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Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inducts 3 Indian-American innovators
They are among 10 new inductees recognized for transforming Florida’s ecosystem.
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Bhavana P - Tue, 20, May 2025
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(L-R) Hari Kalva, Sumita B. Mitra, and Subhra Mohapatra / University of South Florida
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF) has announced its 2025 inductees, including three Indian-American innovators Hari Kalva, Sumita B. Mitra, and Subhra Mohapatra for their transformative contributions to science and technology.
The inductees’ “work has established and reshaped entire fields, propelled scientific progress, and exemplified the spirit of innovation that defines Florida’s growing ecosystem of discovery and enterprise,” the University of South Florida, which hosts the FIHF said in a statement.
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Hari Kalva, professor and interim chair of electrical engineering at Florida Atlantic University, is a global leader in video compression technologies. With 73 U.S. patents, his work on standards such as AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, and the emerging VVC/H.266 underpins much of today’s digital video ecosystem. His technologies enable efficient video streaming on billions of devices and have revolutionized platforms like Netflix and YouTube.
Sumita Mitra, a professor at the University of South Florida and retired 3M corporate scientist, holds 100 U.S. patents. She pioneered the use of nanotechnology in dental materials, creating 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme, the world’s first nanocomposite for dental restorations. Her work has led to over a billion global restorations and fundamentally advanced restorative dental care.
Subhra Mohapatra, professor of molecular medicine at the University of South Florida (USF) and research scientist at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, holds 27 U.S. patents. Her groundbreaking tumor-on-a-chip models and nose-to-brain drug delivery systems are accelerating personalized cancer therapies and neurological treatments. She also co-founded two biotech firms translating her research into real-world impact.
"These individuals have not only advanced their fields but have created real-world solutions withglobal impact. We are proud to celebrate their vision, perseverance, and ingenuity – the true hallmarks of innovation,” said Sylvia Wilson Thomas,chair of the advisory board.
Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF) is affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF), established in 2013 by Paul R. Sanberg, USF's senior vice president for research and innovation. Recognized by the Florida Senate with Senate Resolution 1756 and adopted on April 30, 2014, the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame has become an integral part of the state’s innovative ecosystem, attracting interest and funding as well as furthering the growth of the state’s innovation sector.
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