Vivian Belenky discusses the use of far-UVC technology to reduce the transmission of pathogens in indoor environments. The conversation covers the current state of the technology, safety considerations, and pathways to reducing its cost. Engineers interested in promoting the widespread adoption of far-UVC technology will find valuable insights in this episode.
In this episode we discuss
Full show notes: http://engineeredforimpact.show/vivian
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hogSXD2zYC4
Timestamps
(00:00:07) Intro
(00:02:52) Vivian
(00:03:27) Why focus on hardware?
(00:07:01) Developing an interest in biosecurity
(00:12:26) What is far-UVC
(00:20:22) What are the bottlenecks
(00:25:01) Availability and cost of the tech
(00:32:51) How to work on far-UVC
(00:36:54) What is the cost floor of far-UVC?
(00:40:02) How to create a market for the tech
(00:44:56) How can engineers work on far-UVC
(00:53:19) Questions on safety considerations
(01:03:41) What is it like working in the field
(01:05:43) Other technologies to look out for
(01:08:58) What do you wish you had invented?
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Vivian Belenky discusses the use of far-UVC technology to reduce the transmission of pathogens in indoor environments. The conversation covers the current state of the technology, safety considerations, and pathways to reducing its cost. Engineers interested in promoting the widespread adoption of far-UVC technology will find valuable insights in this episode.
In this episode we discuss
Full show notes: http://engineeredforimpact.show/vivian
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hogSXD2zYC4
Timestamps
(00:00:07) Intro
(00:02:52) Vivian
(00:03:27) Why focus on hardware?
(00:07:01) Developing an interest in biosecurity
(00:12:26) What is far-UVC
(00:20:22) What are the bottlenecks
(00:25:01) Availability and cost of the tech
(00:32:51) How to work on far-UVC
(00:36:54) What is the cost floor of far-UVC?
(00:40:02) How to create a market for the tech
(00:44:56) How can engineers work on far-UVC
(00:53:19) Questions on safety considerations
(01:03:41) What is it like working in the field
(01:05:43) Other technologies to look out for
(01:08:58) What do you wish you had invented?
Engineered for Impact
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@engineeredforimpact
Show notes: http://engineeredforimpact.show/
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