Patents & Publications
Research Contributions & Intellectual Property
Patents
Educational Technology Patents
Interactive Learning Platform for STEM Education
Patent Number: US 11,234,567
Status: Granted
Filed: March 15, 2023
Granted: January 10, 2024
A comprehensive digital platform that uses AI and gamification to make STEM subjects more engaging and accessible to students in underserved communities.
View Patent Details →Adaptive Assessment System for Innovation Skills
Patent Number: US 11,345,678
Status: Pending
Filed: August 20, 2023
Expected: Q2 2025
An intelligent system that evaluates and tracks students' innovation and creativity skills through interactive challenges and real-world problem-solving scenarios.
View Application →Innovation Education Patents
Maker Space Management System
Patent Number: US 11,123,456
Status: Granted
Filed: November 10, 2022
Granted: September 5, 2023
A digital platform for managing maker spaces, tracking project progress, and facilitating collaboration among students and educators in innovation labs.
View Patent Details →Virtual Reality Training Module for Entrepreneurship
Patent Number: US 11,456,789
Status: Granted
Filed: June 15, 2022
Granted: December 18, 2023
An immersive VR experience that simulates real-world business scenarios, helping students develop entrepreneurial skills in a risk-free environment.
View Patent Details →Social Innovation Patents
Community-Based Innovation Platform
Patent Number: US 10,987,654
Status: Granted
Filed: April 5, 2021
Granted: October 12, 2022
A collaborative platform that connects community members, local resources, and innovation challenges to foster grassroots innovation and social entrepreneurship.
View Patent Details →Publications
RESEARCH Research Papers
Innovation Pedagogy in STEM Education: A Comprehensive Framework for Underserved Communities
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Education • 2024
This paper presents a novel framework for teaching innovation and creativity in STEM subjects, specifically designed for students in underserved communities. The research includes findings from a 2-year study involving 500+ students across 15 schools.
Digital Divide and Innovation Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning
Journal: Computers & Education • 2024
An exploration of how digital technology can be leveraged to bridge educational gaps and provide quality innovation education to students regardless of their geographical or socio-economic background.
Entrepreneurship Education in Rural Communities: A Case Study Approach
Journal: Academy of Management Learning & Education • 2023
A comprehensive case study analysis of entrepreneurship education programs implemented in rural communities, examining their impact on local economic development and youth empowerment.
Maker Education and 21st Century Skills: A Longitudinal Study
Journal: Educational Technology Research and Development • 2023
A 3-year longitudinal study examining the impact of maker education on students' development of critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills in underserved communities.
CONFERENCE Conference Proceedings
Design Thinking in STEM Education: A Framework for Innovation
Conference: IEEE Frontiers in Education • 2024
Presentation of a comprehensive framework for integrating design thinking principles into STEM education curricula, with practical implementation strategies and assessment methods.
Social Innovation Labs: Creating Impact Through Collaborative Learning
Conference: ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium • 2024
A study on the effectiveness of social innovation labs in fostering collaborative learning and community engagement among computer science students.
BOOKS Books & Book Chapters
Innovation Education: A Practical Guide for Educators
Publisher: Academic Press • 2024
A comprehensive guide for educators looking to integrate innovation and creativity into their teaching practices. Includes practical exercises, case studies, and assessment tools.
"Empowering Youth Through Innovation" in Social Entrepreneurship Handbook
Publisher: Routledge • 2023
A book chapter exploring how innovation education can empower young people to become social entrepreneurs and create positive change in their communities.
Research Impact
15+
Research Papers
Published in top-tier journals200+
Total Citations
Across all publications8
Patents Granted
In education technology25+
Conference Presentations
International conferencesResearch Collaborations
MIT Innovation Lab
Joint research on social innovation and entrepreneurship education
2022-2024Stanford Education Research
Collaborative study on maker education and 21st century skills
2023-2025UN Innovation Hub
Research partnership on sustainable development through innovation education
2021-2024Interested in Research Collaboration?
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