Professor Florian Solzbacher
About Professor Florian Solzbacher
Professional Titles and Roles
Professor Florian Solzbacher is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of multiple companies, including Blackrock Microsystems and Blackrock Neuromed. He is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah. Additionally, he serves as Director of the Center for Engineering Innovation at the University of Utah and holds adjunct appointments as a Professor in both Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering.
Educational Background
Professor Solzbacher earned his Ph.D. from the Technical University Ilmenau. Prior to this, he received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.Sc. EE) from the Technical University Berlin. His academic training has laid a strong foundation for his diverse expertise in electrical engineering, materials science, and biomedical engineering.
Academic and Professional Fellowships
Professor Solzbacher is recognized as a fellow of both the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers (AIMBE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). These fellowships signify his distinguished contributions to his fields of study and professional practice.
Contributions to Scientific Research and Innovation
Professor Solzbacher has authored over 190 journal and conference publications and contributed to five book chapters. His work includes 16 pending patents that span various aspects of engineering and biomedical innovations. He served as the director of the Utah Nanofabrication Laboratory until 2013 and has participated in advisory and review capacities for institutions like the German Research Foundation Excellence Initiative (DFG) and the European Research Council (ERC).
Involvement in Professional Organizations and Conferences
Professor Solzbacher served as a board member and Chairman of the German Association for Sensor Technology AMA and of Sensor + Test. He has co-chaired significant conferences such as the 2012 NIH Neural Interfaces Conference and the 2014 COMS Conference for the Commercialization of Micro and Nanosystems. His active involvement in these professional organizations and events underscores his commitment to advancing his field and fostering collaboration.