Brookhart named Inventor of the Year

 

Maurice Brookhart. Photo by Lars Sahl.

The UNC Office of Technology Development has selected Carolina chemistry professor Maurice Brookhart as this year’s recipient of their Inventor of the Year Award. This award recognizes not only Brookhart’s numerous inventions and patents, but also his commitment to the University’s mission of encouraging innovation and disseminating knowledge.

The award will be formally presented at the OTD’s yearly Celebration of Inventorship. This year’s event will be held May 2 at Top of the Hill’s Great Room facility, starting at 5:30 p.m. As part of the event, Brookhart will give a brief talk about his experiences as a Carolina inventor.