Research
Explore our white papers, articles, and reports — documenting the knowledge and evidence behind our programs and innovations.
2026
Mesh AI: Toward a Non-Linear Model of Human-Centered Intelligence
April 27, 2026· Brian Ho
Most AI systems answer the question you asked. This piece asks whether a system can hold what you have not yet said. A design philosophy on context as a network rather than a queue, and on what understanding would actually require structurally, ethically, and over time.
Quantum Intuition: How AI Can Make Quantum Concepts Accessible to Everyone
April 15, 2026· Brian Ho, Joydeep Hazra
Quantum computing gets talked about constantly and understood rarely. This article starts from a different angle. Rather than teaching the mathematics, can AI serve as a translator that helps anyone build quantum intuition through language, interaction, and play?
He@lio Chatbot Pilot Program — University of Washington Capstone
January 1, 2026· Joydeep Hazra, Brian Ho, Amber Lee, Casey Frizzell, Jaspreet Bhamipuri, Ko-Ching Lu, Rebecca Ko, Saba Ziadlou, Tim Joo, Trudy Xia, Veronica Lee
An active pilot program launched in January 2026 in collaboration with University of Washington Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) students as part of their Capstone project. The program evaluates He@lio's mental health support effectiveness across multiple stages — from initial deployment through iterative improvement — with findings to be published upon completion.
2025
Project Sentinel: A Modular, Offline-First Edge AI Framework for Community Infrastructure Security and Environmental Monitoring
September 3, 2025· Brian Ho
A multi-year open research initiative designing, building, and validating a privacy-first, fully offline edge AI platform for under-resourced environments. Project Sentinel investigates whether modular, self-healing AI infrastructure can provide meaningful network security, environmental monitoring, and community resilience — running on low-cost hardware with no cloud dependency.
AI Data Centres: The New Backbone of National Competitiveness
November 19, 2025· Yugesh Panta, Santosh Kumar Nukavarapu, Joydeep Hazra, Sai Kiran Poka
Traditional data centres were built for CPU workloads and modest cooling demands — AI has overturned that logic entirely. This article examines how GPU clusters, liquid cooling, and ultra-fast fabrics are redefining data centre architecture, and proposes a three-tier taxonomy alongside a strategic framework to help governments and corporations scale AI infrastructure responsibly.
2024
Airlume: Improving School Air Quality Through Service and Data Analysis
September 30, 2024· Matthew Schauer, Ashley Zhang, Joydeep Hazra
A white paper that examines how school air quality can be improved through integrated sensing, filtration, and dashboard analytics. The project frames indoor air health as an operational education issue, linking environmental monitoring to student well-being, attendance, and learning outcomes.
2023
Designing 5G-As-A-Service for Human Exploration and Settlement on Mars
August 31, 2023· Joydeep Hazra, Brian Seong, Brian Ho
A comprehensive wireless network design for a hypothetical Mars research base. The project evaluates low-band 5G architecture for indoor and outdoor habitat coverage, integrating relay satellites, access point deployment, real-time monitoring, and network management tooling for mission-critical operations.