Prof. Hossam Haick of the Technion Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The selection is a prestigious international recognition of his groundbreaking achievements and his impact on global innovation
Professor Hossam Haick of the Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has been elected a Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This highly prestigious title is considered the highest professional honor awarded to inventors in the United States and worldwide. It reflects broad and significant recognition of Prof. Haick’s scientific achievements, his groundbreaking inventions, and the global impact of his work in health, technology, and education.
Prof. Haick is among a select group of researchers and inventors worldwide who have completed the full innovation cycle: from basic scientific discovery, through technological development, to real-world impact that touches the lives of millions. In an academic landscape where basic and applied science are often separate, he stands out as someone who bridges these worlds, translating deep scientific discoveries into clinical and technological tools with global influence. His work led to the emergence of a new scientific field – volatilomics, which focuses on volatile biomarkers and chemical signals that characterize disease states.
Prof. Haick is a pioneer in identifying molecular signatures of diseases through breath and skin analysis. This breakthrough has enabled the development of rapid, non-invasive diagnostic methods that produce accurate results within minutes and have been validated in numerous clinical centers worldwide. In addition, his group has developed smart patches for advanced sensing in remote medicine and robotics, as well as molecular imaging technologies based on chemical signatures that require no radiation, enabling early detection and personalized diagnosis.
On the industrial and applied side, Prof. Haick holds dozens of patents and has founded several startup companies based on his inventions. These companies have contributed to the implementation of revolutionary technologies in diagnostics, wearable devices, and electronic sensing. He also founded and leads seven European Union consortia, comprising more than 70 partners across four continents, promoting the development and clinical application of advanced medical technologies on a global scale.
In the academic arena, Prof. Haick has published more than 500 scientific papers and authored two books in the field of sensing and volatile biomarkers. He is considered an influential educator in scientific innovation and has supervised more than 110 graduate and postdoctoral students, many of whom now lead research groups and technology companies. The online course he developed on nanotechnology and nanosensors – the first of its kind in the world – has reached more than one million learners from 87 countries.
The official induction ceremony for the National Academy of Inventors will take place on June 4, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event is considered a major international stage for presenting breakthrough ideas, shaping global discussions, and advancing the future of innovation. During the ceremony, Prof. Haick will receive a medal, certificate, lapel pin, and rosette from the NAI President and the representative of the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office).
The Technion congratulates Prof. Haick on this remarkable achievement and on the international recognition that adds another milestone to his long list of accomplishments, awards, and scientific contributions that shape the future of technology and medicine.
For the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 2025 Fellows list – click here.
