Inventor &
Patent Holder
Dr. Sonwalkar's inventive spirit spans decades, from pioneering the Hypermedia Teaching Facility at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to revolutionizing solar energy conversion and adaptive learning systems. His patents represent breakthrough innovations in photonics, educational technology, and sustainable energy solutions.
5+ Patents
Groundbreaking inventions in solar energy, photonics, and adaptive learning technologies.
Global Reach
Patents filed and granted across multiple jurisdictions including US, EU, CN, JP, and more.
Cross-Disciplinary
Innovations spanning photonics, nanotechnology, education, and renewable energy.
Patents
View All PatentsMethod and apparatus for increased solar energy conversion
An apparatus for solar energy power conversion comprising a planar array of light concentrators, PV cells, and a spectral converter that converts incident light to optimize energy conversion efficiency.
System and method for plasmonic spectral conversion using nano-holes and nano-particles
A photonic surface with a thin film layer featuring an array of nano-holes formed within a material, uniformly dimensioned and distributed to enhance plasmonic response over a range of wavelengths.
Optical coating for spectral conversion
An optical coating with a set of layers to reflect a predetermined range of wavelengths, featuring alternating first and second layers with different refractive indices for enhanced light management.
System, method, and computer-readable medium for course structure design to support adaptive learning
Automated system enabling educators to create and organize educational materials appealing to students' varied learning styles and cognitive capabilities, featuring templates conforming to five basic learning styles.
Metal nanoparticle fabrication on TCO for plasmonic interaction of photons
A method for nanoparticle fabrication that deposits a seed layer of transparent conductive oxide onto a substrate and deposits a plasmonic metal layer, forming nanoparticles for enhanced photonic applications.
Published Research
Google Scholar ProfileThe first adaptive MOOC: A case study on pedagogy framework and scalable cloud Architecture—Part I
A new methodology for evaluation: The pedagogical rating of online courses
Adaptive individualization: The next generation of online education
Changing the interface of education with revolutionary learning technologies
Structural changes in plasma membranes prepared from irradiated Chinese hamster V79 cells...
Licensing & Partnerships
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