Medical and Environmental Engineering • Local Incubator for Underserved Communities • 06/2026 – Present
Lab / team: Local incubator team
Overview
A team at a local incubator for underserved communities is developing a low-cost, UV-based water purification system fine-tuned for disenfranchised communities. Mohammad Aarish Khan collaborates on the system design, tailoring it to local constraints such as affordability, maintenance, and environmental conditions.
Research question
How can water purification systems be designed to remain effective, affordable, and sustainable in underserved settings?
Motivation
Many communities have limited resources and require low-maintenance, context-aware engineering solutions for essential water access.
Methodology
The project combines systems design, community-driven constraints assessment, and engineering design optimization for practical deployment.
Outcomes
Ongoing. The goal is a practical, low-cost purification design that meets the needs of resource-limited communities.