April 24, 2018

 Attendees: Kumer Das, Bogdana Bahrim, James Henry, Craig Ness,

 Meeting brought to order by Dr. Das at 9:03am

 I. Welcome

II. Approve Minutes: Motion to approve minutes made by James Henry. Bogdana Bahrim seconded. Minutes are approved from February 6, 2018.

Note from Mr. Ness: The minutes moving forward and even previously do not need so much detail due to the nature of these discussions. It might be best if the minutes just say discussion and decision.

 II. Update

a. Daniel Chen

He previously presented his invention and the committee voted to send it to a third party evaluator for review.

Discussion: There are several ways to proceed, we can move forward with invention, decline it, or ask for more information.

Decision: Will talk with technical partners regarding NDA’s. We will speak with TSUS general counsel, Fernando Gomez in reference to move forward.

b. Pedram Asef/Mohammadreza Barzegaran

They presented and there is still some discussion going on with Dr. Marquart regarding this invention.

IV. New Disclosures

a. Hamed Pourgharibshahi/Hassan Zargarzadeh

Discussion: Possible presentation of the invention to gain more information.

Decision: Contact PI and ask for more information regarding the invention.

b. Saeed Moazami/Hassan Zargarzadeh//Srinivas Palanki

Discussion: Have them come and present more information regarding the invention before the committee makes a decision on how to proceed.

Decision: Invite them to come and present at the next meeting. 

c. Dan Philip Fernandes

Discussion:  Novelty and ownership.

Decision: Will find ownership and if needed will invite him to our next meeting.

Meeting adjourned: Craig Ness made a motion to adjourn at 9:50am. James Henry seconded motion. Meeting adjourned.