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Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) System

Introduction

AQMThe AQM System is a next-generation, environmentally powered monitoring platform designed for smart cities and urban sustainability. By integrating multi-parametric sensor nodes, renewable energy harvesting, and autonomous operation, AQM delivers continuous real-time insights on pollutants and air quality trends without the need for manual intervention.

It is scalable for deployment across cities using handheld devices, vehicles, and drones, enabling precise mapping of urban air quality to support health, policy, and sustainability goals.

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Inventors

Crescini Damiano
Prof. Dr. Farid Touati
Claudio Legena
Alessio Galli
Adel Ben Manouer

Main Features

  • Battery-Free Autonomy: Powered by renewable energy harvesting for set-and-forget operation.
  • Multi-Pollutant Detection: Monitors CO, H₂S, NH₃, Cl₂, NO, NO₂, SO₂, O₃, CO₂, VOC, and PM.
  • Real-Time Data: Instant access via web and mobile applications.
  • Scalable & Flexible: Deployable in handheld, car-mounted, or drone-integrated modes.
  • Smart Calibration: Advanced self-calibration and cross-sensitivity compensation.

Strategic Opportunities

  • Smart Cities: Urban-scale deployment for sustainability and health policy.
  • Healthcare & Public Safety: Alerts on hazardous pollution exposure.
  • Transportation & Mobility: Air quality monitoring integrated into fleets.
  • Environmental Agencies: Nationwide data for regulation and research.

Value Proposition

  • Sustainability First: Environmentally powered for uninterrupted monitoring.
  • Urban Impact: Provides actionable insights for cleaner, healthier cities.
  • Commercial Readiness: TRL 7-9 proven solutions across handheld and IoT models.

Video Demonstration

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Invitation to Collaborate

We invite city planners, environmental agencies, health authorities, and smart city solution providers to collaborate with us in deploying AQM globally. With multiple patents secured and commercialization supported by Qatar University, AQM is ready for licensing, integration, and scaling into environmental ecosystems.

Join Our Vision: Partner with us to scale AQM as the backbone of sustainable smart cities.

Licensing Ready: Patents secured and commercialization opportunities open.

Patent Information: US10,429,367 B2; US Provisional No. 61/989,732

Connect With Us

  • Innovation Office: Qatar University Innovation Office
  • Phone: +974-4403-7197
  • Email:QU.IP@qu.edu.qa
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