Lokesh M.

Business Development Officer- Physical Sciences and Engineering @Mcmaster Industry Liaison Office Milo

Hamilton, ON, CA

Oversee commercialization of engineering technologies in AI, ML, computer science, electrical engineering, automotive, communications, and smart systems. Draft patent applications and negotiate various license agreements, including exclusive, non-exclusive, option, express, startup, and non-disclosure agreement with startups and established companies.Partner with faculty, researchers, and startups to identify industrial collaborators and secure funding through private partnerships and venture capital. Provide training on IP issues, technology transfer, and commercialization strategies specific to engineering. Develop and deliver presentations on IP, emerging technologies, and innovation management.Conduct market research to evaluate the commercial potential of new technologies, including AI and ML. Prepare reports and due diligence analyses comparing innovations with existing patents and assessing market opportunities.Promote University research by engaging with startups and industry leaders through travel and strategic meetings. Organize promotional events to advance the commercialization of engineering technologies.Maintain IP databases, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and participate in departmental meetings to support the University’s goals in research and commercialization.

McMaster University

Master of Engineering - MEng, Automation and Smart Systems

Anna University Chennai

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering

The University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing