Enginuity

Dean Ayanna Howard chats about innovation and entrepreneurship with 2025 Next Gen Innovator of the Year Ian Harris and Early Career Innovator of the Year Eduardo Reátegui. Views: 13

The Ohio State University is an elite research institution where thousands of world-class researchers discover and innovate on a daily basis. But annually only one of these researchers is named Ohio State Innovator of the Year. In 2025, that someone is Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Sanjay Krishna. Sanjay and his team are developing next-generation infrared detectors, arrays and imagers. He is co-founder and chief technical officer of SK Infrared, a startup company focused on defense, aerospace and biomedical applications of infrared imaging. He also launched a course to teach entrepreneurial-minded engineering students how to create value from their inventions. Views: 24

Collaborations between companies and universities aren’t uncommon, but few, if any, can match the Honda-Ohio State Partnership and the mutual impact it has made on both iconic institutions. The 25th anniversary of this iconic partnership will be celebrated later this month, but in reality the collaboration began shortly after Honda arrived in the Buckeye State in 1979. Together, Honda and Ohio State have transformed research and learning experiences for students, launched careers, sparked innovation, and strengthened the mobility industry in Ohio and beyond. In this episode, Dean Ayanna Howard chats first with American Honda Motor Company Executive Vice President Bob Nelson, and then with two Honda Launchpad students (Sarina Mathis and James Colachis) about collaboration, innovation and creativity. Views: 397

Dean Ayanna Howard discusses commercialization and entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University with Kevin Taylor, the chief innovation officer for Ohio State’s Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge. In this role, he leads a commercialization and licensing team that works with researchers to translate their innovations into commercial opportunities that positively impact people’s lives and benefit the world. Oh, and Kevin is an Ohio State Engineering alumnus, so he and Dean Howard chat about some recent startup and licensing examples involving Buckeye Engineers. Views: 380

A professor in Ohio State’s William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Jessica Winter is a well-known leader in nanobiotechnology and has invented materials used in cancer detection and research. She has developed methods to tightly pack multiple nanoparticles in polymer carriers so that their properties could be multiplied. This approach led to her invention of MultiDot, a group of semiconductor nanoparticle quantum dots that allow researchers to track tagged molecules. In biomedical applications, researchers can attach the MultiDot to specific cell structures and better identify and understand disease progression. After being diagnosed with cancer, she started Core Quantum Technologies, which commercialized her research and focuses on a nanoparticle diagnostic that matches cancer patients to therapies, allowing patients to become fully informed about the best possible treatments for their disease. Views: 563

In 2020, Sampriti launched Navier, a next-generation maritime company whose mission is to build the most compelling zero-emission marine vessels. By adapting technology from automotive and aerospace, her company is making electric hydrofoiling more accessible and efficient. Last spring they began delivering their first product to customers, the N30 Pioneer Edition. She joins Dean Ayanna Howard to share her entrepreneurial journey, Navier’s past, present and future, and her advice for current Ohio State students. Views: 565

Ohio State Engineering alumnus Michael Triplett is what you would call a serial biotech entrepreneur. Today, he is co-founder and board chair of Armatus Bio as well as co-founder and board member of Clarametyx Biosciences, a startup infectious disease company pursuing novel therapeutics and vaccines for the treatment and prevention of biofilm-related bacterial infections. Not so long ago, he co-founded and served as president and CEO of Myonexus Therapeutics, a clinical stage gene therapy company developing first-ever treatments for limb-girdle muscular dystrophies. Myonexus was acquired by Sarepta Therapeutics for more than $225 million in April 2019.  Excelling at the interfaces of business and innovation, Michael is passionate about translating world-class science and technology into transformative businesses, products and capabilities that enhance human health, American competitiveness, and economic opportunity. He focuses on life sciences technology ventures, innovation, technology-based economic development, and STEM education for students of all backgrounds. Views: 549

Dean Ayanna Howard chats with globally recognized entrepreneur, technologist and community leader, Ratmir Timashev about his entrepreneurial journey and the new Center for Software Innovation. The founder of Veeam Software, he is an alumnus, a champion of education and technological innovation in the Midwest, and a staunch supporter of The Ohio State University. Learn more about Ratmir Timashev: www.ratmirtimashev.com. Views: 227

Dean Ayanna Howard chats with Peter Mohler, Ohio State’s Executive Vice President for Research, Innovation and Knowledge, about Ohio State’s growing innovation district – Carmenton. It began as a vision shared between the university, the City of Columbus and JobsOhio. The groups came together to accelerate collaboration between the public, private and academic sectors — collaboration with the power to nurture our region, from economic success to health to social and cultural vibrance. As you can imagine, Buckeye Engineers are making things happen in Carmenton! Views: 248

In 2017, The Ohio State University joined the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) — a coalition of engineering programs from across the nation committed to preparing its students with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the past six years, the college has focused on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment, and the engagement of faculty and students in entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML), centered on three key elements: curiosity, connections, and creating value, also known as the three Cs. Enginuity guest Professor David Tomasko is the College of Engineering’s associate dean for academic programs and student services. He was part of the team that advocated for Ohio State’s involvement in KEEN, and he’s currently co-leading a KEEN-funded project. Views: 240

Climate change is among the world’s most urgent challenges, and it affects every person – make that every species – on Earth. Rising temperatures are fueling environmental crises, natural disasters, food and water insecurity, economic disruption, and increases in respiratory and infectious diseases. Assistant Prof. Kelsea Best’s research is focused on climate change, specifically how it interacts with human societies and infrastructure, how people may adapt to climate change effects, and how climate adaptation measures can be designed and implemented in a just and equitable way. Views: 247

On January 8th, The American Red Cross announced an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Without a dramatic increase in blood donors, shortages will occur more often. That’s why Ohio Eminent Scholar Andre Palmer, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has devoted his research lab to advancing viable artificial blood components. Views: 284

In this episode, Dean Ayanna Howard chats with M4 Lab Director Megan Malara. The 4 Ms stand for Medical, Modeling, Materials and Manufacturing. It is one of the first residents of Ohio State’s spectacular Pelotonia Research Center on west campus. The engineers, physicians and students that work there leverage the power of additive manufacturing, better known as 3D printing, to improve – and in some cases, save – lives. Views: 245

The College of Engineering’s breadth and depth equips it better than most institutions to approach the lofty goal of making mobility smarter. From autonomous vehicle technologies to new planning methods for city infrastructure, Buckeye Engineers lead global discussions and advance national initiatives. But one of our most treasured assets in mobility innovation is our connection to the Transportation Research Center, more commonly known as TRC, located on 45 hundred acres of land in East Liberty, Ohio, about 40 miles northwest of campus. It is North America’s most advanced, independent mobility testing service provider, fulfilling the complex engineering, research, evaluation and testing needs of industries and governments worldwide. In this episode, Dean Ayanna Howard chats with Brett Roubinek, president and CEO of TRC. Views: 338

A new field is forming at the intersection of computer science, wildlife biology and social sciences: Imageomics. With a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Professor Tanya Berger-Wolf, director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute, is working with a team of researchers, scientists and students to leverage AI to lead a movement in wildlife conservation. Views: 273

The President’s Buckeye Accelerator program at Ohio State supports students who launch startups, combining entrepreneurial skill building, deep mentorship, community building and funding with a structured process. Parawave, a startup formed by Engineering students Adithya Ramaswami and Jack Murray, was chosen as part of the program’s first-ever cohort. They join Dean Ayanna Howard to discuss launching a drone company while finishing their degrees. Social Profiles: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parawave/https://www.instagram.com/parawaveaero/https://twitter.com/parawaveaerohttps://www.facebook.com/parawaveaero Views: 269

In January 2022, leaders from Intel announced a $20 billion investment in the construction of two new computer chip factories in central Ohio. And this past September, Intel awarded three grants to Ohio State – a combined $4.5 million – to prepare a highly skilled and diverse semiconductor industry workforce and to advance development of semiconductors and next-generation device technologies. Listen as Dean Ayanna Howard chats with Steve Ringel, Distinguished University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, who also serves as executive director of Ohio State’s Institute for Materials Research, home of the new Center for Advancing Semiconductor Fabrication Research and Education. Views: 263

Blending the agility of artisans and the reproducibility of machines, HAMMER, a brand new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, has the potential to create more robust local supply chains, lower manufacturing’s carbon footprint and create new economic opportunities. Listen as Dean Ayanna Howard chats with HAMMER Director, Professor Glenn Daehn. Views: 215

One of the most exciting developments in biotechnology is the emerging field of regenerative medicine. Our guests today are two Ohio State engineers advancing a technology called tissue nanotransfection that has the potential to drastically improve outcomes for patients battling chronic diseases and debilitating injuries. Listen as Ayanna Howard, dean of the College of Engineering chats with Professors Natalia Higuita-Castro and Daniel Gallego-Perez about their cutting-edge research! Views: 234

HackOHI/O is a free, 24-hour hackathon that attracts over 800 participants for a full weekend of coding, learning, networking and innovation. The event is hosted by OHI/O, an Informal Learning Program dedicated to fostering tech culture at The Ohio State University. This year, HackOHI/O is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and has some exciting announcements. Dean Ayanna Howard chats with Cal King, Director of OHI/O and Student Co-Lead Adit Anup about how students benefit, how companies get involved and how much fun is had at the hackathon, happening October 8-9, 2022. Views: 203