Research and Innovation Showcase 2020
In an effort to keep our communities safe and in following university coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols, the Research and Innovation Showcase 2020, originally scheduled for April 8, was canceled. However uncertain or unusual the last several months have been, one thing remains – our innovative spirit. New ideas and creativity to solve the world’s most pressing problems continue to launch and evolve in these unprecedented times.
Though physically distanced, the Office of Research and Corporate Engagement Office moved forward to celebrate the research and innovation of our Buckeye community. In July, we shared some of the most dynamic features of the showcase virtually through our Spotlight Speaker series. In October, we recognized our innovator finalists and awarded the 2020 Next Generation Innovator, Early Career Innovator and Innovator of the Year.
David Staley
Associate Professor,
Department of History
Selin Malkoc
Associate Professor,
Department of Marketing and Logistics
Daniel Spakowicz
Research Assistant Professor,
Department of Medical Oncology
Callia Tellez
Undergraduate,
Environmental Policy and Decision-Making
Innovator of the Year
Alper Yilmaz
Learn more about Dr. Yilmaz
Watch a video of the surprise announcement for Dr. Yilmaz’s award.
Early Career Innovator of the Year
Arnab Nandi
Learn more about Dr. Nandi
Watch a video of the surprise announcement for Dr. Nandi’s award.
Next Generation Innovator of the Year
Devin Swiner
Learn more about Devin
Watch a video of the surprise announcement for Devin’s award.
Innovator Finalists
Innovator of the Year
Pravin T. P. Kaumaya, PhD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Daniel Gauthier, PhD, Professor, Department of Physics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Learn more about the finalists
Early Career Innovator of the Year
Abraham Badu-Tawiah, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Shahid Nimjee, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of neurological surgery
Learn more about the finalists
Next Generation Innovator of the Year
Pengfei Jiang, Graduate student, Department of Chemical Engineering
Andrej Simeunovic, MS, PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Learn more about the finalists
What others are saying. #OhioStateInnovates
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While we missed our live event in April, what fun we had in celebrating research and innovation excellence over the last several months! Check out our updated webpage to revisit our 2020 Innovators of the Year and Spotlight talks: https://t.co/OyZGlbOeU0 #OhioStateInnovates
Congratulations are in order again as we celebrate how #OhioStateInnovates with Innovators of the Year award winners: Alper Yilmaz, Early Career IOY Arnab Nandi and NextGen IOY Devin Swine. Learn more about these outstanding researchers: https://t.co/Smgsg985TO