Clinical application of Electromechanical Wave Imaging (EWI) to localize arrhythmiasCU25148Non-invasive arrhythmia source localization using EWI on standard ultrasound scanners, enabling clinical mapping without high-framerate data.TagsArrhythmiaCardiac muscleEchocardiographyInventorsElisa KonofagouMelina TourniManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2026-01-16
CRISPR-modified microorganisms for rare-earth element recoveryCU22215CRISPR-Cas12a engineering of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans to boost iron oxidation and rare-earth biomining in acidic environments.TagsAssayBacteriaCRISPRInventorsHeejung JungScott A. BantaYuta InabaManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-12-17
Humanoid-robot capable of facial co-expressionCU24301A soft-skinned humanoid robot predicts and synchronizes facial expressions in real time, enhancing natural human-robot interaction.TagsAnimatronicsAnthropomorphismAugmented realityInventorsHod LipsonYuhang HuManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-02-03
Non-invasive laser therapy for cytokine modulation and corneal inflammation managementCU18315Femtosecond laser therapy non-invasively modulates corneal cytokines to reduce inflammation and keratocyte apoptosis, preserving tissue.TagsAnalgesicAntibioticApoptosisInventorsSinisa VukelicManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-08-17CollectionsOphthalmology
Stepwise process for the sustainable recovery of rare metals and earth elementsCU21163Recovery of gold and rare earths from electronic waste via a green, stepwise supercritical CO2 and antisolvent process. 132 charactersTagsAcidCalciumCopperInventorsAh-Hyung Alissa ParkHaonan Danny HuangPeng PengManagerDovina QuDepartmentsEarth & Environmental EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-10-30
Virtual reality platform for upper limb motor rehabilitationCU25025VR platform for unconstrained upper-limb rehabilitation, enabling natural-movement tasks to improve motor function and real-world readiness.TagsMotor controlNeuronVirtual realityInventorsRobert CarreraSunil K. AgrawalManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-07-29
Easily searchable database of state diplomacy documents for researchersCU24252Machine-learning powered database of US diplomatic documents (1973–present) with automated tagging for rapid search, analysis, and forecasting.TagsAmortized analysisCommunicationDatabaseInventorsMatthew J. ConnellyManagerDovina QuDepartmentsHistoryDivisionsFaculty of the Arts & SciencesRelease Date2024-05-27
Selective laser treatment of carbon fiber compositesCU23313Programmable laser curing creates flexible CFRP structures with predesigned bends, enabling deployable, complex aerospace and defense components.TagsCarbon fibersLaserLaunch vehicleInventorsHayley McClintockHod LipsonManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-05-27
Rapid monitoring of community heath through wastewater surveillanceCU23120Wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 enables high-throughput community viral load, variant detection, and outbreak prediction.TagsAcidBioinformaticsDNA sequencingInventorsKartik ChandranManagerDovina QuDepartmentsEarth & Environmental EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2023-04-15CollectionsDigital Health (Software, AI, bioinformatics, etc)
Multi-material inverted selective laser sintering 3D printerCU19152Inverted SLS 3D printer enables multi-material parts with controllable strength/porosity and reduced waste.Tags3D printingLaserPorosityInventorsHod LipsonJohn WhiteheadManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2019-11-21
System for monitoring the smart grid management of electric transmission and distribution systemsM10-068A machine-learning system continuously evaluates capital, maintenance, and operations of smart grids to predict failures and optimize investments.TagsEfficient energy useElectrical gridMachine learningInventorsAlbert G. BoulangerLeon Li WuRoger N. AndersonManagerDovina QuDepartmentsCenter for Computational Learning Systems (CCLS)CS/SEASCS/SEAS and LDEO/EIDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2018-08-30
Robotic system for accelerated motor skills acquisition in sportsCU25023Robotic assist-as-needed sports training blends motion capture and pelvic/torso force guidance to accelerate motor skill learning.TagsArtificial intelligenceBiomedical engineeringElectroencephalographyInventorsSunil K. AgrawalManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2026-02-14
Humidity-responsive textiles for adaptive moisture managementCU22375Humidity-responsive textiles dynamically adjust breathability via reversible hygromorphing, passively regulating moisture and comfort without power.TagsElastic modulusHumidityLipid bilayerInventorsOzgur SahinYocheved UngarManagerDovina QuDepartmentsApplied Physics & Applied Math (APAM)Biological SciencesDivisionsFaculty of the Arts & SciencesFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2026-02-14
Adaptive machine learning platform for image-based rapid diagnostic test interpretationCU21034Adaptive AI interprets diverse rapid tests from images with self-supervised pretraining, smartphone-ready and scalable.TagsArtificial neural networkMachine learningQuality controlInventorsDavid ColburnGuangxing HanJiawei MaManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2026-02-14
Nanoscale plug-enabled membranes for efficient hydrogen productionCU25218Electrochemical nanoscale plugs seal membrane pinholes, cutting hydrogen crossover dramatically while preserving proton conductivity.TagsAcidElectrochemistryElectrolysis of waterInventorsAlan WestDaniel Vincent EspositoJesse DondapatiManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2026-01-16
Human-informed artificial intelligence system for enhanced eye disease detectionCU23260Expert-eye-movement informed AI enhances glaucoma, AMD detection with interpretable, trainee-friendly, weakly supervised vision transformers.TagsArtificial intelligenceConvolutional neural networkDeep learningInventorsGeorge CioffiKaveri ThakoorManagerDovina QuDepartmentsOphthalmologyDivisionsColumbia University Medical Center (CUMC)Release Date2025-04-21
Process for altering the surface chemistry of hydrophilic nanoparticles to minimize agglomeration in polymer nanocompositesCU24010Process modifies SiO2 nanoparticle surfaces with hydrophobic groups to prevent agglomeration, enabling highly dispersed polymer nanocomposites.TagsEvaporationFlocculationFood packagingInventorsMarshall TekellSanat KumarManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-01-16
Biodegradable, bio-based cellulose materialCU24116Biodegradable, bio-based microbial cellulose nanomaterial as a compostable, tunable alternative to plastics in packaging, textiles, and medical uses.TagsBiomaterialCelluloseGreen chemistryInventorsHelen Lu Ph.D.Romare AntrobusTheanne SchirosManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringCenter for Integrated Science & Engineering (CISE)DivisionsFAS & SEASFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-01-02
PhysioLabXR: Physiological data processing software for real-time, multimodal experimentsCU24335Real-time, open-source Python platform for multimodal physiological data fusion, visualization, and XR-enabled neuroscience experiments.TagsBrowser extensionCross-platform softwareElectrophysiologyInventorsHaowen 'John' WeiPaul SajdaSteven FeinerManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringComputer ScienceDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-11-08
Robotic traction head-neck brace for improved mobilityCU22116Wearable motorized head-neck traction brace offering portable, bidirectional cervical traction with real-time monitoring and adjustable force.TagsGraphical user interfaceIntervertebral discOrthoticsInventorsPriya KulkarniSunil K. AgrawalManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-11-08
Multi-lumen microneedle for intracochlear drug delivery and samplingCU21117Ultra-sharp multi-lumen microneedles enable simultaneous intracochlear drug delivery and perilymph sampling with zero net volume change.TagsCochleaDiffusionDrug deliveryInventorsAnil LalwaniAykut AksitJeffrey W. KysarManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringOtolaryngologyDivisionsColumbia University Medical Center (CUMC)Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-09-26
Hybrid nanoporous membrane for enhanced filtration and fluid flowCU22071Hybrid nanoporous membrane blends polymer layers with nanospikes for efficient nanoscale filtration, flow, and biofunctional manipulation.TagsCatalysisCell cultureFiltrationInventorsKam LeongLetao YangManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-07-09
Proton-conducting oxide membrane electrolysis cellCU23239Ultrathin proton-conducting oxide membranes boost water electrolysis efficiency by ~20%, enabling compact, cost-effective hydrogen production.TagsElectrolysisElectrolysis of waterEnergyInventorsDaniel Vincent EspositoManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-02-01
Light Guided Patterning of Stimuli-Responsive ActuatorsCU17117Photolithography-patterned water-responsive bacterial spores power humidity-driven actuators in polymer sheets, enabling energy-free adaptive architecture.TagsBacillusEndosporeHumidityInventorsOnur CakmakOzgur SahinXi ChenManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiological SciencesDivisionsFaculty of the Arts & SciencesRelease Date2023-03-08
Isotope separation via liquid solution centrifugationCU22257Efficient, scalable isotope separation via liquid solution centrifugation; safe, eco-friendly, high-throughput, tunable selectivity across elements.TagsCountercurrent exchangeEnergyEnvironmentally friendlyInventorsAlexander N. HallidayHeng ChenJoseph Francis WildManagerDovina QuDepartmentsApplied Physics & Applied Math (APAM)Earth and Environmental SciencesLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)DivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)Release Date2023-02-13
Synthesis method for high purity grapheneCU21336A controlled, automated CVD method producing ultra-pure graphene with faster, lower-temperature synthesis for scalable, high-performance films.TagsChemical vapor depositionGrapheneHeterojunctionInventorsChristopher DiMarcoJames HoneManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering andFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2021-05-26
Provider Co-Management Index-9 (PCMI-Short) for rapid assessment of patient co-managementCU21272PCMI-Short rapidly gauges two clinicians’ co-management cooperativity via a concise 9-item survey for interdisciplinary care.TagsInterpersonal relationshipPublic healthInventorsAllison NorfulManagerDovina QuDepartmentsSchool of NursingDivisionsSchool of Nursing (CUMC)Release Date2021-04-08
Real-time guidance of RFA catheter contact orientationCU19041Real-time OCT-guided RFA catheter placement with contact/orientation visualization, boosting accuracy and lesion quality.TagsCatheterContact angleLesionInventorsChristine P. HendonCindy YuRajinder Singh-MoonManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2020-12-02CollectionsCardiovascular
DSSR: an integrated software tool for dissecting the spatial structure of RNACU20391Integrated DSSR software automates RNA/DNA 3D structure analysis, annotation, and in silico mutations, streamlining bioinformatics workflows.TagsAcidBioinformaticsIn silicoInventorsHarmen J. BussemakerXiang-Jun LuManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiological SciencesDivisionsFaculty of the Arts & SciencesRelease Date2020-06-15CollectionsPlatform/Research ToolDigital Health (Software, AI, bioinformatics, etc)
Scanning electrochemical microscope for efficient nanoscopic imaging over macroscopic areasCU17170Non-local scanning probes plus compressed sensing accelerate nanoscopic imaging across large areas, boosting speed without sacrificing resolution.TagsAtrophyMacular degenerationPhenotypeInventorsDaniel Vincent EspositoGlen Daniel O'NeilHan-wen KuoManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryColumbia Technology VenturesElectrical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)MorningsideRelease Date2019-01-25
Hydrogen-mediated electrolyzer system for acid and base production from saltwaterCU20290Hydrogen-mediated, membrane-free saltwater electrolyzer for simultaneous acid/base production at low voltage, with low fouling.TagsAcidAlkalinityBrineInventorsDaniel Vincent EspositoQuinten van HinsbergManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-11-07
Focused ultrasound nanoparticles for targeted imaging and neuroregenerationCU21224Ultrasound-activated nanocup theranostics cross BBB for targeted Alzheimer’s imaging and neuroregenerative therapy.TagsAmyloid betaAntibodyBlood–brain barrierInventorsAntonios PoulipoulosElisa KonofagouManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-07-29
Blood-brain barrier opening and cavitation imaging using a single diagnostic imaging arrayCU21007Single diagnostic ultrasound array opens the blood-brain barrier and images cavitation simultaneously for cost-effective, targeted brain therapy.TagsBeamformingBlood–brain barrierCavitationInventorsElisa KonofagouMark T. BurgessRobin JiManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-07-29
Method for generating biodegradable textiles with vivid color and enhanced performanceCU20256Biodegradable, dye-free protein fibers with inherent color and UV properties; sustainable, low-water/energy use, compostable textiles.TagsBiodegradationBiomaterialBiopolymerInventorsAllie ObermeyerChui Lian LeeHelen LuManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringCenter for Integrated Science & Engineering (CISE)Chemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFAS & SEASFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-07-28
Mechanosensitive regulatory T cell induction for improved adoptive immunotherapyCU23392Mechanosensitive substrate stiffness boosts stable regulatory T cell induction, improving durability and effectiveness for adoptive immunotherapy.TagsAutoimmune diseaseCoatingImmune systemInventorsLance KamLingting ShiManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-12-12
Fenton-fungal reactor for biodegradation of persistent organic pollutantsCU22197A fungal-Fenton reactor degrades persistent pollutants using white rot fungi with low H2O2, recycling iron for sustainability.TagsAerationBiodegradationEnvironmental healthInventorsElizabeth Amy LandisJulian John Alexander Van der MadeKartik ChandranManagerDovina QuDepartmentsEarth & Environmental EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-12-06
Moisture enhanced CO2 desorption for direct air captureCU23331Moisture-assisted direct air capture with alkaline sorbents enables low-energy CO2 desorption at 120–200°C, boosting throughput and reducing costs.TagsAdsorptionCarbon capture and storageCarbon footprintInventorsRobert FarrautoSoosan KimManagerDovina QuDepartmentsEarth & Environmental EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-04-01
Optical catheters and methods for diagnosis of uterine cancer and fibroidsCU23142An optical catheter using infrared and OCT spectrometry enables noninvasive, real-time differentiation of uterine cancer and fibroids.TagsCarcinomaCatheterCurettageInventorsAidan TherienArielle JoasilChristine P. HendonManagerDovina QuDepartmentsElectrical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2024-01-18CollectionsOncologyMedical DeviceWomen's Health
Continuous, self-calibrating, cuffless, and non-invasive blood pressure monitorCU19046Self-calibrating, cuffless wrist monitor delivers continuous, non-invasive blood pressure with motion-aware accuracy via ML algorithms.TagsAmbulatory careBiometricsBlood pressureInventorsDavid ColburnSamuel Sia Ph.D.ManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2023-10-20CollectionsMedical DeviceCardiovascular
Method to Enhance Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for Eye Disease DetectionCU22266AI-enhanced portable OCT improves image quality and automatically detects AMD, enabling low-cost, accessible eye disease screening.TagsInternal medicineMacular degenerationNatural disasterInventorsChristine P. HendonDesmond YaoDonald Charles HoodManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringOphthalmologyDivisionsColumbia University Medical Center (CUMC)Faculty of the Arts & SciencesFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2023-02-20CollectionsOphthalmologyMedical DeviceDigital Health (Software, AI, bioinformatics, etc)
Algorithm for optimal bidding of energy storage into energy marketsCU22303Dynamic, fast algorithm optimizes energy storage bids in volatile markets to maximize operator profits and adapt to demand.TagsAlgorithmEnergy storageNonlinear systemInventorsBolun XuJoshua JaworskiNik ZhengManagerDovina QuDepartmentsEarth & Environmental EngineeringElectrical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2022-08-20
High-yield production of macroscopic 2D materialsCU20156Ultra-flat gold tape enables scalable, high-yield production of macroscopic 2D materials for electronics and quantum tech.TagsGrapheneMetalMonolayerInventorsFang LiuJames HoneJue WangManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemistryMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFaculty of the Arts & SciencesFu Foundation School of Engineering andFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2020-05-13
Composite material for biocompatible soft electronicsCU20070Biocompatible composite adhesive enabling high-resolution, non-invasive soft electronics for precise neural and bio-signal interfacing.TagsAnisotropyBiocompatibilityBiomaterialInventorsDion KhodagholyPatricia Jastrzebska-PerfectManagerDovina QuDepartmentsElectrical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2020-04-16
High-pressure injector device for comfortable and rapid drug deliveryCU18187High-pressure, spring-free injector enables rapid, quiet delivery of viscous drugs for self-administration and higher concentration dosing.TagsAdrenalineBiopharmaceuticalDrug deliveryInventorsOzgur SahinManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiological SciencesDivisionsFaculty of the Arts & SciencesRelease Date2019-12-03
Graphene field effect transistors for the determination of pH in aqueous environmentsCU15155GFET pH sensor in water uses embedded high-dielectric gate, no external electrodes, low-voltage, photolithography.TagsAcidBiosensorDielectricInventorsQiao LinYibo ZhuManagerDovina QuDepartmentsMechanical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2016-01-06
Focused ultrasound system for localized drug delivery across the blood brain barrier2039Focused ultrasound with microbubbles locally and reversibly opens the BBB, enabling targeted brain drug delivery and CNS research.TagsApertureBlood–brain barrierBrainInventorsElisa KonofagouJames Junesik J. ChoiMathieu PernotManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringNeurologyDivisionsColumbia University Medical Center (CUMC)Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2014-09-15
Focused ultrasound planning system enables blood-brain barrier opening with a single element transducer2687A low-cost, MR-guidance-free focused ultrasound method opens the blood-brain barrier with a single transducer.TagsAntibodyBacteriaBlood–brain barrierInventorsElisa KonofagouThomas DeffieuxManagerDovina QuDepartmentsBiomedical EngineeringDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2014-07-09
Computer-Aided Interactive Design of Garments Using 2D Patterns and 3D ModelsM11-040Interactive 2D pattern editing and real-time 3D garment simulation predict fabric behavior, speeding design and reducing costs.Tags3D modelingComputerMedical deviceInventorsDaniel KaufmanEitan GrinspunNobuyuki UmetaniManagerDovina QuDepartmentsComputer ScienceDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-04-23
Low-concentration nonflammable electrolytes for potassium batteriesCU25001Nonflammable, low-concentration potassium battery electrolyte enabling safe graphite-compatible cycling and HF-free performance.TagsAcidElectrolyteEnergy densityInventorsAndrew EllisLauren MarbellaPablo Buitrago BoteroManagerDovina QuDepartmentsChemical Engineering/Applied ChemistryDivisionsFu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)Release Date2025-01-02
Provider Co-Management Index (PCMI)CU24206A concise survey assessing clinician co-management, communication, and shared care philosophy across provider dyads.TagsCommunicationNurse practitionerPDFInventorsAllison NorfulManagerDovina QuDepartmentsSchool of NursingDivisionsSchool of Nursing (CUMC)Release Date2024-05-08
