Arizona State University (ASU) has further solidified its standing as a global powerhouse in research and development with the election of two distinguished faculty members to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow Class. This prestigious designation is widely regarded as the highest professional honor specifically for academic inventors.
Recognizing Transformative Innovation
The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society. The selection of the ASU faculty members underscores the university’s commitment to ‘use-inspired’ research—a model that prioritizes the transition of laboratory breakthroughs into real-world applications.
Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Market
The newly named Fellows join an elite cohort of innovators whose collective work has led to significant advancements in fields such as biotechnology, sustainable engineering, and advanced materials. By securing patents and commercializing their research, these faculty members have not only contributed to scientific literature but have also fueled economic growth and job creation within the Arizona technology corridor and beyond.
ASU’s Growing Legacy of Patents
This recognition comes as ASU consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide for U.S. utility patents. The university’s infrastructure, which includes the Skysong Innovations technology transfer office, provides a robust pipeline for faculty to move their intellectual property from the classroom to the marketplace. The induction of these two researchers into the NAI is a testament to the university’s culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and entrepreneurial drive, ensuring that academic curiosity translates into global solutions.
