University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Professors Sergei Kalinin and Chuck Melcher have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, the organization announced Tuesday morning.
NAI fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors and recognizes their exceptional achievements for contributions that have made a significant impact on innovation, economic development and society’s welfare.
As members of the 2024 class of NAI Fellows, Kalinin and Melcher join a distinguished group of world-class innovators and leaders who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation through outstanding inventions.