Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Rahmati is among 162 emerging academic inventors recognized for their innovative contributions and commitment to developing technologies with significant societal impact. The 2025 class of senior members is the largest to date, representing 64 NAI member institutions across the nation. Collectively, these members are named inventors on more than 1,200 U.S. patents.
The NAI senior member designation acknowledges faculty, scientists, and administrators who have shown remarkable success in patents, licensing, and commercialization of innovative technologies. Members are selected not only for their inventive accomplishments but also for their dedication to mentoring future inventors.
“I’m honored to join this distinguished network of inventors who share a commitment to transforming research breakthroughs into technologies that make a difference in people’s lives,” said Rahmati.
Samir Das, chair of the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, stated: “This recognition reflects both Professor Rahmati’s exceptional innovative capabilities and Stony Brook’s commitment to research that transcends academic boundaries to address real-world challenges. His work exemplifies how computer science can drive technological solutions with tangible societal benefits.”
Paul R. Sanberg, president of NAI, remarked: “To see this program grow year over year is a testament to the dedication our Member Institutions have to fostering innovation on their campuses and supporting their inventive staff and faculty. This year’s class comes from a multitude of impressive fields and research backgrounds from across the world. We applaud their pursuit of commercialization to ensure their groundbreaking technologies can make a difference by tackling the world’s most pressing issues, improving quality of life across society, and advancing the economy.”
Rahmati has established himself as a rising leader in computer security through pioneering research that bridges academic discovery with practical applications. His work exemplifies Stony Brook's commitment to translational research that moves from laboratory to marketplace while addressing pressing societal needs. His research interests include system security, privacy, the Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, adversarial machine learning, emerging systems and hardware security.
NAI member institutions like Stony Brook University have exclusive opportunities to nominate individuals for senior member recognition. These institutions are widely regarded as innovation powerhouses that promote and foster innovation within their communities.
The 2025 class was announced by NAI on February 20 and will be celebrated during the Senior Member Induction Ceremony at NAI’s 14th Annual Conference from June 23-26 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference serves as a platform for visionaries and innovators to share ideas and celebrate advancements in invention.