The College supports economic development in Alabama by preparing the current and future workforce helping to retain talent in the state, form spin-off enterprises, and commercialize innovations generated by A&S faculty, staff and students.
Arts and Sciences Innovation and Commercialization Disclosures
| Department | Date | Technology Title | Primary Inventor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: 20-0022 | 3/30/2020 | Methods for Converting PVC Elastomers (Collaboration) | Jason E. Bara |
| Physics and Astronomy: 20-0025 | 4/21/20 | Artificially Intelligent Navigation System | Adam J. Hauser |
| Physics and Astronomy: 20-0034 | 6/19/20 | Growth Methodology: Sputter Beam Epitaxy for Epitaxial Growth | Adam J. Hauser |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: 21-0013 | 11/23/20 | Formulation and synthesis process of nutraceutical composition with potential higher bioavailability and immunological value | Gabriela Gurau |
Spin-off Enterprises
| Department | Enterprise | Faculty Member/s |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | ThruPore Technologies: Develops and manufactures superior heterogeneous catalysts for chemical research and chemical manufacturing | Martin G. Bakker |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | 525 Solutions, Inc.: Utilizes natural ingredients to assist in the side effects of diseases like diabetes | Robin Rogers |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | Innovative Valency: Manufactures air-sensitive reagents and ligands for organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry | Anthony J. Arduengo III (emeritus) |
Patents Awarded to Faculty
| Invention Name | Inventor | Application Number | Issue Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biofidelic Conductive Skin Stimulant | Kim Lackey (Biological Sciences), Vinu Unnikrishnan* (Aerospace Engineering) – Collaboration | 16/106,934 – US Utility Application | 2/23/2021 | 10,930,176 |
| Composite Electrodes and Methods for the Fabrication and Use Thereof | Shanlin Pan/Arun Gupta (Chemistry) | 16/259,043 – US Utility Application | 11/30/2021 | 11,186,917 |
| Light Driven Metal Pincer Photocatalysts for Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Carbon Monoxide |
Elizabeth Papish (Chemistry) | 16/131,545– Utility | 8/31/2021 | 11,103,861 |
| New and Energy-Efficient Method for Ionic-Liquid-Based Selective Isolation of Chitin Using Aqueous Biphasic Systems | Robin Rogers (Chemistry) | 15/862,805 – US Utility Application | 2/23/2021 | 10,927,191 |
| Metal Particle-Chitin Composite Materials and Methods of Making | Robin Rogers (Chemistry) | 15/933,700 – US Utility Application | 3/9/2021 | 10,941,258 |
