A University of Central Florida professor who developed energy-transmitting and storing wire has been recognized by R&D Magazine with its R&D 100 Award, also known as the "Oscar of Invention." The award, which identifies the top technology products of the year, highlighted the work of UCF associate professor Jayan Thomas, UCF's NanoScience Technology Center, CREOL and the College of Engineering & Computer Science. Interest in Thomas’ research into electrical cables that can store and transmit…