West Lafayette, IN, United States of America

Gururaj Naik

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Purdue Research Foundation. Active years: 2016-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gururaj Naik. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gururaj-naik

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.5

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2016-2017

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Gururaj Naik

Introduction

Gururaj Naik is a prominent inventor based in West Lafayette, Indiana, known for his contributions to the field of metamaterials and heat-assisted magnetic recording technologies. With a total of 2 patents, Naik has made significant strides in advancing materials science and engineering.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Titanium nitride based metamaterial." This invention discloses a titanium nitride-based metamaterial consisting of ultrathin, smooth, and alternating layers of a plasmonic titanium nitride (TiN) material and a dielectric material. The dielectric material is composed of AScN, where 'x' ranges from 0.2 to 0.4. The layers have sharp interfaces and can vary in thickness from 1 to 20 nanometers. This novel plasmonic building block has numerous applications, including emission enhancers and computer security, with particular interest in enhancing light-emitting diode (LED) efficiency through nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond.

Another significant patent is the "Near field transducer for heat-assisted magnetic recording." This invention involves an apparatus and method for heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) that employs a near-field transducer (NFT) made of plasmonic ceramic materials or intermetallics. The NFT features a protective outer layer that enhances its performance and longevity. The materials used include TiN, ZrN, HfN, and others, which provide higher resistances and improved performance at temperatures ranging from 300 to 500 degrees Celsius.

Career Highlights

Gururaj Naik is affiliated with the Purdue Research Foundation, where he continues to innovate and contribute to cutting-edge research in materials science. His work has garnered attention for its potential applications in various high-tech fields.

Collaborations

Naik has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Vladimir M Shalaev and Alexandra Boltasseva, who share his passion for advancing technology and materials research.

Conclusion

Gururaj Naik's innovative work in metamaterials and heat-assisted magnetic recording exemplifies the impact of research and development in modern technology. His contributions continue to pave the way for future advancements in these fields.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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