Dr. Adam Milewski - Innovation Springs Eternal

UGA names inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellows 

Program will expand innovation and entrepreneurship across campus

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The University of Georgia has named the inaugural members of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program, a group of faculty leaders chosen to help expand a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across campus. The program, part of the Innovation District initiative, equips Fellows with training in business development, strategic planning and campus resources so they can serve as ambassadors and advisors within their colleges. Read more

Dr. Adam Milewski - 2025 Faculty Innovation Fellow

Innovation Springs Eternal (article by The Innovation Team)

For Adam Milewski, innovation started with a passion for water. That passion evolved into satellite-based technology, a patented tool for groundwater research, and today, a leadership role at the University of Georgia, shaping a culture of discovery.

Milewski, a hydrogeologist who joined UGA in 2011, has built his career studying groundwater systems around the world. Along the way, he has blended his expertise in water conservation with a curiosity for technology and entrepreneurship. His work with satellite-based groundwater testing led to a patent and a startup, experiences that gave him a firsthand perspective on how research can move from concept to impact.

“I never really knew much about startups,” Milewski said. “For me, it was always about the technology. But through that process, I learned what it takes to take an idea, build it out, and figure out its real-world value.” Read more