Stevens Alum Recognized for Game-Changing Wireless Networking Invention
Summary
“The market potential across multiple, large markets unlocked the funding for the initial research and restricted the scope of our technical ideas, as we strived to make the solution viable in the marketplace.” The French-born computer scientist worked in Europe as a network security expert for governmental agencies and computer security firms before moving to the United States in search of greater funding opportunities for his original research.Beyond providing financial support and laboratory space for exploration, the university actively encourages both students and faculty to develop their experimental research into market ventures.“The market potential across multiple, large markets unlocked the funding for the initial research and restricted the scope of our technical ideas, as we strived to make the solution viable in the marketplace.”The French-born computer scientist worked in Europe as a network security expert for governmental agencies and computer security firms before moving to the United States in search of greater funding opportunities for his original research.Stevens promotes communication between experts on campus and, as these ventures develop, funnels its promising students into professional engineering positions at the young companies.As Mr. Girard embarks on a daring entrepreneurial adventure, he is pleased to see that his work is already accepted by New Jersey’s inventing community.As Inventor of the Year and co-winner, with Stevens, of the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award, Mr. Girard will also receive high-level exposure for his innovative technology and commercial venture.“It is a great honor and a unique privilege to be recognized by your peers,” he says.