USC Researcher Honors
Showcasing USC innovation making a difference in society and in our communities.
Recognition From Professional and Other Organizations
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Thirteen USC Innovators Inducted as National Academy of Inventors Class of 2026 Senior Members
We proudly celebrate the induction of 13 distinguished researchers into the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), one of the highest professional honors awarded to academic inventors whose patented discoveries have made a tangible impact on society. Founded in 2010, the NAI recognizes inventors affiliated with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office–recognized institutions who have demonstrated a
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Three USC Viterbi Professors Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
We’re thrilled to have three fellows in the NAI Class of 2025 from USC! Shang-Hua Teng, S.K. Gupta and Massoud Pedram of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have been elected fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), an honor that recognizes academic inventors whose work has generated significant societal and economic impact. The NAI, founded in
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11 USC Researchers Named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
Congratulations to the 11 USC researchers named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors, a nonprofit member organization that encourages inventors in higher education! Election as an NAI senior member recognizes remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society. The honor also represents growing success
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Two USC scientists called to serve on Biden’s renewed Cancer Moonshot initiative
John Carpten and Peter Kuhn will serve in the research effort aimed at reducing the national cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years.
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Three USC faculty named 2021 AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected three USC faculty to become AAAS Fellows in 2021: Andrea Armani, Yannis Yortsos, and Mark Humayun.
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Andrea Armani, Sri Narayan, and Cyrus Shahabi Elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Three USC professors have been elected as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.
Featured Researchers
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Three USC Viterbi Professors Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
We’re thrilled to have three fellows in the NAI Class of 2025 from USC! Shang-Hua Teng, S.K. Gupta and Massoud Pedram of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have been elected fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), an honor that recognizes academic inventors whose work has generated significant societal and economic impact. The NAI, founded in…
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NASA Collaboration Builds on International Space Station Robots’ Trojan Ties
When astronauts aboard the International Space Station need some help with route tasks, they rely upon a trio of helpers that are not only competent but cute. Bumble, Honey and Queen are cube-shaped, candy-colored robots about the size of toaster with glowing “eyes” on their touchscreen interface. Together they’re known as Astrobee, a free-flying robotic…
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Researchers Invent New AI Tool to Automate Detection of Cancer in Blood Samples
When cancer spreads, tiny amounts of cells can break away from tumors and circulate in the bloodstream. A liquid biopsy is a means to detect the presence of cancer by detecting these cancer cells floating in blood samples. However, current state-of-the-art methods have necessitated trained specialists to comb through and review images of thousands of…