Current Inventors
Cledden Obeng-Poku Kwanin
Public Inventor, EcoPot Design Project
I am Cledden Obeng-Poku Kwanin, a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. I have worked in mechanical maintenance with over 5 years of experience.
Being more interested in the building of technology, I have joined Public Invention to work on an EcoPot design aimed at making the use of pots over open fire more efficient. This solution solves a major problem of millions around the world, including people in Ghana, who rely on this cooking method everyday.
My interest in building technology, solving problems, creativity and collaboration drives my motivation to accomplish a lot in this project.
Jose R. Olascoaga
Public Inventor, FerroFluid Project
My name is José Rebollar Olascoaga. I currently have a master's degree in science from CINVESTAV Z Bioelectronics section in CDMX. I am an electrical engineer who very quickly designed a PCB assembly for controlling magnetic coils for the "Ferrofluid Pump" project.
My experience is in the development of electronics for medical devices, I currently work for a French-Mexican startup called Actipulse International that seeks to innovate in the treatment of mental illnesses. I design the PCBs for their commercial devices and we also do research together with several universities in Mexico, France, Canada and the United States.
Joe Hershberger
Public Inventor, FerroFluid Project
With about 20 years of experience in the Test and Measurement industry, Joe Hershberger has honed his expertise in low-level embedded software and board bring-up. But his passion for innovation doesn't stop there. In his free time, Joe mentors high school robotics students, inspiring the next generation of makers and builders. He's a self-described maker himself, combining woodworking and metalworking to create unique and fascinating projects. And if that wasn't enough, Joe also enjoys the art of winemaking and brewing, bringing creativity and experimentation to his hobbies. He has also joined Public Invention to work on ferrofluids. With a blend of technical expertise and creative pursuits, Joe embodies the spirit of innovation and invention.
Harry Pierson
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
Harry Pierson is a seasoned software architect with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His journey began with a VT100 terminal from his father's office at Bell Labs, eventually leading to a career at Microsoft as a technical evangelist and product engineer. Harry’s expertise lies in developer-focused tools, having contributed significantly to various projects. Currently, he’s working on at DBOS, an early-stage startup aiming to revolutionize decentralized computing and operating systems. Harry is also an accomplished presenter, adept at engaging with both large audiences and code. His work reflects a passion for technology and a commitment to ruthless competence.
Sofiya Koretskaya
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
Sofiya is a marketing and analytics professional who is enthusiastic about leveraging data to gain insights into intricate business, financial, and strategic problems. She firmly believes that delivering high-quality solutions through innovative thinking and storytelling is the best approach when it comes to data. Sofiya's skill set is diverse and she have a keen interest in various areas such as digital and social media marketing, branding, web management, and data analytics.
Mairin Ogrady
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
Mairin is currently an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in English with a concentration in Economics from the University of Dallas. She was published in the OnStage Magazine and is a regular contributor to her student-run newspaper. Mairin aspires to pursue a career in business and technical writing to fulfill her passion for communicating complex subjects to a wider audience.
A long-time enthusiast of disciplines such as science and technology, Mairin is eager to support Public Invention in its mission to empower inventors and serve humanity through open-source technology. She believes access to information can change the world and make it a better place.
Katherine (Katie) Pryal
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
Katherine (Katie) is a dynamic software engineer committed to harnessing technology for the betterment of society. Armed with a degree in Computer Science from Seattle University, Katie embarked on her journey driven by a belief in the power of innovation to drive positive change.
Currently, Katie serves as a dedicated volunteer for GOSQUAS, a non-profit under the umbrella of Public Invention. In this capacity, she utilizes her skills in software engineering to make significant contributions to the organization's mission of establishing a secure and accessible platform for tracking the development of open-source medical devices.
Katie's interests encompass cutting-edge fields such as AI and ML. Moreover, she is deeply passionate about exploring the intersection of technology with education and information accessibility, recognizing the pivotal role it plays in shaping a more inclusive and informed society.
With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for advancing societal well-being, Katie is committed to exploring new pathways for utilizing technology to benefit society.
Judith Weng Zhu
Public Inventor, VentOS API & GOSQAS Project
Judith Weng Zhu is a recent graduate from Swarthmore College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minor in Philosophy. Her focus has been on medical imaging and devices, and she aspires to develop safer and more affordable medical products. She is currently also a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developing a self-supervised approach to x-ray computed tomography that decreases the amount of radiation needed to image a fragile sample.
Judith is also interested in fashion and enjoys upcycling clothes during her free time. Her favorite side hustle is selling her upcycled and thrifted clothes online.
Christina Cole
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
Christina Cole (San Francisco, CA) is a founding team member of Open Source Medical Supplies (OSMS), where she serves as Head of Documentation, managing the data and technical infrastructure of the OSMS Project Library and the production of public guidance. She is on the steering committee for the Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS). In addition to her work at OSMS, Christina is co-founder and Board Treasurer of the REAP Center (Alameda, CA), holding the position of Director of Finance and Administration. Her involvement in the non-profit sector inspired her to return to her studies and pursue a Master's in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Anusha Shringi
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
Hello! I'm Anusha Shringi, currently a high school junior set to graduate as part of the Class of 2025. My passion lies in Biomedical Engineering, where I leverage skills like design thinking to explore interdisciplinary intersections. STEM has captivated me, particularly the diverse methodologies aimed at improving and saving lives. Beyond STEM, I thrive in graphic design and business ventures, having managed a successful business for the past 6 months. Engaged in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), I actively lead the club, fostering engagement among peers across various industries in club competitions. Grateful for multiple FBLA awards and recognitions from officials, I'm eager to channel my enthusiasm for aiding others through GOSQAS.
Nora Moor
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
My name is Nora Moor, and I'm a junior in high school, graduating in 2025. With a strong inclination towards STEM fields, I'm passionate about Computer Science and Chemistry. I'm proud to have earned several notable accolades in Computer Science and have immersed myself in competitions and conferences. As the head of my school's Computer Science club, I lead initiatives to foster learning and innovation within our community. Beyond STEM, I find joy in music composition and art. Looking ahead, I'm excited to further explore the intersections of technology and creativity in my academic and professional journey.
Coco Chen
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
With a Master of Science in Healthcare Analytics & Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, I am a dedicated professional passionate about leveraging data to drive meaningful insights in healthcare. With hands-on experience in clinical and population health analysis, I excel in identifying data into actions. My strong technical skills, including proficiency in coding languages and cloud computing tools, complement my ability to communicate complex findings effectively to diverse stakeholders. I am committed to making a positive impact on healthcare outcomes through innovative data-driven solutions.
Hira Tauqeer
Public Inventor, Global Open Source Quality Assurance System (GOSQAS)
The public inventor of the GOSQAS Project is also a dedicated PhD candidate at Western University, having obtained both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious National University of Science and Technology. Her academic and research pursuits are centered on signal processing algorithms, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical field of engineering. Currently, she is collaborating with Dr. Robert L. Reed, focusing on groundbreaking research in public intention. This collaborative effort aims to delve into the complexities of public intention, with the goal of harnessing these insights for societal benefit. Their work represents a promising intersection of technology and social science, potentially paving the way for innovations that could significantly impact community engagement and decision-making processes.
Bene Skirde
Public Inventor, Botanical Sensor Project
Bene is an undergraduate electrical engineering student and a sophomore at Rutgers University. Ultimately, he hopes to go on to pursue a graduate/doctorate degree and enter a field where he can use his technical knowledge to complete research and design work on products and systems that help reduce carbon emissions and halt global warming. For Public Invention, he is currently working on a project involving the use of embedded botanical sensors to monitor plant health.
Horacio Garcia
Public Inventor, Moonrat Portable Incubator Project
Horacio García is a mechatronics engineer who graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico de Colima, with a master's degree in electrical engineering sciences from CINVETSAV Guadalajara. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Sciences with a specialization in Automatic Control in a double degree program between CINVESTAV Guadalajara and UNIVAQ L'Aquila. His research interests involve regulation theory, multi-agent systems, and hybrid systems, while his engineering skills are oriented toward the Internet of Things, smart wearable devices, and embedded device programming.
The combination of these passions and the desire to contribute and repay all the support received by society has led Horacio to participate in Public Invention with the vision of collaborating with diverse people worldwide to provide efficient and replicable open-source solutions to contemporary problems.
Silvia Casillas
Public Inventor, Moonrat Portable Incubator Project
Silvia Casillas is a mechatronics engineer currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Automatic Control at CINVESTAV Guadalajara. She has actively participated in projects related to the control of hydroponic systems, the development of 3D prototypes, and mobile application development. Her current research focus is on the development of algorithms for the detection of high-frequency oscillations for the identification of epileptic zones.
As part of her professional goals, Silvia aspires to apply her knowledge for the betterment of society. Beyond her academic and research pursuits, Silvia has a deep passion for gardening and enjoys staying active through exercise. Silvia's commitment to both her academic and personal interests reflects her dedication to making a positive impact on the world.
Enrique Ruiz
Public Inventor, Moonrat Portable Incubator Project
Enrique is a graduate of the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), a prestigious academic institution in Mexico, where he completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Automatic Control at Cinvestav (Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados) Guadalajara, in collaboration with Intel Mexico. His primary focus lies in the areas of control and robotics.
Beyond his academic journey, Enrique has served as a professor at the Universidad de Guadalajara, where he taught courses related to electrical engineering and object-oriented programming.
He is eager to join Public Invention projects, applying his expertise to develop and enhance biomedical open-access devices, aiming to make a meaningful contribution to society.
Melanie Laporte
Public Inventor, Moonrat Portable Incubator Project
Melanie Laporte studies Computer Science and Art at Columbia University. She is working on the Portable Incubator with Public Invention, as well as on a NASA innovation for the International Space Station's Universal Waste Management System. Her ultimate ambition is to harness technology to create innovative solutions for the betterment of society. She is dedicated to encouraging more women to pursue STEM careers and has created an after-school program as well as a social media channel to teach coding and circuitry to girls. Melanie aims to redefine perceptions of engineers and challenge preconceived notions of what they look like. She embraces diverse interests such as fencing, sailing, robots, writing science fiction stories, DJing, and exploring the connection between art and technology to create unrealized beauty.
Sid Chou
Public Inventor, PolyVent
Sid is an industrial designer, multimedia artist, and creative technologist with a passion for problem-solving and creating innovative designs. His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach projects from a holistic perspective, considering not only the visual appeal but also the technical feasibility and usability.
Lawrence Kincheloe
Invention Coach of the General Purpose Alarm Device (GPAD) Project
Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma, 2009
Lawrence Kincheloe has worked with the Sustainable Progress and Equality Collective since 2021 bringing hardware experience to SPEC’s mission of “Sharing Knowledge. Building Communities.” Active in the DIY/Maker movement, as a founder of CoLaboratory Makerspace and OK-Open Source Hardware, as well as a past volunteer, organizer, event coordinator, and class teacher; Lawrence works towards a vibrant tech savvy Oklahoma with a focus on community.
Professionally, Lawrence has worked for 10 years as an Applications and Systems engineer, developing designs in advertising, telecommunications, and energy. In 2009, he worked at Factory e Farm where he developed open source hardware for emerging communities which was reported about in Make Magazine (Make: 21).
My Github: https://github.com/LokiMetaSmith
(Forest) Lee Erickson
Public Inventor of the General Purpose Alarm Device (GPAD) Project
B.S. Physicist University of Minnesota.
I am the luckiest person to have ever lived because when I was ten years old, I was taken to the moon by Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Neal Armstrong (as were about five billion other persons watching television.)
I have had a career doing elementary analog circuit design for audio, video and deflection systems and embedded system with some focus on electro- magnetic compatibility. I worked for a high volume consumer electronic company where I learned the importance of design for manufacturing and project management of medium- to large-multidisciplinary teams. I also ran my own company for 12 years where I had to take on almost all roles from time to time.
With Public Invention I have helped with the General Purpose Alarm Device (GPAD) project especially with Schematic Capture and PCB Design and testing. I wrote and simulated firmware for factory testing of the Version 1 PCB. From my Public Invention involvement, I have improved my understanding of how to use GitHub (and GitLab) for managing product development from my team mates. My short term interests are to document well the GPAD as a template to help Public Invention and others.
I am a refugee from the winters of Minnesota and live in East Tennessee where snow is sufficiently infrequent that it is mostly received as decorative when it happens. My supper power is NOVEL SPELLING ( and diverse spelling). My Github is found at: https://github.com/ForrestErickson
Megan Cadena
Public Inventor of the SoftRobot Project & a Simulink Lung Circuit Model
Megan Cadena is a recent graduate from The University of Texas at Austin. She studied for a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. She currently works as a volunteer researcher with Public Invention and is currently our Public Outreach Coordinator. She specifically develops and amends mathematical and computational models of complex and real-world systems.
She partnered with Dr. Robert L. Read to develop an analytical solution for representing the degree of tilt of a top plane of a soft-robotic "Stewart Platform" for Public Invention. This analytical solution was accepted to be implemented as a design of a soft-robotic "Stewart Platform" prototype in a UT design Competition, called Create-a-thon. This prototype physically demonstrates how to alter a soft robotic effector arm in shape in order to perform configurations not currently feasible by common soft-robotic mechanisms. Megan hopes to later optimize the modeling of this system and its particular design to later benefit future advance applications, in vivo, such as in future endoscope designs & arterial plaque removal procedures.
She has also worked on a research paper studying the impact rise time has on proper ventilation using MATLAB Simulink tools with a modified MIT lung circuit model.
Geoff Mulligan
Public Inventor
Geoff Mulligan is a founding partner of Skylight Digital, leading the IoT practice, and serving as the CTO for IoT for Jabil. He served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow focused on IoT for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the NIST. Geoff worked to advance the development and promote the use of IoT technologies that will improve the efficiencies of Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing and Safety across America and created and launched the Smart America Challenge.
Geoff was the founding Chairman of both the LoRa Alliance and IPSO Alliance and provides consultanting on IoT technologies and protocols including the design and implementation of embedded systems for the military, home and building control, healthcare, transportation and the smart grid.
Geoff helped create the Arpanet and IP technologies including the design of IPv6, the creation of 6lowpan, the formation and founding of the Zigbee Alliance and has been instrumental in many key aspects of the embedded Internet – in fact Vint Cerf called Geoff the “Father of the Embedded Internet”. After graduating from the Air Force Academy, he served in the Air Force and worked for Digital Equipment, Sun Microsystems, and Invensys. He helped found start-ups working on email security, next generation Internet technologies, wireless systems and protocol design. He holds over 15 patents, wrote a book on SPAM and testified before Congress on Computer Security.
Past Public Inventors:
Victor Suturin (PhD)
Co-founder and Invention Coach of PolyVent
Victor is the co-founder and project leader of PolyVent. He is an entrepreneur and an inventor in the healthcare field, currently running Aliform - a medical device startup based in Aachen, Germany. He has a strong leadership and interdisciplinary science background with expertise in biomedical sciences, physiology, and medical device design. (Base: Germany)
Antal Zuiderwijk
Mechanical Design of PolyVent
Antal is an active member of PolyVent. Antal earned his Master’s degree in biological and soft matter physics from Leiden University. During his final project he started prototyping, building a custom backlight to improve high-speed filming of bouncing hydrogels. Since then, he’s worked many innovative projects from his workshop near the Hague in the Netherlands, including PolyVent. As lead designer of PolyVent Antal oversees the overall architecture of the ventilator, including mechanics, pneumatics and electronics. (Base: Netherlands)
You can find more of his work on his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/antalz
Pio Lee
Public Inventor, PolyVent
Pio completed his B.S. in Biomolecular Science at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2021. He has since been involved in phase II and III clinical trials for ophthalmic solutions in Austin, Texas. His passion for patient care and medical innovation has driven his participation in research and Public Invention, and he hopes that his current and previous involvements may enhance the personal experiences of others in medical environments.
Nathaniel Bechard
Co-founder Lead Engineer of PolyVent
Nathaniel is a designer and prototyper for PolyVent, being with the team since the beginning. He spends most of his free time working on engineering projects, involving robotics, 3d printing, avionics, and other fields. He’s interested in helping people with technology. Nathaniel is a self-taught prodigy and the team’s main powerhouse in the electronics department. (Base: Canada)
Veronica S
Public Inventor of the FerroFluid Valve Project
Veronica is a graduate from The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Business Administration. Her interests lie primarily in medical devices, focusing on Solidworks and mechanically related aspects of such devices. Post-graduation, she worked as an R&D Engineer, developing resecting devices and hysteroscopes for polyp and fibroid removal in the intrauterine lining. Her main contribution to Public Invention lies in the Ferrofluid Check Valve project, designing a microfluidic channel by taking advantage of the properties of ferrofluid and magnetic field lines to create a one-way valve. Her experience ranges from the makerspace to the wet-lab. Past projects and work, unrelated to Public Invention, include an autonomous intubation system, T-cell antigen research, and macrophage response in progressively stiffened environments, mimicking tumor progression.
She is currently pursuing a MD/MS from Texas A&M University’s School of Engineering Medicine.
Avinash Baskaran
Public Inventor of the GlussCon Project; SoPH Org Representative; PhD Candidate at Auburn University
Avinash is driven by his desire to leverage science and technology to restore the function, independence, and quality of life of people with disabilities. His research interests include assistive robotics, telepresence and human robot interaction. In his spare time, he enjoys painting, listening to music and completing DIY projects.
Ben Coombs
Invention Coach of the Oxygen Concentrator Project
Ben has a range of professional engineering experience from healthcare project management to software development. Ben holds a Master of Engineering (Honours) in mechanical engineering from The University of Auckland, New Zealand where he researched sustainable aerospace composite materials and manufacturing methods.
Ben is a self-taught programmer and electrical engineer from a young age, designing and building an award-winning wearable laser tag game at high school. Ben has been making indie video games since he was a teenager, with multiple self-published titles.
In 2018-2020 he was the founder and Technical Director of Big Boy Pants Studio, making retro mobile video games where their debut title Robot Crusher was featured on Google Play Store. In 2020 Ben founded Digital Tech Academy with the aim to combine his engineering and game development experience into a new STEM EdTech platform to address the UN SDG #4 - education.
In his spare time Ben tinkers in his garage lab with interests in manufacturing, robotics and materials science with ideas towards a sustainable future through technology.
Nathan Sage
Ranging from ~100 nanometer SARS-CoV-2 virions to 12 foot high sorghum plants...
Over time, Nathan Sage has worked with many tiny and tall curiosities in the areas of virology and plant breeding.
His hobbies include yoga, weight lifting, running, martial arts, DIY, ttRPGs, and video games.
Harshit Kumar
My name is Harshit Kumar and I did my masters from Columbia University in the city of New York. I am working on the Moonrat project as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Past projects include optimizing the number of Photovoltaic and Wind panels based on past data to reduce overall electricity fluctuation using machine learning algorithms and establishing the importance of piezoelectric layer thickness in cantilever-based energy harvester. In my final project for my Bachelor's degree, I had developed a prototype of an Automated Guided Vehicle for the industrial assembly line of Rimtex Industries which was fully funded by the company itself.
Alexander Musicant
Alexander Musicant is a graduate of Colorado College, where he majored in English literature. His education culminated in a thesis on gender identity in the Sound and the Fury and Lolita. Alex became interested in Public Invention because of their unique approach to humanitarianism. Though his education is rooted in the humanities, Alex is deeply curious about the intersection of several disciplines, including the interplay between science and media. Alex helps the Public Invention team through the development and management of various social media accounts designed to unite likeminded individuals and further the reach of Public Invention’s work. Alex is currently enrolled in the University of Oregon School of Law, where he hopes to explore many of his diverse interests. While his contributions so far have been focused on social media and communication, Alex hopes his education will help him contribute to Public Invention in other ways moving forward.
Pranav S
Hi, I am Pranav. I completed graduate school at Columbia University with a major in Mechanical Engineering and a concentration in Robotics and Controls. Currently at Public Invention, I have been working towards developing a Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control module for an oxygen concentrator to control pressure and controlling pressure in a ventilator actuated by bellows. I hope to continue working on more projects with Public Invention in the future. My interests in robotics became profound when I developed a bipedal robot during my time at Columbia University. I am also keen towards developing human - assistive robots and medical robots in the future.
In my free time, I like to listen to music and go for long walks with my friends.
David Jeschke
David is the founder of XtraMath, a nonprofit offering a free online supplementary math education program. Prior to XtraMath, David worked at a variety of startups, including a couple of his own, and spent several years at Microsoft. David has a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas, Austin, and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from New York, University. Originally from Goshen, Indiana, David now lives in Seattle.
Lauria Clarke
Lauria Clarke is an engineer and artist living in Boston, MA. She enjoys playing outside, making things, and computer architecture. Lauria holds a M.S. in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University. She has been a major volunteer on the VentMon project for pandemic ventilator verification.
Chistopher Ferguson
Dr. Ferguson is a thoughtful visionary who thrives in exploring scientific possibilities at the intersection of health and technology. Dr. Ferguson earned his Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences from Johns Hopkins University studying olfactory neuroscience and sensory transduction. To increase his impact on people in the real world, Dr. Ferguson transformed his passions into a career in health and life science consulting with Booz Allen Hamilton. At Booz Allen, Dr. Ferguson leads cutting-edge projects at the interface of life science, technology, and management across multiple government agencies.
Joshua Hannan
Josh completed his B.Sc from Purdue University in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2015. Post-graduation, Josh worked in verification engineering for the Apple Mac performance team and for IBM server hardware. In 2017, he started working in the blockchain space and is currently working on building and promoting a new smart contract programming language for the Flow blockchain. At Public Invention, Josh helped with the initial design and testing of the GlussCon.
Morgan Chen
Morgan is currently a senior Mechanical Engineering student at UT Austin. He is interested in additive manufacturing and machine design.
Evan Bartilson
Evan Bartilson provides mechanical engineering solutions for the aerospace, medical, amusement park, heavy equipment, and consumer product industries. He is a primary design resource on Engineers without Borders Armadillo V2 and contributor for PubInv glusscon projects.
Keeshan Patel
Keeshan Patel is a student at The University of Texas at Austin who completed his bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Software Engineering. He has a passion for robotics and embedded systems. Specifically, his interests lie in rehabilitation robotics where he has conducted exoskeleton research in the Non-Invasive Brain-Machine Interface Lab at the University of Houston and the RENEU Lab at The University of Texas at Austin. Throughout his undergraduate experience, he has interned at Viasat, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, and Apple and has continued his pursuit to extend his knowledge of the tech industry. His various projects can be found on his website.
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Matthew McCartney
Public Inventor, Unscrew Propeller Project
I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University. During my senior year, I worked for a company called Intermed Labs in West Virginia where I was one of the forerunners on a team responsible for developing many award-winning medical devices. After working in my field for two years, I decided to gain more experience by traveling as an engineering consultant. In my free time, I love researching new machine learning and control techniques with hopes of implementing them into my problem-solving capabilities.
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Nina Lahoti
Public Inventor, PolyVent and VentDisplay
Nina Lahoti is an interdisciplinary designer focused on centering accessibility efforts throughout the design process. Specializing in inclusive design, creative coding, web design, and physical computing, she’s interested in creating simple solutions to everyday problems.
She completed an MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design in 2023. In 2021, Nina graduated from Rice University with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Politics, Law, and Social Thought.
To learn more, visit her portfolio site at ninalahoti.com.
Lisa Kotowski (she/they)
Public Inventor Working on the FerroFluid Valve Project Continuation
M.S. Physics, San Francisco State University
Lisa has a Master's degree in Physics from San Francisco State University where she did her thesis work on a radiofrequency resonant cavity perturbation technique to measure body composition. This later led to her being the inventor and founder of Body Composition Systems (BoCS). She currently works as a health physicist, and continues to develop her research techniques and system engineering methodologies.
Oluseyi 'Seyi' Adeniyi
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies from the University of Liverpool, 2022.
Since childhood, Oluseyi has been captivated by flight and the heavier-than-air machines that dominate today’s skies, which has driven him to pursue his degree. Driven by a boundless curiosity and a natural inclination towards creativity, Oluseyi has ventured into a wide range of disciplines, cultivating an analytical yet imaginative approach.
In 2016, he won the ‘Endeavour’ award at The Big Bang competition (Newcastle, U.K.) for the ‘Piano Sleeve’, a flexible piano worn on the arm. In the first year of university, he won the ‘Pilot Studies Student of the Year’ award after completing a 20-hour flight training course. As a previously active member of the university’s Flight Simulation Group (UoLFSG), Oluseyi's involvement in the upgrading of four static, full-cockpit flight simulators earned him a promotion to the head of one of the simulators. His final year project involved the designing and manufacturing of a Flight Management Computer.
Oluseyi is also a multi-instrumentalist and indie artist, known as ShayKeyNote, and has produced music for independent films. His dedication to his craft and his unwavering pursuit of excellence have earned him a reputation as a versatile and talented artist and creator.
GitHub: https://github.com/NULLbodyHERE