Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh

This inventor holds 56 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 24 EPO patents, primarily in Carboxylic Acid Production (CPC class B01D). Top assignees: Eastman Chemical Company, Grupo Petrotemex S.a. De C.v., North Carolina State University. Active years: 2013-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ashfaq-shahanawaz-shaikh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 56 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 94.6

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 24 (Patent Applications = 27)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 17

Forward Citations = 787(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 296(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Stoneham, MA (US) (2021)
Kingsport, TN (US) (2013 - 2022)
Everett, MA (US) (2020 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

52 out of 2,039

Eastman Chemical Company

patents

4 out of 64

Grupo Petrotemex S.a. De C.v.

patents

3 out of 1,493

North Carolina State University

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2013-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Purified Dialkyl-Furan-2,5-Dicarboxylate

Furan-2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid

Hydrocarbon Separation

Oxidation Process

Hydrogenation

Gas Distribution

Purification Method

Esterification

Retrofit DMT Plant

Supersonic Treatment

Crude Furan Purification

Terephthalic Acid Production

56 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12151188 - Supersonic treatment of vapor streams for separation and drying of hydrocarbon gases (2024-11-26),

2. 11655227 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2023-05-23),

3. 11266924 - Supersonic treatment of vapor streams for separation and drying of hydrocarbon gases (2022-03-08),

4. 11066376 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2021-07-20),

5. 11027263 - Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid purge process (2021-06-08),

6. 11027219 - Furan-2, 5-dicarboxylic acid purge process (2021-06-08),

7. 10954207 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2021-03-23),

8. 10882032 - Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid purge process (2021-01-05),

9. 10723712 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2020-07-28),

10. 10702793 - Supersonic treatment of vapor streams for separation and drying of hydrocarbon gases (2020-07-07),

11. 10695755 - Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid purge process (2020-06-30),

12. 10611743 - Purifying crude furan 2,5-dicarboxylic acid by hydrogenation and a purge zone (2020-04-07),

13. 10526301 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2020-01-07),

14. 10436506 - Supersonic separation of hydrocarbons (2019-10-08),

15. 10421736 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2019-09-24),

Title: Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh - Pioneering Inventor from Kingsport

Introduction: Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh is a renowned inventor hailing from Kingsport, Tennessee. He is known for his groundbreaking innovations in various fields.

Latest Patents: Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh holds several patents in cutting-edge technologies related to renewable energy and sustainable materials. His most recent patent involves a revolutionary method for harnessing solar power in urban environments.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh has worked with leading research institutions and companies to develop innovative solutions. He has been instrumental in the development of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technologies.

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Conclusion: Ashfaq Shahanawaz Shaikh's dedication to innovation and sustainability has positioned him as a trailblazer in the field of renewable energy and materials. His contributions continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and researchers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.