Omar M Yaghi

This inventor holds 60 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 18 EPO patents, primarily in Metal-Organic Frameworks (CPC class B01J). Top assignees: University of California, University of Michigan, Basf Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 2003-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Omar M Yaghi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/omar-m-yaghi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 60 (Patent Applications = 13)

% Patents Active = 51.7

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 3)

EPO Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 19)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 1,163(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 660(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Ann Arbor, MI (US) (2003 - 2010)
Los Angeles, CA (US) (2009 - 2018)
Berkeley, CA (US) (2014 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

41 out of 16,008

University of California

patents

19 out of 3,525

University of Michigan

patents

11 out of 10,816

Basf Aktiengesellschaft

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

7. 2 out of 834,453

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2003-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Metal-Organic Frameworks

Atmospheric Water Harvesting

Gas Separation

Porous Frameworks

Sorption

Catalysts

Chemical Frameworks

Zirconium Terephthalate

Chiral Frameworks

Carbon Dioxide Capture

Conductive Frameworks

Zeolitic Frameworks

60 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12638144 - Covalent organic frameworks (2026-05-26),

2. 12508581 - Enzymes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) (2025-12-30),

3. 12000122 - Atmospheric water harvesting system with cross-flow configuration (2024-06-04),

4. 11998889 - Multivariate and other metal-organic frameworks, and uses thereof (2024-06-04),

5. 11813587 - Zirconium terephthalate-based metal organic framework with open metal sites (2023-11-14),

6. 11701638 - Porous aluminum pyrazoledicarboxylate frameworks (2023-07-18),

7. 11697925 - Active atmospheric moisture harvester (2023-07-11),

8. 11370805 - Coordinative alignment of molecules in chiral metal-organic frameworks (2022-06-28),

9. 11059838 - Atmospheric moisture harvester (2021-07-13),

10. 11014068 - Porous aluminum pyrazoledicarboxylate frameworks (2021-05-25),

11. 10821417 - Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (2020-11-03),

12. 10766911 - Coordinative alignment of molecules in chiral metal-organic frameworks (2020-09-08),

13. 10766908 - Calcium L-lactate frameworks as naturally degradable carriers (2020-09-08),

14. 10683644 - Sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting device (2020-06-16),

15. 10597408 - Covalent organic frameworks with a woven structure (2020-03-24),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Omar M Yaghi

Introduction: Omar M Yaghi, a distinguished inventor based in Berkeley, CA (US), is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of chemistry and materials science.

Latest Patents: Omar M Yaghi holds several patents related to the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with applications in gas storage, carbon capture, and drug delivery systems.

Career Highlights: Throughout his illustrious career, Yaghi has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Wolf Prize in Chemistry and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Collaborations: Yaghi has collaborated with leading researchers and institutions worldwide, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field of porous materials and catalysis.

Conclusion: Omar M Yaghi's pioneering work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and researchers in the quest for novel materials with diverse applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.