Lemelson Award for Invention (Thermo Fisher JIC 2024)

The Lemelson Award for Invention is a prize awarded to a young inventor for a product-based solution addressing a global problem. The 2024 Thermo Fisher JIC edition recognized Samvith Mahadevan for designing a device that acts as an early-warning system for hidden allergens in food, using a machine-learning trained chemical sensor. The award included a cash prize of $10,000, presented by The Lemelson Foundation.

Cash prize of $10,000