NanoPlex: Rapid, Memory-Efficient Nanopore Data Solutions for Modern Labs
TS-070331 —
Accelerate discovery and streamline workflows with a next-generation platform for high-throughput nanopore data extraction.
Overview
Nanopore sensing is revolutionizing genomics, proteomics, and diagnostics, but the explosive growth in data volume has outpaced the capabilities of current analysis tools. Researchers often face bottlenecks due to slow processing speeds, memory limitations, and the need for specialized …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Bandara, Nuwan
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Induction-Based Hot End for Affordable 3D Metal Printing
TS-070330 — The Need
The prohibitive cost of consumer-grade 3D metal printers (e.g. AOMetal’s desktop device starting at $59,000 USD), places them far beyond the reach of most hobbyists, educators, and researchers. Thus, there is a significant need for an affordable, energy-efficient solution that enables…
- College: Marion Campus
- Inventors: Schinker, Isaac
- Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan
Sustainable Packaging Innovation: Engineered for Rapid, Reliable Decomposition
TS-070312 —
Upgrade to packaging that combines robust functional performance with enhanced biodegradability for diverse applications.
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative material offers a sustainable alternative by significantly accelerating the breakdown of packaging, even in challenging low-oxygen conditions.
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- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Yousef, Ahmed
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Medusa: Intuitive 3D Audio Control for Immersive Sound Environments
TS-070311 —
Revolutionizing how professionals and creators interact with 3D audio-intuitively and inclusively.
Overview
As immersive audio becomes essential in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and advanced formats like Dolby Atmos, the demand for precise, real-time 3D sound control is surging. Yet, traditional 2D knobs and touch screens fall short, especially for users with low vision, lim…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Hesmond, Michael
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Precision Soil Health: The Key to Sustainable, High-Yield Farming
TS-070310 —
An integrated soil health assessment and management platform that empowers growers to boost yields and sustainability through data-driven decisions.
Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, yet traditional management often overlooks the complex interactions that drive crop performance and environmental outcomes. Many growers struggle to optimize yields and reduce input costs due to limited, fragmented soil data. This techno…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Dick, Richard; Renz, Peter
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Novel Hydrothermal Cathode Nanoparticle Synthesis Method for Fast-Charging Batteries
TS-070308 — The Need
Current lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials suffer from poor electronic conductivity and limited lithium-ion diffusion, especially under high-rate charging conditions. These limitations hinder the performance of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) in demanding applications such as elect…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Kim, Jung Hyun; Sayre, Jay; Singavarapu, Lakshmi Surag; Yap, Jun Wei
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Fast-Charging Silicon-Graphene Anodes for Durable Lithium-Ion Batteries
TS-070307 — The Need
The rapid growth of electric vehicles and portable electronics demands lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) that support fast charging without compromising cycle life or safety. Silicon anodes offer high theoretical capacity but suffer from severe volume expansion during cycling, leading to mechani…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Jang, Dawoon; Kim, Jung Hyun; Yap, Jun Wei
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Self-Powered In-Pipe UV Water Treatment System
TS-070306 — The Need
In many under-resourced or remote regions, access to safe drinking water is compromised by the lack of reliable electricity needed to power standard point-of-use (POU) treatment systems, such as UV disinfection units. Where clean water infrastructure is absent or unreliable, communities fac…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Hull, Natalie; Belloni, Clarissa; Ma, Daniel; Nassar, Georgio
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Wearable Muscle Atrophy Sensor
TS-070305 — The Need
Muscle atrophy significantly impacts quality of life in patients with critical illness, chronic disease, aging, and even spaceflight. Current gold-standard diagnostic tools such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound are expensive, operator-dependent, and impractical for routine or home-based monitorin…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Kiourti, Asimina; Rice, Allyanna
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Method to Determine Tremor Frequency from Deep Brain Stimulation Signals
TS-070304 — The Need
Current clinical methods for assessing tremor severity in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders rely heavily on subjective, qualitative observations, such as evaluating hand-drawn spirals or observing motor tasks. These approaches lack precision, are difficult…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Khan, Furrukh; Dalm, Brian; Novikov, David; Thomas, Evan; Zhao, Jessie
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
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