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 one of 162 emerging academic inventors who were 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 and hails from 64 NAI member institutions across the nation. Collectively, they are named inventors on more than 1,200 U.S. patents.
The NAI senior member designation recognizes faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated 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 the next generation of 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.
“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,” said Samir Das, chair of the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University. “His work exemplifies how computer science can drive technological solutions with tangible societal benefits.”
“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,” said Paul R. Sanberg, president of NAI. “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, creating economic impact 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.
The ability to nominate an individual for NAI senior member recognition is an exclusive opportunity afforded to NAI member institutions like Stony Brook University to recognize their outstanding innovators and foster a culture of innovation and invention on their campuses. These institutions are widely regarded as innovation powerhouses that continuously promote and foster the spirit of innovation at their institutions and in their communities.
The 2025 class, which was announced by NAI on February 20, will be celebrated during the Senior Member Induction Ceremony at NAI’s 14th Annual Conference June 23-26 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference is the premiere opportunity for visionaries and innovators to converge to share ideas, foster collaborations and celebrate advancements in invention. The prestigious Senior Member Induction Ceremony is one of the cornerstones of the conference, exemplifying the spirit of creativity and discovery that drives the global inventor community.
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