Dr. Shyam Mohapatra, University of South Florida Distinguished Health Professor amd VA career research scientist, was one of six exceptional inventors inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame at the organization’s inaugural induction ceremony and gala on Sept. 10 in Tampa. Dr. Mohapatra was recognized for his pioneering innovations in the field of applied biomedical nanotechnology.
The Hall of Fame, founded last year at USF, showcases the groundbreaking innovations of Florida scientists and inventors.
These six inventors represent some 1,300 patents for their work and are the charter group inducted in the new Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.