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Active Intellectual Property Disclosure Executive Summaries (Coming Soon)

Below you will find our Active Intellectual Property Disclosures grouped by a variety of categories. The executive summaries for select innovations are linked via embedded download; Access by clicking the IP Disclosure Number. If you have any questions, contact our office at technology.transfer@morgan.edu.

Analytics & Testing
IP Disclosure Number  IP Disclosure Title  Inventor(s)
016/2014 Development of a Novel Diagnostic Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Simon Nyaga
021/2015 Method for Determining Storm Water Utility Fees and Credits Using Engineering Based Parameters and Recession Analysis Dr. James Hunter
056/2019 Method of Checking Authenticity of Banknotes, Documents, Security Labels and Related Items using the Synchronous Flouresence Spectroscopy Dr. Alexander Samokhvalov
077/2019 Nanoscale Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) Electrode Dr. Birol Ozturk, Alperen Guver, Peker Milas
084/2020 Automated Method to Characterize Macro-Scale Damage of Glass/Epoxy Composite Laminates Dr. Kadir Aslan, Taofeek Obafemi-Bababtunde, Enock Bonyi
101/2020 Modified SDLC Method to Improve Solution Validation Shanelle Harris
115/2021 Smart Materials Integrated into a Carbon Fiber Olymer for Measuring Structural Damage Dr. Dereje Seifu, Asha Hall
120/2021 Green Infrastructure - System Inspection and Evaluation (GI-SIE) Model Dr. James Hunter, Dr. Xuejun Qian, Jingwen Xue
122/2021 Corneal Topographic Diagnostic Indices Based on Fellow-Eye Differences Dr. Shiva Mehravaran
145/2022 Universal Confocal Flourescence Arm for Reflecting Optical Microscopes Dr. Birol Ozturk, Peker Milas

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Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
057/2019 Framework for Cross-Modal Image Retrieval based on Automatic Caption and Concept Generation Using Deep Learning Dr. Md Mahmudur Rahman
138/2022 Image Deblurring Using a Multi-Layer LSTM Network Dr. Arlene Cole-Rhodes, Greig Richmond
140/2022 Machine Learning Method for Quantitative Cyber Risk Measurement Dr. Richard Dean, Wondimu Zegeye, Dr. Farzad Moazzami

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Biology, Microbiology, and Aquaculture
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
028/2016 Recirculating High Density Aquaculture System Rebekah Borgert
042/2017 Increased Growth Marine Aquaponics (IGMA) Dr. Thomas Ihde, Rebekah Borgert
043/2017 Identification of Genetic Markers for Oyster Selective Breeding  Dr. Ming Liu
070/2019 Developing Oyster Lines with Unique Shell Pigmentations Dr. Ming Liu
075/2019 Backyard Oyster Filter - Resident Kit to Help the Chesapeake Dr. Thomas Ihde
128/2021 Development of Heat-Tolerant Soft-shell Clams Dr. Ming Liu, Brittany Wolfe-Bryant, Jon Farrington
129/2021 System for Openwater Culture of Molluscan Bivalves Jon Farrington
130/2021 Active Circulation System for Shellfish Culture Jon Farringon
137/2022 Polyculture Method of Clams with Oysters Dr. Ming Liu

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Chemical and Biochemical
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
000/2010 Metal-Assisted and Microwave-Accelerated Evaporative Crystallization Dr. Kadir Aslan
033/2017 Apparel for Slow-Release Topical Administration of Natural Products Dr. Cassandra Dickerson
102/2020 Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Biosensors for Aflatoxins Dr. Yangchao Zhang, Aeshah Alshehri
108/2021 Rhodamine-based Flourescent Sensor Detection of Copper Dr. Fasil Abebe
111/2021 Silver Nanoparticle Surface Enabled Self-Assembly of Organic Dye Molecules Dr. Hungtao Yu, Dr. Hua Deng

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Communication and Electronics Technology
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
034/2017 Multi-band Multi-Mode Software Defined Radio Dr. Willie Thompson, Samuel Berhanu, Jan-Paul Alleyne
058/2019 Real-Time Data-Aided Blind Equalizer Dr. Arlene Cole-Rhodes, Dr. Peter Taiwo
059/2019 Mobile Multi-User MIMO Communications for Millimeter-Wave Networks Dr. Arlene Cole-Rhodes, Dr. Peter Taiwo
067/2019 Laser Induced Graphitization and Diamond Coating of Boron Carbide Dr. Michael Spencer, Abdulganiyu Ajilore
071/2019 RLS-Kaiser based Smart Antenna System Dr. Kevin Kornegay, Hailu Kassa
103/2020 Adaptive OFDM for Aeronautical Channels Dr. Richard Dean, Tasmeer Alam
117/2021 OFDM with Joint Equalization and Diversity Method Dr. Richard Dean, Dr. Farzad Moazzami, Tasmeer Alam

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Cybersecurity
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
029/2017 The Gatekeeper Framework (Security Networking) Dr. Kevin Kornegay, Dr. Willie Thompson II
079/2019 Multi-Layer Hidden Markov Model Based Intrusion Detection System Dr. Richard Dean, Dr. Farzad Moazzami, Wondimu Zegeye
088/2020 Automated Calculation of a Risk Decision for a Textual Document using Probabilistic Neural Network Garfield Jones
099/2020 GAN Augmented Text Anomaly Detection Method Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Mariem Ben Fadhel
140/2022 Machine Learning Method for Quantitative Cyber Risk Measurement Dr. Richard Dean, Farzad Moazzami, Wondimu Zegeye

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Educational and Instructional Platforms
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
044/2017 STEAM E-Train Instructional Program Richard Lacouture, Nicole Williams
123/2021 Engaging Global Leaders Instructional Platform Dr. Charlene Chester Jerome, Marisa Gray, Natasha Otto
131/2021 Culturally Responsive Teaching Observation Protocols for Active Learning Dr. Asamoah Nkwanta, Dr. Cleo Hughes-Darden, Roni Ellington

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Energy Systems and Devices
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
013/2014 Building Occupant Tracking with Visible Light Communication Sequential Relay Messaging and Lighting Modules Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Christian Emiyah, Samuel Mbugua
086/2020 Flexible Piezoelectric Film-Based Power Source Dr. Birol Ozturk, Peker Milas
104/2020 Synthesized Boron Carbide Microstructure via Microwave-Assisted Carbothermic Reaction Dr. Yucheng Lan, Saroj Pramanik, Abdellah Lisfi
121/2021 Heat Storage Method for a Solar Air Collector System Dr. Seong Lee, Dr. Xuejun Qian, Yulai Yang

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Environmental
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
013/2014 Building Occupant Tracking with Visible Light Communication Sequential Relay Messaging and Lighting Modules Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Christian Emiyah, Samuel Mbugua
021/2015 Method for Determining Storm Water Utility Fees and Credits Using Engineering Based Parameters and Recession Analysis Dr. James Hunter
039/2017 Bacterial Polysaccharides for Heavy Metal Capture Dr. Pumtiwitt McCarthy, Sujan Ghimire
046/2018 By-Product Amendments to Remediate Soil Lead Dr. Alexander Wooten
120/2021 Green Infrastructure - System Inspection and Evalution (GI-SIE) Model Dr. James Hunter, Dr. Xuejun Qian, Jingwen Xue
121/2021 Heat Storage Method for a Solar Air Collector System Dr. Seong Lee, Dr. Xuejun Qian, Yulai Yang
126/2021 Carbon Nanotube Magnetic Sensor to Monitor Heavy Metals in Water Dr. Dereje Seifu
127/2021 Ecology Mapping Method to Prioritize Environmental Actions Dr. Archana Sharma

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Health, Medical, and Biomedical
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
000/2010 Metal-Assisted and Microwave-Accelerated Evaporative Crystallization Dr. Kadir Aslan
016/2014 Development of a Novel Diagnostic Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Simon Nyaga
020/2014 Decrystallization of Crystals of Chemical Compounds Using Nanoparticles and Microwave Heating for Treatment of Arthritis Dr. Kadir Aslan
033/2017 Apparel for Slow-Release Topical Administration of Natural Products Dr. Cassandra Dickerson
037/2017 Diabetic Shoe and Insole Dr. LaPorchia Davis
047/2018 P-VEST (Pulmonary Vest for Electro-Sonic Treatment) Dr. Timothy Akers, Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Dr. Gregory Ramsey, Dr. Cassandra Dickerson
054/2018 Rapid Assembly PODS for Immediate Deployment (Prevention on Demand) Dr. Timothy Akers
065/2019 Retrieval-Based Decision Support System to Enable the Automated Diagnosis of Multiple Skin Cancer Type from Dermoscopic Images Dr. Md Mahmudur Rahman
107/2021 "When You Hit Me" - An Interactive 3D Medical Animation App Dr. Stacey Patton
122/2021 Corneal Topographic Diagnostic Indices Based on Fellow-Eye Difference Dr. Shiva Mehravaran

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Materials
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
067/2019 Laser Induced Graphitization and Diamond Coating of Boron Carbide Michael Spencer, Abdulganiyu Ajilore
111/2021 Silver Nanoparticle Surface Enabled Self-Assembly of Organic Dye Molecules Dr. Hongtao Yu, Dr. Hua Deng
115/2021 Smart Materials Integrated into a Carbon Fiber Polymer for Measuring Structural Damage Dr. Dereje Seifu, Asha Hall

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Nanotechnology
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
000/2010 Metal-Assisted and Microwave-Accelerated Evaporative Crystallization Dr. Kadir Aslan
020/2014 Decrystallization of Crystals of Chemical Compounds Using Nanoparticles and Microwave Heating for Treatment of Arthritis Dr. Kadir Aslan
077/2019 Nanoscale Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) Electrode Dr. Birol Ozturk, Alperen Guver, Peker Milas
111/2021 Silver Nanoparticle Surface Enabled Self-Assembly of Organic Dye Molecules Dr. Hongtao Yu, Dr. Hua Deng
126/2021 Carbon Nanotube Magnetic Sensor to Monitor Heavy Metals in Water Dr. Dereje Seifu

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Sensors and Systems
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
013/2014 Building Occupant Tracking with Visible Light Communication Sequential Relay Messaging and Lighting Modules Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Christian Emiyah, Samuel Mbugua
069/2019 Sensors for Macromolecules Based on Oxide Interfaces Dr. Ramesh Budhani
074/2019 Biosensor Using Nano-Cone Arrays Dr. Yucheng Lin
082/2020 Flourescent Turn-on Chemosensors for Detection of Aluminum Ion and Azide Dr. Fasil Abebe
083/2020 Rapid Sensing of Biological and Environmental Analytes Using Microwave-Accelerated Assays and a MATLAB Application Dr. Kadir Aslan, Edward Constance, Enock Bonyi
102/2020 Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Biosensors for Aflatoxins Dr. Yongchao Zhang, Aeshah Alsheri
108/2021 Rhodamine-based Fluorescent Sensor for Detection of Copper Dr. Fasil Abebe
126/2021 Carbon Nanotube Magnetic Sensor to Monitor Heavy Metals in Water Dr. Dereje Seifu

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Social Impact Innovations
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
037/2017 Diabetic Shoe & Insole Dr. LaPorchia Davis
051/2018 Perceived Risk Hierarchy Methodology Dr. Lorece Edwards
054/2018 Rapid Assembly PODS for Immediate Deployment (Prevention on Demand) Dr. Timothy Akers
061/2019 Framework for Public Housing Index Dr. Jacqueline Holland
107/2021 "When You Hit Me"- An Interactive 3D Medical Animation App Dr. Stacey Patton

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Software and Computer Hardware
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
029/2017 The Gatekeeper Framework (Security Networking) Dr. Kevin Kornegay, Dr. Willie Thompson
034/2017 Multi-Band Multi-Mode Software Defined Radio Dr. Willie Thompson, Samuel Berhanu, Jan-Paul Alleyne
057/2019 Framework for Cross-Modal Image Retrieval Based on Automatic Caption and Concept Generation Using Deep Learning Dr. Md Mahmudur Rahman
060/2019 Interface Between Traffic Light Optimization Algorithm and Driving Simulator Dr. Md Mahmudur Rahman
076/2019 Optimal Automated Demand Responsive Feeder Transit Operation Method Young-Jae Lee, Amirreza Nickkar
078/2019 Method to Merge Datasets Space and Time Variables Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Snehanshu Banerjee, Mahmoud Ayman Sayed
080/2020 A Multipurpose Adaptive Eco-Driving System Applicable to Driving Simulators Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Samira Ahangari, Zohreh Maghaddam
089/2020 Distracted Driving Recognition Model Using Learning Machine Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Samira Ahangari, Abdollah Dehzangi, Arsalan Hassan Pour
100/2020 Safety Applications for Work Zones Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Nasid Khadem, Md. Muhib Kabir
103/2020 Adaptive OFDM for Aeronautical Channels Dr. Richard Dean, Tasmeer Alam
106/2020 Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR) Reduction to OFDM Dr. Richard Dean
118/2021 Optimal Integrated Single Framework for Multi-Level School Bus Network Young-Jae Lee, Amirreza Nickkar
119/2021 Integrated Automated Wheelchair and Adapted Automated Vehicle System Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Anam Ardeshiri, Eazaz Sadeghvaziri
138/2022 Image Deblurring Using a Multi-Layer LSTM Network Dr. Arlene Cole-Rhodes, Greig Richmond

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Supply Chain
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
031/2017 Supply Chain Management Board Game Dr. Ziping Wang
139/2022 Self-Assessment Survey for Assessing Digital Maturity of Supply Chain Participants and Use of Smart Manufacturing Practices Dr. Gregory Ramsey, Dr. Sanjay Bapna, Abirami Radhakrishnan

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Survey Instruments
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
061/2019 Framework for Public Housing Index Dr. Jacqueline Holland
094/2020 Diaspora Global Assessment and Prediction (Diaspora GAP) Model Dr. Uttam Gaulee
139/2022 Self-Assessment Survey for Assessing Digital Maturity of Supply Chain Participants and Use of Smart Manufacturing Practices Dr. Gregory Ramsey, Dr. Sanjay Bapna, Abirami Radhakrishnan

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Transportation
IP Disclosure Number IP Disclosure Title Inventor(s)
060/2019 Interface Between Traffic Light Optimization Algorithm and Drving Simulator Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Zohreh Moghaddam
076/2019 Optimal Automated Demand Responsive Feeder Transit Operation Method Young-Jae Lee, Amirreza Nickkar
078/2019 Method to Merge Datasets with Space and Time Variable Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Snehanshu Banerjee, Mahmoud Ayman Sayed
080/2020 A Multipurpose Adaptive Eco-Driving System Applicable to Driving Simulators Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Samira Ahangari, Zohreh Maghaddam
089/2020 Distracted Driving Recognition Model Using Learning Machine Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Samira Ahangari, Abdollah Dehzangi, Arsalan Hassan Pour
100/2020 Safety Applications for Work Zones Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Nashid Khadem, Md. Muhib Kabir
116/2021 Optimal Peer-to-Peer Ride-Matching Method Young-Jae Lee, Amirreza Nickkar
118/2021 Optimal Integrated Single Framework for a Multi-Level School Bus Network Young-Jae Lee, Amirreza Nickkar
119/2021 Integrated Automated Wheelchair and Adapted Automated Vehicle System Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Anam Ardeshiri, Eazaz Sadeghvaziri