Writing a New Chapter on Innovation
UC San Diego establishes local chapter of National Academy of Inventors
The University of California San Diego is the first University of California campus to establish a chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), a move that will help the campus build and sustain a more robust innovation ecosystem. This designation provides tools and resources to help UC San Diego raise the profile of its inventions and technologies, encourage innovations on campus and educate student entrepreneurs.
“Invention is in our DNA,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla, an NAI fellow who was recognized for his work in enhancing cybersecurity. “Since 2014, UC San Diego has seen a 153% increase in licensed startups, a 120% increase in industry funding, and a 78% increase in licenses. Just last year, our research program generated more than 500 new invention disclosures, including over 200 new patents. Establishing a local NAI chapter will help further develo
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Tatsuo Itoh
March 15, 2021
Tatsuo Itoh, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, died at home on March 4. He was 80.
Itoh led breakthroughs in using the microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum for electronics and communication technologies. In an illustrious career that spanned more than 50 years, Itoh was a prolific researcher who was among the world’s most influential in his fields of study. He was the adviser to more than 80 Ph.D. graduates, including 60 at UCLA Samueli, where he had taught since 1991 and was a beloved faculty member. Many of his former students are now faculty members at institutions worldwide, continuing his legacy as educators themselves.
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Proposed legislation aimed at closing the gap that women and minorities face when procuring patent rights could direct the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to collect demographic data from applicants and make this public.
US Senators Thom Tillis, Mazie Hirono and US representatives Nydia Velázquez and Steve Stivers introduced the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2021 on March 9.
The IDEA Act is cosponsored by Senators Chris Coons and Patrick Leahy. The same coalition of senators and US representatives first unveiled the IDEA Act in 2019.
UH staff members named to National Academy of Inventors
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Three Cullen College of Engineering researchers were named as senior members of the
Gangbing Song. Along with these individuals, approximately 60 others from various universities were named as senior members.
“The recognition of intellectual and practical output of our professors is yet another confirmation of the pivotal role UH faculty play in addressing critical societal and technological challenges,” said vice president for Research and Technology, Amr Elnashai.
“Creating new knowledge that underpins addressing today’s challenges is at the core of our institution’s mission. It also highlights the important role UH plays in advancing innovation to improve the quality of life in its region, state, nation and further afield,” Elnashai added.
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Amine is recognized for his innovative contributions and prolific spirit in the field of battery technology.
Khalil Amine, a senior materials scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy s Argonne National Laboratory, has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors.
An Argonne distinguished fellow and leader of the lab s Electrochemical Energy Storage technology development group, Amine is recognized for his innovation and prolific spirit in research and development of advanced materials and battery systems. Amine is the most cited scientist in the world in the field of battery technology, and he currently holds 113 patents and 56 patent applications. He has also published over 643 papers in high impact journals. His research and development in battery systems has led to applications in fields ranging from medicine to the military. For his contributions, Amine received Scientif