EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University bioelectronics pioneer John A. Rogers has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of science. This recognition places him among an elite group of scientists and researchers worldwide.
Rogers is now one of only three individuals globally with membership in all three U.S. academies (National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine) as well as the Royal Society.
The Royal Society annually elects new Fellows and Foreign Members based on “a substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including mathematics, engineering science and medical science.” This year's cohort includes 90 researchers from around the world, with eight from the U.S., joining notable figures like Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein.
“It is with great pleasure that I welcome the latest cohort of outstanding researchers into the Fellowship of the Royal Society,” said Sir Adrian Smith, president of the Royal Society. He highlighted their achievements across various fields such as health and technology.
Rogers expressed his gratitude for this honor: “I am deeply honored to join the Royal Society as a Fellow...This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our broader team.”
Currently serving as Louis Simpson and Kimberly Querrey Professor at Northwestern University, Rogers also directs the Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics. His research focuses on transforming electronic systems into flexible devices compatible with living tissues. These innovations include transient electronics that dissolve after use, reducing surgical interventions for device removal.
Christopher Schuh, dean of McCormick School at Northwestern, praised Rogers’ accomplishments: “John is undeniably at the forefront of a field with potential for incredible impact on our daily lives.”
Rogers’ contributions to science have earned him numerous accolades including a MacArthur “genius grant” and a Guggenheim Fellowship. With this election to the Royal Society, he joins other distinguished members such as Yonggang Huang and Zdeněk Bažant from Northwestern University.