EPICS in IEEE’s Awards Honor Outstanding Students and Faculty

- EPICS in IEEE honors student-faculty tech heroes. Surattana Kakay led an IoT water-control system for Thai rice farmers, using laser sensors and long-range Wi-Fi to slash water use by 63%. Navid Shaghaghi guided Santa Clara’s Hydration Automation, deploying rugged soil sensors for sustainable urban farming. These projects bridge academic labs with real-world impact, proving that accessible engineering drives sustainability. From smart agriculture to frugal innovation, these teams are automating solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. Robots, rockets, and code unite to build a better future.