Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 AI and advanced materials commercialization grants, awarded this spring. These grants support Ohio State researchers who are advancing promising technologies with strong potential for real-world impact.
AI grant recipients
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Qadeer Ahmed – AI-driven localization for GPS-denied environments
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Jonathan Jacobs – Accelerating plant trait discovery
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Carol Smidts – Automated analysis of piping and instrumentation diagrams
Advanced materials grant recipients
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Allison MacKay – Sustainable strategies for water treatment
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Jung Hyun Kim – Direct upcycling of lithium-ion battery materials
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Nate Ames – Characterization of phase transformations in advanced materials
These projects reflect Ohio State’s commitment to research, innovation and the translation of knowledge into solutions that serve our communities and industries.