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Press Release

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Names Its Inventions of the Year

A high-tech neutralization system that foils airborne pathogens, tough-but-flexible body armor and a more efficient quantum computing method are The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's top inventions for 2003, announced tonight during APL's fifth annual Invention of the Year ceremony in Laurel, Md.

An independent review panel selected the winners from 139 APL inventions — representing the work of 220 inventors — based on their potential benefit to society, improvement over existing technology and commercial potential. APL Director Richard T. Roca and Director of Technology Transfer Wayne E. Swann congratulated researchers on their work and presented trophies and cash awards to the three winning teams of inventors, in the categories of Life Science, Physical Science and Information Science.