Kartik Pillai
Electrical Engineering
Research Topic: Optimizing Energy Efficiency in a Portable Environmental Monitoring Device: The Lunchbox Project
Research Poster Located in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers
Research Summary:
Kartik’s research focused on developing a compact, energy-efficient device called the "Lunchbox" to monitor air quality in real time. The primary challenge was extending the device's battery life to two weeks. Through careful circuit design, software optimization, and rigorous testing, Kartik significantly improved the Lunchbox's power efficiency. This breakthrough brings the vision of widespread, long-term air quality monitoring closer to reality.
