Wayne State University's Technology Commercialization Office honored more than 100 faculty members and staff inventors March 23 for their ingenuity that has led to inventions, new intellectual property, licenses with industry and start-up companies. "These innovative researchers are a part of an impressive national effort at hundreds of universities to make our world a better place through discoveries which benefit society and make our economy stronger and more diversified," said Fred Reinhart, assistant vice president for research and technology commercialization. Sean Wu, distinguished professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering , was honored with the Invention of the Year Award. Wu holds eight U.S. patents and is chief technical officer for SenSound, LLC, which uses specialized software to pinpoint the exact source of noise in a wide range of products, from automobiles to washing machines.