Research and Innovation Showcase 2025
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 we celebrated our community's drive to discover, boldness to pioneer, and determination to craft innovative expressions. It was an invitation to connect and share with those who have the vision to reimagine what's possible and deliver on the commitment to excellence and impact.
The annual event brought awareness to Ohio State’s role as a global leader in impactful research and innovation. Hosted by the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), the showcase highlighted voices from across the university who have collaborated with ERIK to execute their outstanding work. Inspiring speakers shared their passions, groundbreaking discoveries and entrepreneurial journeys. The event culminated in the awarding of Ohio State’s Innovator of the Year awards.
Research and Creative Inquiry Spotlight Speakers
2025 Innovators of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Sanjay Krishna
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Early Career Innovator of the Year
Eduardo Reátegui
Assistant professor and Innovation Scholar in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Next Generation Innovator of the Year
Ian Harris
Senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy and Physics and two minors in Nuclear Engineering and Mathematics