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Design of Task-Specific Optical Systems Using Broadband Diffractive Neural Networks (Case No. 2020-174)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a diffractive neural network that can process an all-optical, 3D printed neural network for deep learning applications. Background: Deep learning, a method of machine learning that mimics the human brain’s connectivity through a series of “neural...
Published: 10/17/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Yi Luo, Deniz Mengu, Yair Rivenson
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Category(s): Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing
Cascadable All-Optical Nand Gates Using Diffractive Networks (Case No. 2022-107)
Summary UCLA researchers have developed cascadable, all-optical NAND gates built from passive diffractive neural networks, enabling logic operations (e.g. NAND, AND, OR, half-adder) via light propagation and diffraction rather than electronics, potentially lowering latency and power consumption. Background Traditional optical logic gates often rely...
Published: 9/11/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Yi Luo
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Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Signal Processing, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors
Biocompatible photoenzymatic system for selective C–H fluorination
Background C–H fluorination plays a central role in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, as the introduction of fluorine often enhances a molecule's metabolic stability, potency, and bioavailability. Over 20% of approved drugs contain fluorinated functional groups, underscoring the demand for efficient and selective fluorination methods....
Published: 7/31/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Yu Zhou
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Category(s): Life sciences > Metabolic engineering
Multi-List Strategy for Spectrum Interference Management
THE CHALLENGE Spectrum managers operating in shared-spectrum environments (e.g., the CBRS band) face a critical challenge: protecting high-priority incumbents such as Navy radar while maintaining reliable service for commercial users. Static move lists—the prevailing industry approach—repeatedly shut down the same base stations during...
Published: 10/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Naru Jai, Yubo Wu, Yi Shi, Yiwei Thomas Hou
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Communication
DNA-based sensors for live-cell mapping of metabolite- and metal ion-protein interactions
Background Understanding how metabolites and metal ions interact with proteins inside living cells is essential for decoding cellular signaling, metabolic regulation, and disease mechanisms. These small molecules function as cofactors, second messengers, and allosteric regulators, orchestrating critical pathways that govern cell behavior. However,...
Published: 6/16/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Mandira Banik
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Category(s): Life sciences > Research tools > Tool/assay/screening platform, Life sciences > Immunology > Genomics/genetics
Artificial nitrogenase enzymes for ambient-condition, decentralized ammonia production
Background Ammonia synthesis is foundational to global agriculture and chemical manufacturing, providing the primary source of fixed nitrogen for fertilizers, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. Traditional ammonia production through the Haber-Bosch process, however, operates under extreme conditions—temperatures exceeding 400°C and pressures...
Published: 9/16/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Hirbod Heidari, Markus Ribbe, Yilin Hu, Chi Chung Lee, Evan Mirts
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Synthetic biology, Life sciences > Metabolic engineering
Ease-of-manufacture Highly Transparent Thin Polyvinyl Alcohol Aerogel
Energy-efficient and cost-effective method for manufacturing transparent and robust PVA aerogels for green energy applications Background: Aerogels, particularly silica-based variants, have been widely used for their exceptional thermal insulation and transparency. However, their fragility has posed significant challenges for broader applications,...
Published: 6/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Zheng, Xiaoli Li
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Bioengineering/Tissue Engineering, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech
DNAzyme sensor for selective manganese ion detection in biological systems
A selective DNAzyme-based fluorescent sensor detects manganese ions in cells by lighting up when Mn²⁺ binds, allowing precise monitoring of manganese levels for biological research and potential therapies. Background Manganese (Mn²⁺) is an essential trace element integral to numerous biological processes, acting as a vital cofactor for enzymes...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Zhenglin Yang, Huanhuan Fan
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Category(s): Life sciences > Biomaterials
DNAzyme fluorescent sensors for bioselective imaging of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions
Developed DNAzyme-based fluorescent sensors that specifically detect and image Fe2⁺ and Fe3⁺ ions in living cells, enabling the study of iron dynamics in biological processes and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Background Iron ions, specifically Fe2⁺ and Fe3⁺, are essential for numerous biological processes, including oxygen transport, DNA synthesis,...
Published: 8/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Seyed-Fakhreddin Torabi, Yuting Wu, Ryan Lake, Zhenglin Yang, Whitney Lewis, Jacqueline Van Stappen, Xiangli Shao
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Category(s): Life sciences > Biomaterials
DNA aptamer technology for Coenzyme A detection and cellular imaging
Researchers developed a DNA aptamer that specifically targets Coenzyme A, enabling easy and accurate detection in cells. This technology is more specific and simpler than current methods, supporting diagnostics, research, and treatments for diseases involving CoA imbalance. Background The field of biochemical research and medical diagnostics increasingly...
Published: 6/17/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Whitney Besetzny, Yuan Ma
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Drug screening, Life sciences > Research tools > Tool/assay/screening platform
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