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
Impact-Activated Ink Release for Advanced Inkjet Printing using Liquid Crystal Substrates
TS-071744 — The Need
Current inkjet printing technologies are limited by the need for inks with specific viscosity and ejection properties, which restricts the range of printable materials and compromises print resolution due to droplet splashing. There is a significant need for a printing method that enables…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wang, Xiaoguang "William"; Zhang, Meng
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
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
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: Sharick, Joe
Crate Rail System: Space-Efficient and Accessible Crate-Based Storage for Any Environment
TS-069694 —
A compact, modular, and aesthetic storage so
lution for milk crates, designed to optimize space and improve accessibility in various environments.
Background
Milk crates are a standardized, versatile storage option commonly used for goods transportation and organization. Current storage methods, such as stacking or standalone shelving, hinder accessibility, lack aesthetic appeal, and occupy significant floor space, particularly in environment…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Nickley, William; King, Hannah; Seal-Roth, Jack; Straughn, Emily; Zhang, Jiacheng
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Small Molecule USP30 Inhibitors for the Treatment and Prevention of Cardiomyopathy
TS-066773 — The Need
Cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, poses significant public health challenges due to its diverse causes, symptoms, and potential complications, including heart failure and arrhythmias. With cardiomyopathy often induced by drugs, such as anthracyclines used in chemotherapy, ther…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: Sun, Nuo; Krigman, Judith; Yang, Mingchong; Zhang, Ruohan
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Metal nitric oxides redox flow batteries
TS-066016 — The Need
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) offer a promising solution for storing intermittent renewable energy in the electrical grid. However, their reliance on finite and unsustainable transition metals, such as vanadium, poses significant sustainability challenges. The rising costs and environmental …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Zhang, Shiyu; Park, Jaehyun
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Introducing HexaPro VSV: A Breakthrough in COVID-19 Vaccine Technology
TS-064191 —
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants poses a significant challenge to existing COVID-19 vaccines, necessitating the development of a more durable and broadly protective solution. Current vaccines show reduced efficacy over time and struggle against Variants of Concern (VoCs) such as Omicron. Addre…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Chamblee, Michelle; Lu, Mijia; Zhang, Yuexiu
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
A next generation intranasal trivalent Measles, Mumps and Covid vaccine
TS-064189 — The Need
The current global landscape demands innovative solutions to address the urgent need for a safe and efficacious SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, particularly for the vulnerable population of infants and children under 12 years old. Existing vaccines face challenges in terms of durability, cost, and sta…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Xu, Jiayu; Zhang, Yuexiu
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Aqueous Zn-Tetrazine Batteries
TS-064150 — The Need
As the global demand for energy storage devices continues to surge, the limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries become increasingly evident. Dwindling lithium reserves are unable to meet the burgeoning needs of modern society, necessitating the exploration of alternative solution…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Zhang, Shiyu; Walter, Christopher
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
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