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07/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2026 05:44

WARF Advances in Engineering and Computer Science | July 2026

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Top licensing prospects from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Quanta Sensing for High-Performance Quantum Computing
This system uses quanta (single-photon) sensors for fast and accurate qubit readout, paving the way for scalable and practical quantum computing.
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Fabricating Optical Metasurfaces
This new class of IR metasurfaces and metasurface devices enables microfluidic control of samples as well as more efficient and cost-effective industrial-scale manufacturability.
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Triboelectric Self-Powered Pressure Sensor
UW-Madison researchers have developed a durable, easy-to-manufacture and low-cost pressure sensor that can measure pressure quickly and accurately over a wide range.
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High-Power, High-Efficiency Infrared-Emitting Quantum Cascade Lasers
These Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) are configured to achieve interstage carrier injection and lasing without carrier leakage, enabling practical use of mid-IR QCL devices.
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Compound Semiconductor-Based Random Access Memory
UW-Madison researchers have created methods and structures for high-temperature SRAM memory using compound semiconductors (like GaN).
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Wireless Passive Mechanical Vibrations
This hybrid mechanical vibration monitoring system is highly sensitive to non-contact systems and uses a passive vibration sender to boost the amplitude of the vibration.
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Featured UW-Madison Researcher

Krishnan Suresh, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

"Suresh's industrial experience and enthusiasm for education are inspiring. His expertise in solving real challenges in computational design has near-term commercial applicability and he's always willing to engage to help translate his research into real-world impact."

- Stephanie Whitehorse, WARF Director of Intellectual Property, Physical Sciences

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