Sandipan Banerjee

Sandipan Banerjee is a Technology Portfolio Manager in the Technology Commercialization Office at the University of Minnesota. He is responsible for the evaluation, protection, and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP) developed at the university, with a focus on Software, Computer Science, and Engineering technologies. Sandipan also spearheads programs aimed at promoting startup development in the software space and works on initiatives to increase IP Disclosure. He is particularly passionate about working with Open open-source technologies and exploring commercialization paths for them.

With over 9 years of total industry experience, Sandipan has held roles as a Technology Portfolio Manager, Senior Software Engineer (in the Automotive and Aerospace sectors), and Technology Commercialization Fellow. His expertise spans the technical, business, and IP sides of technology, enabling him to drive effective commercialization strategies. In addition, Sandipan brings over 6 years of research experience from his academic background, having completed his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and the University of Louisville, respectively. Sandipan is also a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP).