As someone who used to be on the track to academia, this is something that more people should do.
Most published research is false, and even most of the correct stuff is useless.
I'd go so far as to say any research that hasn't directly lead to at least a physical demo being produced can be safely ignored.
There are some occasional gems, but it's like a handful per decade that are of true value with the rest not even worth the kB they take up in storage.
I may sound bitter, but when I see the government dollars announced it makes me cringe a little bit as I know there are so many better places for that money.
You're right, and akdor1154 already addressed this in the same breath:
> I don't think that level of dismissal is fair or respectful unless you accompany it with a relevant criticism of the research itself.
Emphasis mine.