Gerardo Gamez and Dy Dinh Le become the eighth and ninth members of the Texas Tech faculty to earn the prestigious honor.

"On behalf of the 2026 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Member Advisory Committee and Board of Directors, it is with great pride that we announce your selection as a member of the NAI Class of 2026 Senior Members. This recognition is a testament to your remarkable achievements as an academic inventor and a rising leader in your field. Your success in patents, licensing, and commercialization—along with your dedication to developing technologies that have made, or aspire to make, a real impact on society—truly exemplifies the spirit of innovation. We are thrilled to celebrate your contributions to the innovation ecosystem at Texas Tech University, joining you with a distinguished network of 945 Senior Members affiliated with NAI Member Institutions worldwide."

Paul R. Sanberg, Ph.D., D.Sc., FNAI
President, National Academy of Inventors