Prof. Kyle Smith has earned a college award for his research resulting in invention disclosures and/or patent applications - several metrics that point to society-impacting research.
This new award recognizes exceptional individuals who are working at the early stages of the innovation life cycle to turn their research into products that benefit society. Candidates are selected from the pool of faculty who made invention disclosures to the Office of Technology Management during the previous academic year.
The award was introduced to recognize accomplishments of Grainger faculty who engage in translational research by submitting invention disclosures and/or patent applications. Invention disclosures and patents are key metrics of The Grainger College of Engineering and they play a significant role in amplifying the impact of faculty research.
Much of Smith’s current work focuses on water desalination using electrochemical methods.
He will be formally recognized at the college awards event on April 29.