Strain‑Activated Programmable Surfaces for Controlled Drug Delivery in Mechanically Regulated Diseases
TS-072945 —
Many mechanically mediated conditions such as vascular hypertension, glaucoma, and abdominal distension, present intermittent, unpredictable episodes that demand drug release only when symptoms emerge. Conventional platforms often leak at baseline, require external triggers, or cannot synchronize …
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Zhao, Yi
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Dual-Function Hollow Rebar for Concrete Reinforcement and Temperature Control
TS-072927 —
Current concrete structures, such as bridges, pavements, and buildings, lack integrated solutions for efficient temperature control. Existing heating or cooling systems are typically installed on or near the surface, risking damage and failing to provide uniform thermal management. There is a need…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Sezen, Halil
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Thin Adaptive Polymer Interlayer for Stabilizing Lithium-Metal Interfaces in Solid-State Batteries
TS-072842 —
The energy density and safety of lithium-metal solid-state batteries (LIMSSBs) are limited by the stability of the interface between the lithium-metal anode and the solid-state electrolyte. Traditional approaches using static interlayers or coatings often fail to maintain continuous contact during…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Newman, Matthew "Matt"; Canova, Marcello; Sayre, Jay
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Transforming Alum Sludge into a Sustainable Solution for Organic Contaminant Removal
TS-072576 — The Need
Drinking water utilities face mounting challenges in managing alum sludge, a byproduct of water treatment, as landfill options dwindle and disposal costs rise. Simultaneously, utilities must address increasingly stringent regulations for organic contaminants such as disinfection byproducts …
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Elliott, Dane; MacKay, Allison
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Graphene-Encapsulated Silicon Anode for Low-Pressure Solid-State Batteries
TS-072330 — The Need
Current solid-state batteries (SSBs) offer high energy density and improved safety but require high stack pressures for stable operation, limiting their practicality in electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Silicon anodes, while promising for their high capacity, suffer from rapid deg…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Kim, Jung Hyun; Jang, Dawoon; Morchhale, Ayush
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Sustainable Fungal Memristors for Neuromorphic and Eco-Friendly Computing
TS-072329 — The Need
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and neural networks is driving unprecedented demand for energy-efficient, scalable hardware. Conventional memristors require rare earths and complex fabrication, contributing to electronic waste and limiting accessibility. There is a critical need…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: LaRocco, John; Hill, Justin; Simonis, John; Tahmina, Qudsia
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Portable Fire Suppression via Conductive Aerosol-Assisted Vortex Rings
TS-072328 — The Need
Current firefighting methods often rely on water, toxic foams, or pre-installed systems, which can strain resources, pose environmental hazards, and limit portability. There is a growing demand for safer, non-toxic, and portable fire suppression solutions that can be rapidly deployed in div…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Tahmina, Qudsia; LaRocco, John; Simonis, John
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Wearable Magnetoinductive Smart Textiles for Real-Time Muscle Health Monitoring
TS-072052 — The Need
Current wearable sensors for muscle health are limited in their ability to track real-time geometric changes in muscle size and shape, especially outside controlled laboratory environments. Existing solutions, such as force myography and ultrasound, either lack direct geometric insight or a…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Coogle, Sam; Kiourti, Asimina
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Anatomy for Engineers Puzzle Box
TS-072035 — The Need
Traditional anatomy education often relies on passive learning methods that can limit student engagement, retention, and collaboration. Engineering students, in particular, may struggle to connect anatomical concepts to practical applications. There is a growing demand for innovative, activ…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Childers, Rachel
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Next-Gen InGaN Quantum Wells for High-Efficiency Amber LEDs
TS-071961 — The Need
Despite near-perfect external quantum efficiency in blue InGaN LEDs, devices emitting green, amber, and longer visible wavelengths remain inefficient. This is due to internal electric fields and charge separation in conventional quantum wells, which worsen with higher indium content and wid…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Zhao, Hongping; Zhang, Kaitian
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
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