Once again this year, the University of Arizona maintained its high rankings among universities around the nation and the world earning U.S. utility patents according to annual lists released by the National Academy of Inventors.
“The inventive work of our researchers makes significant differences in so many ways throughout the world, and this ranking is a testament to their creativity and impact. The growth we have seen in patents issued to our inventors is truly exciting, and to be among the top universities recognized by the National Academy of Inventors is a great achievement.”
- University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins
As an ongoing effort to elevate the visibility of University of Arizona research and innovation on the state and national stages, TLA prioritizes nominating individuals for highly competitive, high-visibility honors.
National Academy of Inventors
Senior Members:
Vijay Gokhale
Associate Research Professor, BIO5 Institute
Ronnguang Liang
Professor, Wyant College of Optical Sciences, BIO5 Institute
Moe Momayez
Professor of Mining and Geological Engineering, College of Engineering
Fellows:
Floyd “Ski” Chilton
Professor, School of Nutritional Sciences & Wellness, BIO5 Institute
Steven Goldman, MD
Professor of Cardiology, College of Medicine – Tucson, BIO5 Institute
Stanley Pau
Professor, Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Robin Polt
Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, BIO5 Institute
Judith Su
Assc. Research Professor, College of Engineering, Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, BIO Institute
AZBio
Roberta Diaz Brinton
Bioscience Researcher of the Year
Aqualung Therapeutics Corp.
AZBio Fast Lane Award Honoree
AZTC Tech + Biz Expo awards
CarabeniumTec
AZTC Tech + Biz Expo Awards
University of Arizona Honors
University Early Career Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award:
Tsu-Te “Judy” Su
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Wyant College of Optical Sciences
University Distinguished Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award:
Joyce Schroeder
Professor & Department Head, Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Science
Tech Launch Arizona I-Squared Honorees
Inventor of the Year:
Floyd “Ski” Chilton
Director, Center for Precision Nutrition and Wellness
Startup of the Year:
BG Networks
College of Engineering
Student Innovator of the Year:
Ashlesha Patil
Graduate student in the Wyant College of Optical Sciences