Annual Report FY2023

#29

In The World

Utility patents issued in the World

National Academy of Inventors

#22

In The U.S.

Utility patents issued in the US

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

Campus Collaboration:

UArizona Marketing & Brand Management

The David N. Allen Award for Leadership & Vision

Joann MacMaster

CEO, Desert Angels

Ecosystem Impact

The Arizona Technology Council

What’s Next:

Looking Ahead