breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and tissue regeneration. Rivnay has garnered various accolades, such as the Materials Research Society Postdoctoral Award and the William E. and Diane M. Spicer Young Investigator Award. His professional experience includes significant roles at the Palo Alto Research Center and as a Marie Curie Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in France. Rivnay's impactful publications and collaborations have contributed to advancing the field of bioelectronics and conducting polymers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Jerome B. Cohen Professor of Engineering, Director of PhD Admissions in Biomedical Engineering.

Awards

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Materials Research Society Postdoctoral Award

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William E. and Diane M. Spicer Young Investigator Award

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Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award

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Materials Research Society Graduate Student Gold Award

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Robert Huggins Award

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow

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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.