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Indicator Microbial Marker(s) to Track Indoor Respiratory Emissions
TS-070635 — The Need We urgently need to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental controls in buildings to reduce viral transmission and to prioritize resources. In 2021, $200 billion dollars was allocated in the US to improving ventilation in schools in response to COVID-19, but without reliable …
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Dannemiller, Karen
  • Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana

Modular Unit for Liquid Fuel Production from Natural Gas
TS-070633 — The Need Stranded natural gas (SNG), a by-product of crude oil extraction, is often flared due to the high cost and logistical challenges of pipeline transport. Approximately 15 tons/day of SNG is flared from one oil well. This results in significant greenhouse gas emissions and wasted energy. With …
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Fan, Liang-Shih; Gun, Sudeshna; Jawdekar, Tanay; Joshi, Anuj; Kumar, Sonu; Lu, Cong-Wen; Paulson, Joel
  • Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana

Predictive V2X Torque Control for Multi-E-Axle EV Efficiency
TS-070632 — The Need As electric vehicles (EVs) evolve toward multi-e-axle architectures, traditional energy management strategies fall short in optimizing power distribution and minimizing energy waste. Current systems lack the predictive intelligence to adapt to dynamic driving conditions, leading to suboptim…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Safder, Ahmad Hussain; Ahmed, Qadeer; Hanif, Athar
  • Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana

Vectorized Channel Estimation and SINR Optimization for Ultra-Wideband Communications
TS-070631 — The Need Ultra-wideband communication systems, including mmWave and optical wireless networks, demand highly accurate and low-latency channel estimation to maintain throughput and reliability. Existing methods, such as hybrid correlation and least squares estimators, suffer from high computational c…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Cai, Jian-Feng; Mao, Chongchang; Xian, Poline Y.; Xue, Ye; Zhang, Haiming
  • Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana

Novel Operational Strategies for Fixed-Bed Redox Chemical Looping Systems
TS-070630 — The Need Fixed bed chemical looping systems offer operational simplicity and minimal attrition compared to moving bed systems, but they suffer from transient behaviors like feed breakthrough, uneven solid conversion, and coking. These issues compromise efficiency, scalability, and product consistenc…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Fan, Liang-Shih; Joshi, Rushikesh Kishor; Sunny, Ashin
  • Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana

Fixed-Bed Redox Chemical Looping for Clean Energy Syngas and Hydrogen
TS-070629 — The Need Current industrial processes for hydrogen and syngas production—such as steam methane reforming and autothermal reforming—are energy-intensive, prone to catalyst coking, and economically viable only at large scales. These methods also struggle with CO₂ emissions and integratio…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Fan, Liang-Shih; Joshi, Anuj; Joshi, Rushikesh Kishor; Kumar, Sonu; Sunny, Ashin
  • Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana

Safeguarding Swine Health with a Recombination-Resistant PEDV Vaccine
TS-070563 — Protect neonatal piglets with a genetically stable, live attenuated vaccine that eliminates recombination risk and boosts immunity.
Overview Despite ongoing vaccination efforts, PEDV continues to challenge swine producers with outbreaks that compromise piglet survival and herd productivity. Existing live attenuated vaccines, while immunogenic, are constrained by recombination and reversion risks, limiting their safety and re…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Wang, Qiuhong; Liu, Mingde
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Instant Diagnostics, Anywhere
TS-070543 — A Platform for High-Throughput Biomarker Detection that is portable, fast, and requires minimal sample
The Need The diagnostics market is under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more reliable, and less invasive solutions, driven by growing global health challenges. Current technologies face critical limitations, including large sample requirements, labor-intensive workflows, and reliance on exp…
  • College: College of Arts & Sciences
  • Inventors: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham; Seth, Ayesha; Zerrudo, Stephanee
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Topological Surface State-Based Thermal Switch
TS-070531 — The Need Efficient heat switches are crucial for various applications, including solid-state refrigeration, solar thermal installations, waste heat scavenging, and electronics cooling. Current technologies often suffer from irreversible thermodynamic losses or inefficiencies, limiting their effectiv…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Heremans, Joseph; Kang, Joon Sang; kim, Min Young
  • Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan

Smart Liquid Crystal Sensor for Real-Time Shear Flow Visualization
TS-070520 — The Need Accurate, real-time mapping of shear forces in fluid environments remains a challenge, particularly in applications requiring passive, non-invasive, and long-term monitoring. Existing technologies often rely on active sensors that require power, are difficult to integrate into sensitive sys…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Wang, Xiaoguang "William"; Chen, Boyuan; Kara, Ufuoma; Weible, Alan
  • Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder

Low-Power Cold Weld Joining for In-Space Manufacturing
TS-070382 — The Need Current methods for joining metal components in space environments are often complex, energy-intensive, and can compromise the integrity of the materials due to heat-affected zones. There is a need for a reliable, low-power, and safe solution that can create strong metal bonds without causi…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Lui, Edward; Daehn, Glenn; Horack, John
  • Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan

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. …
  • 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

Scalable Quantum Photonic Processor for High-Fidelity Computing
TS-070302 — The Need Current quantum computing technologies face significant challenges in scalability, error correction, and computational efficiency. There is a critical need for a robust, scalable quantum processor that can perform complex computations with high fidelity and low error rates, enabling advance…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Arafin, Shamsul; Crisan, Mihai
  • Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder

Engineered Microbial Platforms for Continuous Biomanufacturing from Industrial CO₂ Streams
TS-070297 — Transforming industrial waste gases into valuable biofuels and chemicals.
Overview: Industrial sectors such as cement and petroleum refining are under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining profitability. Our innovative technology leverages engineered strains of Cupriavidus necator to directly convert industrial waste carbon dioxide (C…
  • College: College of Arts & Sciences
  • Inventors: Tabita, Fred (Bob) "Bob"; Dangel, Andrew; Laguna, Rick; North, Justin; Young, Sarah
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Unlocking Value in Rubber Processing: Safe, Cost-Effective Separation Technology
TS-070296 — Delivering a streamlined, eco-friendly solution for industrial natural rubber extraction.
Overview Natural rubber is essential to industries ranging from automotive to medical devices and consumer goods. Traditional extraction methods rely on hazardous solvents or energy-intensive mechanical processes, leading to high costs, environmental concerns, and limited scalability. The Op…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Puskas, Judit; Polyak, Peter
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Scalable Microbial Electrochemical Systems: Maximizing Food Waste Valorization into Biofuels
TS-070156 — This advanced electro-fermentation technology efficiently transforms diverse food waste streams into high-value biofuels, offering a sustainable and scalable solution for industrial applications.
Background Food waste, with 2.5 billion tons discarded globally each year, drives pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration are unsustainable and risky. This technology leverages microbial electrochemical systems (MES) to transfor…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Saba, Beenish "bina"; Cornish, Katrina
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Aerobiology Chamber for Pilot-scale Studies
TS-070103 — The Need Aerobiology chambers on the market today face several challenges, particularly in studying biohazardous aerosols and testing anti-bioaerosol agents. Large, room-sized chambers, while capable of mimicking indoor environments, are cumbersome to operate, require extensive decontamination, an…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Yousef, Ahmed; Ali, Mohamed; Kasler, David; Kwiek, Jesse; Sastry, Sudhir
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Next-Gen 3D Nanostructures for Solar-Powered Chemical Processes
TS-070030 — The Need Current photocatalytic technologies often require UV light for activation, limiting their efficiency and applicability under natural sunlight. Additionally, the short lifespan of photogenerated electrons and holes in TiO₂ nanoparticles hinders effective utilization. There is a need for a…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Gouma, Pelagia "Perena"
  • Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder

Hydroxyphenyl-Pyranoanthocyanin Formulations for Dynamic and Adaptive Color Expression in Clean-Label Applications
TS-070018 — This innovation approach enhances the color retention of natural colorants, making them suitable for a wide range of environmental conditions and consumer product industrial uses.
Background Natural colorants are increasingly prioritized in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries to support clean-label and plant-based product development. However, many existing natural pigments suffer from limited solubility, poor chromatic stability, and incompatibility with complex ma…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Voss, Danielle; Giusti, M. Monica
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Intermediate Steel Alloy for Joining Steel to Aluminum
TS-069805 — The Need Welding or bonding steel to aluminum is challenging due to the formation of brittle Fe-Al intermetallic compounds, which weaken the joints. Current methods require alternative, costly joining processes. There is a critical need for a solution that allows the use of traditional welding tech…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Zhang, Wei; Walker, Luke
  • Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan

Bulk Ferroelectric Thermal Switch
TS-069780 — The Need Efficient thermal management is crucial in various industries, yet current solutions often fall short in terms of performance and adaptability. There is a significant need for a technology that can effectively control heat flow in bulk materials, enhancing the efficiency of systems ranging…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Heremans, Joseph; Wooten, Brandi
  • Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan

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