Applied Physicist, Materials Scientist and Entrepreneur Dr. John A. Rogers Awarded $500,000

Inventor and Entrepreneur Wins 2011 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize for Energy and Health Innovations Renowned innovator, chemical engineer and applied physicist Dr. John Rogers is winner of the prestigious 2011 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize. Rogers' research has led to innovations in sustainable solar power and flexible electronics for surgical procedures. These innovations are in commercial use by Semprius and MC10, companies co-founded by Rogers. Profile video courtesy of the Lemelson-MIT Program.

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