MSU Innovation Center

MSU’s autonomous, electric bus is officially on the road—and it’s more than a ride. SpartanXpress is now transporting students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus while powering real-world mobility research. Thanks to a three-year partnership with ADASTEC, this 21-seat, full-size bus is a living lab for innovation. “Having this bus on campus will have a strong impact on our mobility research,” said Judd Herzer, director of MSU Mobility and Innovation. Explore how MSU is shaping the future of transportation: https://lnkd.in/e8xwCH3b Interested in partnering with MSU innovators? Contact us: https://lnkd.in/d9Ux2ywy #MSUInnovation #MobilityResearch #TechTransfer #AutonomousVehicles #SmartCities

“Failures can be mechanical or electrical,” says Foster. “We want to detect and diagnose what is happening before it becomes catastrophic," said Shanelle Foster, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Learn more about how Foster is developing online motor fault diagnosis and prognosis techniques to quickly identify when a component is likely to fail. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Wm7Ial

Michigan State University's Johannes Pollanen and Jaideep Taggart Singh were selected for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation 2025 cohort of Experimental Physics Investigators. They are receiving $1.3M in grants that will further launch their research and give them more opportunities to collaborate. Pollanen’s research pioneers a completely new way to investigate how electrons behave when confined to one- and two-dimensional structures and how they can be harnessed for quantum technologies. Singh’s research focuses on investigating the fundamental imbalance between matter and antimatter in the universe. To do this, his team is studying a rare, short-lived atomic nucleus called protactinium-229, which is thought to have an unusual pear-shaped structure. Read more about their research here: https://lnkd.in/gCUVWPBu Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) MSU Research Foundation MSU Innovation Center

Annick Anctil, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is part of an interdisciplinary team working on a five-year $3.6 million National Science Foundation grant to study existing solar parks. They will learn how the panels affect the soil and ecosystems, then install an array of panels near corn and soybean fields to teach farmers, scientists and other stakeholders how to repurpose underproducing portions of their fields for solar energy. https://bit.ly/4hST7xf

“Hackers can attack a car’s computer system and stealthily corrupt sensors or control signals at various levels and make it unsafe for driving,” says MSU Researcher Shaunak Bopardikar. He is using game theory to control and operate vehicles and make them resilient to attacks on their sensors, communications and control signals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wm7Ial

One of the world’s most widely used cancer-fighting drugs—cisplatin—was discovered at MSU. Today, Spartan researchers continue to shape a healthier future through intentional collaboration, federal support, and breakthrough science. From patented synthetic mini hearts to AI-powered disease detection and probiotic-based osteoporosis prevention, MSU research is driving new therapies and transforming care. Faculty like @Morteza Mahmoudi, @Aitor Aguirre, @Laura McCabe, and @James Pestka are leading the charge with global partnerships and visionary science. Explore how MSU research is improving lives: https://lnkd.in/ej9BCGA5 Interested in partnering with MSU innovators? Contact us: https://lnkd.in/d9Ux2ywy #MSUInnovation #ResearchImpact #TechTransfer #BiomedicalResearch #PrecisionHealth

Waiting days for water contamination results can put communities at risk. MSU researchers are changing that. Professor Evangelyn Alocilja and her team have developed two low-cost, field-ready technologies that detect bacteria and viruses in food and water within hours—not days. These nanoparticle-based methods are designed to work in resource-limited settings, using minimal power and no cold storage. “I am passionate about helping resource-limited populations who need help the most,” said Alocilja. Explore how MSU research is accelerating early detection and improving public health: https://lnkd.in/evxANeMZ Interested in partnering with MSU innovators? Contact us: https://lnkd.in/d9Ux2ywy #MSUInnovation #TechTransfer #ResearchImpact #WaterQuality #PublicHealth

We are pleased to announce that Brian Wright, Ph.D., RTTP, CLP, has been hired as the new Executive Director of MSU Technologies (MSUT) following a competitive nationwide search. Dr. Wright brings over two decades of experience in technology transfer, innovation advancement, and commercialization—including nearly three years as Associate Director at MSUT. His leadership has fostered an environment where new ideas thrive, and MSU’s impact continues to grow through collaborative engagement and strategic management of intellectual property. “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Brian Wright as the new Executive Director of MSU Technologies,” said Charles Hasemann, Associate Vice President for Innovation & Economic Development at the MSU Innovation Center. “Brian’s proven track record and deep commitment to MSU’s mission to create societal and economic impact through the commercialization of faculty innovations set him apart in the search for our new Executive Director. His collaborative spirit and innovative mindset will serve him well as he leads MSUT into its next chapter of growth and excellence.” As Executive Director, Dr. Wright will lead MSUT in its mission to protect, manage, market, and license technologies derived from MSU’s world-class research—promoting regional economic development and cultivating entrepreneurial opportunities for faculty and students. Learn more about the MSU Innovation Center and our commitment to accelerating research impact: https://lnkd.in/gxBtGS-D. To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gQYzUkhm #MSU #Innovation #TechnologyTransfer #Leadership #MSUT #ResearchImpact #HigherEd #EconomicDevelopment

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