Somerville, MA, United States of America

Janusz Nowak

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Active years: 1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Janusz Nowak. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/janusz-nowak-803tx5h9

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

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 81(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1998

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Janusz Nowak

Introduction

Janusz Nowak is a notable inventor based in Somerville, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the development of advanced junction devices. His work has implications for storage and switching of signals, showcasing innovative approaches to material science.

Latest Patents

Janusz Nowak holds a patent for a "Tunnel junction device for storage and switching of signals." This invention involves ferromagnetic-insulator-ferromagnetic trilayer junctions that exhibit magnetoresistance (JMR) effects ranging from about 16% to several hundred percent at room temperature. The larger effects are observed when the tunneling resistance (R.sub.T) is comparable to the electrode film resistance (R.sub.L) over the junction area in cross-geometry junction measurements. The geometrically enhanced large JMR can be qualitatively explained by the nonuniform current flow over the function area when R.sub.T is comparable to R.sub.L in the cross-geometry junction structure. For a fixed junction area, the effective junction resistance (R.sub.J) can be varied from less than 1 ohm to several kilohms by controlling the thickness of the insulating layer or by appropriately selecting ferromagnetic films. The trilayer tunnel junctions of this invention are nonvolatile, stable, and reproducible.

Career Highlights

Janusz Nowak is affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he continues to push the boundaries of research and innovation. His work has garnered attention for its practical applications and theoretical advancements in the field of magnetoresistance.

Collaborations

Janusz has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Jagadeesh S Moodera and Lisa Kinder. Their combined expertise has contributed to the success of various research projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Janusz Nowak's contributions to the field of technology through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications. His work continues to inspire future developments in junction devices and material science.

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