Nachiket Ayir: Radio Frequency Wireless Power will be a key enabler for sustainable IoT sensor networks

In his doctoral dissertation Nachiket Ayir explores the potential of radio frequency (RF) signals as a sustainable power source for receivers, such as Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. He developed software-defined radio test beds and a mathematical model for an RF energy harvesting receiver. He also designed waveforms suitable for carrying both wireless information and power to the sensors. Ayir’s approach could provide a more environmentally friendly solution to the challenge of powering IoT devices, moving away from the traditional and unsustainable use of single-use batteries.