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Started MS in MSCE at Northwestern

Published: September 01, 2023

Joined Northwestern University as an MS student in MSCE (Master of Science in Computer Engineering).

Joined VAK Embodied Systems Lab

Published: March 01, 2024

Joined the VAK Embodied Systems Lab at Northwestern University.

Best Computer Engineering MS Thesis Award

Published: May 01, 2025

Awarded the Best Computer Engineering MS Thesis Award at Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering.

TEI Conference 2026

Published: March 09, 2026

Attended TEI (Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction) conference.

PhD Admission at Northwestern

Published: March 15, 2026

Admitted to Northwestern University as a Ph.D. student in Computer Science.

PhytoBits Paper on arXiv

Published: April 01, 2026

Paper on PhytoBits posted to arXiv: a frugal sensing toolkit for plant science education.

Towards a Frugal Photosynthesis Sensing Toolkit for Data-Driven Plant Science Education and Exploration

Published in arXiv preprint, 2026

PhytoBits is a low-cost gas-exchange sensing system for educational and exploratory plant science. It detects distinct photosynthetic pathways (C3 and CAM variants) using an enclosed leaf chamber, commercial CO₂ sensor, and budget-friendly microcontroller — validated against professional-grade equipment.

Recommended citation: Li, Q., Dave, R. N., Phiri, R. A., Zhang, L., Zheng, X., Blake, A., Ford, L., Jones, S., Strickler, S. R., & Arora, N. (2026). Towards a Frugal Photosynthesis Sensing Toolkit for Data-Driven Plant Science Education and Exploration. arXiv:2604.26305.
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