National Academy of Inventors

Technical Note: The Design and Verification of an Inter-Socket Skin Temperature Sensor: In this article of Technology and Innovation, Derek J. Lura et. al detail the development and validation of a 12 sensor intra-socket residual limb skin temperature sensor, with internal data storage and a real time clock. ► Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/etNwGAxC ► See the full issue: https://ow.ly/5kAs50VyZYQ ► Learn more about T&I: https://ow.ly/QBfY50VyZYL #Innovation #Invention | Jason T. Kahle, MSMS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP | Rebecca Miro | Stephanie Carey

Nominations are open for the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows! Do you know an inventor whose work is shaping the future? Nominate them for the highest professional distinction awarded exclusively to innovators. NAI Fellows are recognized for: • Pioneering patents and licensing • Breakthrough discoveries and technologies • Lasting societal impact • Championing a culture of innovation Submit your nomination through the Fellows Nomination Portal by July 31st: https://bit.ly/4k0cZ0Y New to the process? Click SIGN UP to create an account. Learn more about the nomination criteria: https://lnkd.in/exugbc7h Questions? Contact us at members@academyofinventors.org Join us in celebrating the visionaries who are shaping the future and transforming our world through bold innovation. #NAIFellows #NominateNow #Inventors #Innovation #Invention #TechLeadership

At #NAI2025, we had the distinct privilege of presenting the Yogi and Lovely Goswami Award in Energy and Sustainability to Martin Green, Scientia Professor at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney and Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics. Newly introduced last year, the Yogi and Lovely Goswami Award in Energy and Sustainability honors individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions in the field of Energy and Sustainability over the course of their career, and was co-founded by Yogi Goswami, FNAI, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Clean Energy Research Center at #NAIMemberInstitution the University of South Florida. Dr. Green has been a driving force behind some of the most significant advances in solar technology. For 30 years, his group has held the record for silicon solar cell efficiency — an achievement recognized as one of the “Top Ten” Milestones in the history of solar photovoltaics. The PERC solar cell that he invented in 1983 and his team developed to its full potential accounted for 91.2% of worldwide silicon solar module production in 2021 (CPIA). Thank you, Martin Green, for your incredible contributions to solar energy. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Green! #Innovation #Invention #STEM

At #NAI2025, it was our privilege to present Louis DeRidder, Medical Engineering & Medical Physics PhD Candidate at #NAIMemberInstitutions Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, the Dr. Barry Bercu Biomedical University Inventor Prize for his invention, CLAUDIA. CLAUDIA is a new closed-loop drug delivery system that allows personalized and more accurate drug dosing for those undergoing chemotherapy. The Dr. Barry Bercu Biomedical University Inventor Prize honors the legacy of NAI Fellow Dr. Barry B. Bercu, a visionary physician, inventor, and researcher whose life’s work was dedicated to improving children’s lives through science and innovation. Each year, the award recognizes an exceptional student inventor working in the biomedical field through NAI’s Student Showcase. Congratulations, Louis DeRidder! Pictured below: NAI President Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI, stands next to Dr. Barry Bercu Biomedical University Inventor Prize winner Louis DeRidder. #innovation #invention #NAI2025 | Harvard Medical School | MIT Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)

During our 14th Annual Conference, we were thrilled to recognize some of the nation’s leading young inventors through the presentation of the Genspiration Prize. The Genspiration Prize was established by the Genspiration Foundation in partnership with the NAI to honor phenomenal student innovators whose innovations show great promise of benefiting society and the economy. The Genspiration Foundation was established by Judy Genshaft, FNAI, and her husband Steven Greenbaum, HonNAI, whose commitment to innovation and education has impacted countless lives. This year, we were pleased to present the Genspiration Prize to the following young innovators: University Category: Aditi Bhattamishra, representing #NAIMemberInstitution Worcester Polytechnic Institute, for the invention PAU, a prosthetic, bionic limb which increases accessibility and dependability for the user. 9-12 Category: Arnav Chaphalkar, representing the Chicago Invention Convention for BlindSpace, a solution enabling visually impaired individuals to navigate the world with a whole new level of independence. K-8 Category: Dylan Mudalige, representing the Ohio Invention Convention for BalanceBuddy, a smart, automatic training wheel that helps kids learn to ride a bike safely and easily. Congratulations to these phenomenal young innovators! We’re proud to partner with the Genspiration Foundation to celebrate the next generation of change makers. Thank you to the Genspiration Foundation for choosing the NAI to spotlight these extraordinary young innovators through the Genspiration Prize! #innovation #invention #GenspirationPrize #NAI2025

Congratulations to #NAIMemberInstitution Tufts University, the recipient of the 2025 NAI Chapter of Excellence Award! The NAI Chapter of Excellence Award was established to honor exceptional NAI Chapters for their outstanding contributions to fostering innovation and the spirit of collaboration within the NAI community. The Tufts #NAIChapter continues to drive a culture of academic innovation where collaboration flourishes. Thank you to the Tufts University Chapter of the NAI for all you are doing to drive and foster innovation on campus and beyond! Pictured below: USPTO Northeast Regional Outreach Director Elizabeth Dougherty, HonNAI and NAI Board Member, stands next to Tufts University Senior Licensing Associate, Tech Transfer & Industry Collaboration, Emma Marie Anderson and NAI President Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI. #innovation #invention

Nominations are open for the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows! Do you know an inventor whose work is shaping the future? Nominate them for the highest professional distinction awarded exclusively to innovators. NAI Fellows are recognized for: • Pioneering patents and licensing • Breakthrough discoveries and technologies • Lasting societal impact • Championing a culture of innovation Submit your nomination through the Fellows Nomination Portal by July 31st: https://bit.ly/4k0cZ0Y New to the process? Click SIGN UP to create an account. Learn more about the nomination criteria: https://lnkd.in/exugbc7h Questions? Contact us at members@academyofinventors.org Join us in celebrating the visionaries who are shaping the future and transforming our world through bold innovation. #NAIFellows #NominateNow #Inventors #Innovation #Invention #TechLeadership

The Sentinel Award highlights individuals and organizations whose actions and support ensure that the mission of the National Academy of Inventors will continue far into the future. This year at #NAI2025, we were honored to present the Sentinel Award to avid supporters of the Academy, Stephen Susalka, HonNAI, Chief Executive Officer of AUTM, and Phil Weilerstein, HonNAI, President and Chief Executive Officer of VentureWell. With a background in neuroscience and deep expertise in technology transfer, Dr. Susalka has helped elevate AUTM as a global leader in advancing the commercialization of academic research. His advocacy and leadership have opened doors for inventors and helped ensure that academic discoveries reach society. We are proud to recognize his service and vision. For nearly three decades, Phil Weilerstein has championed early-stage science and technology entrepreneurs across the country. Through VentureWell, he has supported thousands of innovators and helped create a more inclusive and accessible path from idea to impact. His work has empowered the next generation of academic inventors and leaders. Through their leadership, both AUTM and VentureWell have forged meaningful partnerships with NAI, united by a shared commitment to strengthening, connecting, and growing the innovation ecosystem. Thank you, Dr. Susalka and Phil for your continued leadership and unwavering support of NAI and the broader innovation community! Pictured below: NAI President Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI, stands next to Phil Weilerstein, HonNAI; Stephen J. Susalka, HonNAI; and Anna Leese, FNAI, NAI Board Member. #NAI2025 #innovation #invention

Congratulations to Sudeep Sarkar, FNAI, Recipient of the 2025 NAI Founder's Award. The NAI is honored to present the 2025 Founder's Award to Sudeep Sarkar, Interim Dean of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing at #NAIMemberInstitution the University of South Florida. Dr. Sarkar has been a guiding force since the Academy’s inception. As an Associate Vice President at USF during the Academy’s earliest years and a close colleague of NAI President Paul R. Sanberg, his insights and support were instrumental. Dr. Sarkar is an internationally recognized researcher whose work bridges artificial intelligence, computer vision, biometrics, and real-world innovation. His pioneering contributions — from gait recognition and activity prediction to AI for independent living and satellite image analysis — have resulted in 10 U.S. patents and technology that has been licensed and commercialized. His commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the Academy’s mission continues to shape the future of invention. Thank you, Dr. Sarkar, for all of your contributions to the innovation ecosystem and to the Academy! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sarkar on his foundational role in establishing the Academy and his numerous contributions to the innovation ecosystem. Pictured below: Sudeep Sarkar, FNAI, stands next to NAI President Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI. #NAI2025 #innovation #invention | USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing | USF College of Engineering | USF Research & Innovation

Support the Next Generation of Inventors This #SocialMediaGivingDay, join the National Academy of Inventors in empowering future change makers through our Student Showcase, a program designed to celebrate exceptional student inventors and which serves as the premier arena to cultivate partnerships among the brightest minds in academic innovation, from across the nation and around the world. By making a gift today, you directly support the programs tailored to identify, support, and mentor the next generation of inventors—providing them with national recognition, expert guidance, and a platform to share their work with the innovation community. Support the next generation today: https://bit.ly/4lNv6Ik #SupportInnovation #NAIStudentShowcase #GivingDay #FutureInventors #StudentInnovators