Principal Investigator: Zhou Weibiao (Professor and Director, Food Science & Technology Programme c/o Department of Chemistry)
Team: Vinayak Ghate (Research Fellow, Food Science & Technology Programme, c/o Department of Chemistry ), Tania Ahlawat (Design Architect at JGP Architecture Pte Ltd)
Mentor: Felix Gnanapragasam (Mentor, NTUitive)
Visible Light Disinfection Systems
SafeLight produces visible light disinfection systems. Our systems can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses using light that is completely safe to humans. They are based on a novel LED-based technology that kills microbes by targeting photosensitive compounds inside microbial cells. Our technology has proven effective against harmful pathogens such as MRSA, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and E. coli. SafeLight systems can reduce the risk of contamination in an existing facility by providing an additional layer of security. They can complement existing routines, including cleaning protocols. The use of LEDs makes our systems energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. They can be used to solve problems of bacterial contamination in the sector of healthcare, food processing, drug manufacture, transportation and within homes. SafeLight systems are sensor-enabled, and designed to evolve into a smart solution.