The is proud to announce its 2025 inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span disciplines ranging from nanotechnology and regenerative medicine to energy systems and video technologies. Their work has established and reshaped entire fields, propelled scientific progress, and exemplified the spirit of innovation that defines Florida鈥檚 growing ecosystem of discovery and enterprise.
"The 2025 Inductees reflect the extraordinary breadth and depth of innovation flourishing in Florida and beyond," said Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, Vice President for Research and Innovation at the 四虎影视 and Chair of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Advisory Board. "These individuals have not only advanced their fields but have created real-world solutions withglobal impact. We are proud to celebrate their vision, perseverance, and ingenuity 鈥� the true hallmarks of innovation.鈥�
The 2025 Inductees are:
- , a trailblazer in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) who revolutionized sensing
capabilities across multiple industries;
- , whose groundbreaking contributions to regenerative orthopedic medicine and biomanufacturing
technologies advanced clinical and translational science;
- , whose landmark innovations in shoulder repair techniques and pre-operative planning
software have reshaped surgical standards and clinical outcomes;
- , a visionary leader in video compression and multimedia standards whose discoveries
are foundational to today鈥檚 global streaming and video technologies;
- , whose novel technologies in electric vehicle battery charging and energy management
systems propelled the global shift toward sustainable mobility;
- , who was the first to discover regioregular polythiophenes, a class of conjugated
polymers that catalyzed innovation in flexible electronics and solar energy;
- , whose globally recognized innovations in nanotechnology dental composites radically
improved restorative materials and clinical outcomes;
- , whose innovations in cellular engineering and targeted nanoscale drug delivery opened
new horizons in precision medicine and cancer therapeutics;
- , whose invention of staged nutrient release (SNR) fertilizers significantly improved
agricultural sustainability on earth and in space;
- , whose next-generation 3D bioprinting systems and implantable medical devices have revolutionized the design and function of medical implants.
鈥淪o often, the transformative ideas that shape our daily lives begin quietly 鈥� in a lab, a notebook, or a moment of inspiration. By the time they reach society, these innovations feel inevitable, yet the names and faces behind them are too often unknown. At the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, we are proud to shine a light on these remarkable individuals whose imagination, perseverance,and brilliance drive progress. This recognition not only honors their legacy, but also inspires the next generation of visionary thinkers,鈥� said Dr. Thomas, who is a 2024 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee and holds 13 U.S. patents
The 2025 Inductees hold more than 460 U.S. patents and represent a distinct blend of academic excellence, entrepreneurial ingenuity, and scientific leadership. Since its founding in 2013, the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame has inducted 87 inventors, who collectively hold over 5,700 U.S. patents.
鈥淔rom the founding of our country to today, innovation has been the driving force behind America鈥檚 growth and resilience. The inventors honored this year embody the very spirit of American ingenuity,鈥� said Elizabeth Dougherty, Northeast Regional Outreach Director for the United States Patent and Trademark Office and a longtime member of the Hall of Fame鈥檚 Advisory Board and Selection Committee. 鈥淭hey look at the world not as it is, but as it could be. Their work reminds us that the solutions to our greatest challenges are within reach when we remain curious, courageous, and committed. Recognizing these inventors ensures that we not only celebrate the outcomes of innovation, but also the extraordinary individuals who make it possible.鈥�
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of Florida鈥檚 most prolific and impactful inventors. Through its annual induction ceremony, IGNITE education and outreach program, and the newly established Invention Convention Florida at the 四虎影视, the Hall of Fame seeks to inspire future generations of inventors and foster aculture of innovation across the state.
Nominations are open to all inventors (living or deceased) with a connection to the state of Florida. Inductees are selected through a rigorous review process conducted by a Selection Committee composed of distinguished leaders from academia, industry, and government.
The 2025 class will be formally inducted at the Annual Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Tampa Marriott Water Street.