Engineering & Sustainability | STEM Policy | Social Entrepreneurship
Nikhil Tyrone Lemos
An incoming freshman at Stanford University with a dream
to empower people through the use of technology
Nikhil presenting Meditel to English Football Ex-Captain, Sir David Beckham OBE at Gujarat University
Initiatives
Meditel
PATENTED medication management device that reduces biomedical waste. Recognized by UNICEF and showcased internationally.
PerilPulse
Elder Allies
A Diana Award–winning, nonprofit with international chapters, empowering 20K+ seniors through digital sustainability workshops.
MediPulse
ThermoCatch
Know the Corona
AeroSpace Locator
Top 0.1% at Youth Ideathon organized by IIT-Delhi and the National Education Board. Google Maps for international airports.
BookShare
MIT App Inventor, App of the Season—BookShare is a community-driven initiative that promotes literacy and sustainability by enabling students to exchange books.
About me
Hi, I’m Nikhil Lemos. I’m passionate about building sustainable solutions at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and society—especially for communities often overlooked in climate conversations. My journey began with Meditel, a patented device inspired by my grandparents, which opened my perspective to how everyday health systems can also influence environmental impact.
This evolved into EcoAge and Elder Allies, where I work to empower senior citizens with climate-conscious digital skills and resource-efficient technologies. Along the way, I’ve represented India at international platforms, collaborated with policymakers, and contributed to national innovation initiatives like ATL Sarthi—expanding access to sustainability-driven STEM ecosystems.
At my core, I believe sustainability is not just about large-scale systems, but about designing empathetic, practical solutions that people can adopt in their daily lives. By combining engineering, advocacy, and community action, I aim to build innovations that improve lives while preserving the world we share.
BIOWASTE REDUCTION—MEDITEL PATENT 
Patent Number 20242106242, dated August 16th, 2024
Medication management system designed to help seniors and patients take their medicines on time through smart visual and audio reminders. Built with an Arduino Nano, LCD, keypad, LED, and buzzer, it allows users to set multiple alarms and connects via Bluetooth to a mobile app for real-time tracking and AI-based health predictions. Recognized for its innovation and social impact, Meditel’s patented design integrates accessible hardware with intelligent data analysis to tackle the global challenge of medication nonadherence among seniors.
Read more about Meditel here.
Research Papers & Publications
A Deep Learning Framework for Automated Image Categorization and Organization
A Wearable Device for Depression Detection with Machine Learning using Physiological Biomarkers
Presented at the 16th International IEEE Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT 2025). Asia’s Largest IEEE Conference — IIT Indore.
Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Data Communication Technologies and Internet of Things (IDCIoT). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10914969
ThermoCatch: A Novel IoT-Enabled System to Eliminate Cold Water Wastage Before Hot Water Flow
Fading Frequencies: Preserving the Vibrant Culture of India’s Anglo-Indian Community
Citation: Lemos, Nikhil, A Novel IoT-Enabled System to Eliminate Cold Water Wastage Before Hot Water Flow (May 01, 2025). Presented at IIT Madras. Available at SSRN: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5456037
itation: Lemos, Nikhil, Fading Frequencies: Preserving the Vibrant Culture of India’s Anglo-Indian Community (2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5541460
Teasers of my research
THERMOCATCH— STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER PRIZE (SJWP)
National Water Champion—TEAM INDIA SJWP
Presented ThermoCatch at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. ThermoCatch is an IoT-enabled water circulation system that can save 7000 litres of water per person, per household. Won the title of National Water Champion from over 600 entries and gained a spot on TEAM INDIA as a reserve member for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize during World Water Week at Sweden.
See the official SJWP India website.
STEM Policy—Social Initiatives & Advocacy
National Student Representative & Keynote Speaker,
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) - Indian Govt.’s Flagship Innovation Initiative
Sole student selected to represent innovators at the national launch of ATL Sarthi, delivering a speech before 700+ researchers and officials.
Recognized as an ATL Prodigy for using the ATL lab and mentorship of a neighboring school to create my project, Meditel, even before the program formally existed.
ATL Sarthi enables 10,000+ ATL labs to share infrastructure with non-ATL schools—fostering innovation at the grassroots and expanding access to tech resources across clusters.
Co-drafted national lab-sharing policy (ATL Sarthi) w/ AIM, designed teacher modules- both used in 10K+ schools pan-India; keynote at national launch.
Founder at Elder Allies- International Nonprofit Promoting Senior Digital Literacy & Inclusion
Elder Allies is a youth-led initiative focused on enabling sustainable, low-carbon lifestyles among senior citizens through technology and innovation.
We conduct hands-on workshops that teach climate-conscious digital practices—such as using telemedicine to reduce travel emissions, adopting paperless services, and extending device lifecycles through basic troubleshooting and responsible e-waste management.
Our mission is to bridge the intergenerational digital divide while fostering environmentally responsible habits, empowering seniors to live more independently, efficiently, and in harmony with a sustainable future.
Workshops for seniors. Integrated tech into senior-owned businesses. Created online courses viewed by thousands online. Received the Diana Award.
HIGHLIGHT—RISE SUMMIT 2025
Performances at Rhodes House—University of Oxford
I had the honor of performing twice — once delivering a lightning talk before dignitaries from Schmidt Futures, the Rhodes Trust, and fellow Rise Global Winners, where I shared my journey of innovation and impact. Later, I took the stage again, this time with my band, performing a crowd-favorite cover of “Piano Man” by Billy Joel — a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the human stories that connect us all.
Read more about Rise here.
View all pictures from the summit here.
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