The University of New Hampshire has a number of exciting technologies and innovations that are currently available for license. Select a category to view more information on related innovations.
Aerospace
Field-Deployable Neutron Camera
A compact new system for detecting, imaging and measuring neutrons and gamma rays. Inventors: Mark McConnell, Ph.D. & Jason Legere.
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Agriculture
Assay for the Detection Enumeration, and Identification of Human Pathogenic Vibrio (VP) in Seafood
Targeted Molecular Detection of Invasive Vibrio Parahaemolyticus. An inexpensive and reliable method for rapid pathogenic Vibrio detection in seafood. Inventors: Cheryl A. Whistler, Ph.D.
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Use of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors to Combat Nematode Infestation
An inexpensive, scalable and environmentally sound method for combating nematode infestations with PDE inhibitor compounds. Inventors: Rick Cote, Ph.D.
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Communication
GPSonFLOW: Geographic positioning of data storage for efficient data flow across communication networks
Minimizing network congestion and costs for terabyte-scale data transfer via the Internet. A way for transmitting big data by finding and using big bandwidth on public networks. Inventors: Elizabeth Varki.
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Finger Ring-Based System for Automatic Data Collection and Separation in AAC Training
The Finger-Ring-Based System offers an innovative solution to address the current challenges in AAC training by automating data collection, separating relevant data from noise, and providing real-time feedback. Inventors: Diliang Chen
Computer
GPSonFLOW: Geographic positioning of data storage for efficient data flow across communication networks
Minimizing network congestion and costs for terabyte-scale data transfer via the Internet. A way for transmitting big data by finding and using big bandwidth on public networks. Inventors: Elizabeth Varki.
Contracts
Software for management of contracts, approvals and invoices electronically. Inventors: Marcus Del Greco.
Tech ID: 18_030
UNHCHEMS®
University of New Hampshire Chemical Environmental Management System is a tool for chemical safety & compliance tailored to educational institutions. Inventors: Patrick Messer
Tech ID: 08-014; 02_027
Systems and Methods for Chaotic Entanglement Using Cupolets
The invention is an alternative to quantum computing; it drives interacting chaotic systems into bound or entangled states which are stable and sustained without external intervention. Inventors: Kevin M. Short & Matt Morena
Energy
Converging Plasma Piston Magnetic Confinement System
A cost-effective magnetic confinement system with practical applications in neutron production, particle acceleration and thermonuclear fusion. The converging plasma piston concept is based on the way space plasmas behave in the Heliosphere. Innovator: Dr. James Connell.
Engineering
Improved Opto-Coupler Design with Enhanced Performance
A novel Opto-Coupler design that increases current transfer ratio and has high reverse breakdown voltage and isolation potential. The design is an overall improvement in the operating characteristics of opto-couplers intended for use in space. Inventors: Brian King, Mark Granoff, Jonathan Googins, & Phillip Demaine
Viscoelastic Liquid Drop Generator
A patented method of creating discrete droplets of a desired size from viscoelastic materials, eliminating waste caused by the beads-on-string effect, which is a common problem when dispensing viscoelastic materials. Innovators: Dr. Brian Zukas & Nivedita Gupta, Ph.D. (Tech ID: 13_034)
Novel Chiral Cellular Structures with Tailorable Auxetic Effects Under Large Deformation
A novel process for creating highly deformable chiral structures with different core cell configurations that can withstand large deformation forces without buckling and collapsing. Inventor: Yaning Li, Ph.D.
Non-Linear Filtering for Digital Twins Without Load or Feedthrough Data
This advanced non-linear filtering technology enables highly accurate digital twins for structural systems, even without input load data or feedthrough matrices. Ideal for infrastructure like bridges, buildings, and wind turbines, it estimates system behavior and unknown forces using only sensor data, including low-cost, non-contact methods like computer vision. This innovation enhances structural health monitoring and diagnostics across civil, aerospace, and mechanical engineering applications. Innovator: Yashar Saeed Eftekhar Azam.
Tech ID: 2025-005
Bridge Health Assessment Using Drive-By Sensing and Machine Learning
This AI-powered bridge monitoring technology uses drive-by sensing and 1D Convolutional Neural Networks to assess structural health with high accuracy and minimal cost. By equipping standard vehicles with simple sensors, it transforms everyday traffic into a scalable, non-intrusive tool for detecting early-stage bridge damage. Ideal for infrastructure management, this innovation enables continuous, automated monitoring without disrupting traffic flow. Innovator: Yashar Saeed Eftekhar Azam.
Tech ID: 2025-006
Image Licensing
Lotte Jacobi Photography Collection
Lotte Jacobi captured images between 1908 and 1986. She is famous for her black and white theater and dance images, and portraits of prominent 20th century figures. She bequeathed 47,000 negatives, several hundred study and exhibition prints, three portfolios, letters, catalogues, documents, and other printed material to UNH. These materials are housed in Special Collections and Archives at UNH’s Dimond Library.
View the Lotte Jacobi Collection
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Instrumentation
Field-Deployable Neutron Camera
A compact new system for detecting, imaging and measuring neutrons and gamma rays. Inventors: Mark McConnell, Ph.D. & Jason Legere.
Materials & Chemicals
Nanoparticle-Based Flux with Nonevaporable Solvent
A titanium oxide-based nanoparticle flux in nonevaporable solvent for use in tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding of thick plates, this flux offers penetrative depth of up to 14mm on a single pass. Innovators: Dr. Sebastian Balos and Marko Knezevic, Ph.D.
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Novel Treatment of Anodized Aluminum Component
A novel treatment for anodized aluminum products delivering abrasion, corrosion, and chemical-resistant coating that is suitable for use at high-temperatures. Inventor: Dale Barkey
Novel Chiral Cellular Structures with Tailorable Auxetic Effects Under Large Deformation
A novel process for creating highly deformable chiral structures with different core cell configurations that can withstand large deformation forces without buckling and collapsing. Inventor: Yaning Li, Ph.D.
UNHCEMS ®
University of New Hampshire Chemical Environmental Management System is a tool for chemical safety & compliance tailored to educational institutions. Inventors: Patrick Messer
Medical
Auto-Calibrated Smart Insole for Long-Term Measurement of Ground Force Reaction
A wearable force-sensing insole with embedded pressure sensors for real-time monitoring of lifted load weight and lifting frequency and duration. Inventor: Diliang Chen
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Tech ID: 2023-006
Unobtrusive Wearable System for Long-Term Assessment of Exposure to Lifting Hazards in the Workplace
An unobtrusive, wearable sensing system to automate exposure assessments with sensor integration into everyday insoles and gloves. Auto-calibrated for accurate and reliable monitoring, eliminating the need for frequent manual calibration and/or measurement. Inventor: Diliang Chen
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Tech ID: 2023-150
Security & Defense
Field-Deployable Neutron Camera
A compact new system for detecting, imaging and measuring neutrons and gamma rays. Inventors: Mark McConnell, Ph.D. & Jason Legere.
Sensors & Instrumentation
Bridge Health Assessment Using Drive-By Sensing and Machine Learning
This AI-powered bridge monitoring technology uses drive-by sensing and 1D Convolutional Neural Networks to assess structural health with high accuracy and minimal cost. By equipping standard vehicles with simple sensors, it transforms everyday traffic into a scalable, non-intrusive tool for detecting early-stage bridge damage. Ideal for infrastructure management, this innovation enables continuous, automated monitoring without disrupting traffic flow. Innovator: Yashar Saeed Eftekhar Azam.
Tech ID: 2025-006
Tools & Training Programs
IncludeU®
IncludeU® is an interactive bystander intervention program developed by faculty for faculty using research-backed methods for how best to intervene when a bias incident occurs. The program is web-based and self-paced and can be completed anytime, any place, and on any device.
Animated Scenarios depict realistic examples of bias incidents that occur on a daily basis when faculty get together casually or at meetings where they deliberate hiring and promotion and tenure decisions. Innovators: Christine Shea and Kate Siler
Visit the IncludeU® website to learn more about the program or visit Elucid to purchase a non-exclusive license.
RIFC 50 INDEX ™ Tracking the Market Pulse of U.S. Franchising A Strategic Financial Benchmark for Licensing and Analytics
The RIFC 50 Index™ is the first and only stock index tracking the market performance of the U.S. franchising sector, developed by the Rosenberg International Franchise Center at the University of New Hampshire. Covering 50 top franchising companies across industries like food, retail, and business services, it offers a strategic financial benchmark for investors, analysts, and fintech platforms. This data-driven tool supports licensing opportunities for market analytics, investment insights, and franchise sector research. Innovator: Dr. E Hachemi Aliouche
Please send all technology licensing inquiries to unh.innovation@unh.edu
Please send all image licensing inquiries to image.licensing@unh.edu
UNHInnovation offers designs, software, curricula, select patents, and images available for self-checkout via our online licensing portal, E-Lucid. Visit the portal to quickly and easily obtain a non-exclusive license of select intellectual property.
