Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Teen Inventor Solves Stale Air Problem
A 17-year-old named Hridank Garodia noticed that the air in crowded places like gyms and classrooms made people feel tired and less focused.
He discovered that high levels of carbon dioxide were the problem.
So, he created a device called Aerovive that uses tiny algae to clean the air.
These algae absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making the air fresher.
After testing, Aerovive was found to improve focus by 24% in schools and make people feel better in gyms and clinics.
Hridank also started a program to teach kids about the benefits of microbes, showing that small ideas can make a big difference.
Hridank Garodia, a 17-year-old, invented Aerovive, a device that purifies indoor air using microalgae.
Aerovive reduces carbon dioxide levels by 400-700 parts per million, improving air quality in crowded spaces.
Pilot installations in Mumbai showed a 24% improvement in focus and clarity in schools and better recovery in gyms.
The device was developed over two years with support from family, mentors, and IIT Bombay faculty.
Aerovive has gained recognition as a top 100 finalist at the IRIS National Science and Engineering Fair and has received commercial interest.
- Who
- Hridank Garodia, a 17-year-old inventor
- What
- Developed a device called Aerovive that purifies indoor air using microalgae
- When
- Launched in December 2024, with development starting at age 14
- Where
- Mumbai, India, with pilot installations in gyms, schools, clinics, and offices
- Why
- To address the problem of high carbon dioxide levels in poorly ventilated indoor spaces, which cause fatigue, diminished mental acuity, and other health issues
- Inventor
- Hridank Garodia
- Age
- 17
- Device Name
- Aerovive
- CO2 Reduction
- 400-700 parts per million
- Focus Improvement
- 24% in schools
- Pilot Locations
- 7 across Mumbai
- Daily Users
- 700-900
- Recognition
- Top 100 finalist at IRIS National Science and Engineering Fair