Rob Franklin

Rob earned his PhD from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he developed electrodes for in vivo neurotransmitter sensing. Following his PhD studies, Rob began his work at Blackrock Microsystems where he has directed a team of engineers in the design and development of implantable, wireless neural interface electronics and novel silicon electrodes for recording and stimulation in the brain. His deep technical understanding and solution-oriented engineering approach has put him at the core of the clinical translation activities. Rob’s enthusiasm and commitment knows no bounds, whether it is showing his support for the environment by braving US highways with an electric vehicle or his team spirit by playing soccer when really he would prefer football tackling us all.