MSU Innovator Secures $550K NSF CAREER Grant to Propel LED Technology Forward

Summary: Mahesh K. Gangishetty, an assistant professor at Mississippi State University, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award totaling $550,000 to advance research in energy-efficient and environmentally friendly LED lighting. His project focuses on developing transparent LEDs from ternary copper halides, which promise safer and more sustainable alternatives to conventional LEDs. Gangishetty aims to create highly efficient lighting that emits a full spectrum of colors, potentially enabling futuristic applications such as see-through displays and augmented reality interfaces. The research will also include educational outreach, collaborating with local schools to inspire students in science and technology fields.