The Internet of Things Lab for Air Quality Monitoring (IoT4AQ) project is funded by the IAU (International Astronomy Union) for a two-year period (2023-2025). The main objective is to organize training sessions for researchers and students on the design and implementation of low-cost sensors for air quality monitoring. Specific objectives are: (1) organize hands-on trainings and online seminars on IoT and air quality monitoring, (2) train researchers, teachers, and students on various aspects of air quality monitoring and (3) improve Physics education in Africa through low-cost sensors and IoT.
The team:
- Bertrand Tchanche, An Assistant Professor of Physics, specialized in Energy and Environmental engineering, Alioune Diop University, PO Box 30 Bambey, Senegal (Project leader)
- Daniel Westervelt, A Lamont Assistant Research Professor, Air pollution scientist, Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, NY 10964-1000 USA (content developer)
- Sean Wihera, A Vice President, Business Development and Partnerships, Air sensors specialist, Clarity Movement Co., 808 Gilman Street, Berkeley, USA (designer and advisor)
- Uli Raich, A retired accelerator physicist and Microelectronics specialist, former CERN employee, Austria (content developer)
Assistants:
- Dr Taamté Jacob, Centre for Reasearch in Nuclear Science and Techniques (CRNST), Cameroon
