Purdue University Prof. Edward J. Delp elected Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Edward J. Delp, the Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor in Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional contributions to innovation and society.
Election to the rank of NAI Fellow is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. It honors individuals whose inventions have significantly impacted innovation, economic development, and society’s welfare. Delp joins an elite group of inventors worldwide whose achievements have transformed industries and improved quality of life.
Delp is widely recognized for his pioneering work in multimedia security, image and video processing, and medical imaging. His research has led to significant advancements in applications ranging from health care to national security. He holds numerous patents, has authored more than 600 scholarly publications, and has collaborated with industry leaders and government organizations to translate his discoveries into impactful technologies.
“I am deeply honored to be named an NAI Fellow,” said Delp. “This recognition reflects the collective efforts of my colleagues, collaborators, and students over the years. I am grateful for the support of Purdue University, which has provided an environment that fosters innovation and impact.”
Delp’s election to the NAI adds to a long list of accolades, including his induction as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), and the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE). He also holds the distinction of being named a Purdue Distinguished Professor, one of the university’s highest faculty honors.
“Ed’s elevation to the NAI is richly-deserved recognition of the range of contributions he has made in image processing and computer vision that had, and continue to have, immense impact,” said Milind Kulkarni, the Michael and Katherine Birck Head and Professor of Purdue ECE. “We couldn’t be prouder of him and his accomplishments.”
Founded in 2010, the National Academy of Inventors highlights the vital role of innovation in improving quality of life, advancing economic development, and addressing global challenges. NAI Fellows represent more than 300 prestigious institutions around the world and collectively hold over 58,000 issued U.S. patents.