About TELLUS
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Founded in 2017 as Tetrad Sensor Network Solutions, LLC, we began with a National Science Foundation grant to develop an affordable air quality sensor network for Salt Lake City. From the start, our focus has been on improving measurement accuracy and making air quality data clear and actionable.
TELLUS provides a smarter approach to air quality monitoring by balancing cost-effectiveness with precision. Our technology delivers reliable, real-time insights, ensuring organizations and communities have the data they need to make informed decisions.
TELLUS delivers advanced air quality solutions that help businesses and communities monitor, analyze, and improve their environments. With real-time data from our AirU sensors and seamless integration into our AirView platform, users can track air quality trends, pinpoint pollution sources, and take meaningful steps to create healthier spaces. Our technology is cost-effective, accurate, and easy to use, providing the insights needed to make informed decisions for better air quality.
Our AirView platform simplifies complex air quality data, turning it into clear visuals and actionable insights—empowering you to make informed decisions for a healthier environment.
At TELLUS, we are dedicated to delivering clear and actionable air quality insights to communities and industries. We achieve this through our innovative sensor networks, comprehensive visualizations, and advanced analytics.
Mission Statement
Our vision is to drive engagement from communities and industries to create healthier environments ensuring a better quality of life where we live, learn, work, and play.
Vision Statement
Carl Luft, MBA
Director
About Carl
Carl earned his B.S. from the University of Utah in the field of Materials Science & Engineering and has experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship. He completed an Executive MBA program at the University of Utah in 2023. Through various business development roles, Carl has worked with early-stage companies to increase market share and develop new innovative products. He most recently worked with medical devices used in the respiratory healthcare industry combating respiratory illnesses such as COPD, Asthma, and COVID-19.
Carl was awarded the President’s “E” Award by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in 2019 for his efforts in helping Utah companies expand into foreign markets.
Kerry Kelly, Ph.D.
Director & Chief Science Officer
About Kerry
Kerry is a professional engineer and an associate professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah. She has a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Her work with TELLUS focuses on ensuring sensor performance. Kerry is committed to the translation of science to smart community and policy decisions. She served 8 years on Utah’s Air Quality Board and currently serves on the State’s Air Quality Policy Board together with state legislators.
In 2018, the governor awarded her the UCAIR air quality person of the year for her service to the State of Utah. Her academic research focuses on using cost-effective, air-quality sensors to understand local-scale, air quality challenges, as well as to empower communities to address their air quality challenges.
Rich Wilson, MBA
Financial Advisor
About Rich
Rich earned his B.S. in Management and further enhanced his expertise by completing a Master of Business Administration through the University of Utah’s Executive program. With over 20 years of experience in operational leadership, Rich has been instrumental in building and leading high-performing teams, managing assets, and overseeing budgets within global organizations. His strategic approach to optimizing efficiency and driving business growth has consistently led to enhanced organizational success. Rich’s passion for innovative problem-solving and his global perspective make him a dynamic leader in his field.
Tom Becnel, Ph.D.
Engineering Advisor
About Tom
Tom holds a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. His academic work has focused on novel machine learning applications at the edge of low-power sensor networks. His passions led him to the air quality research space in 2017, where he headed the design and deployment of the first AirU Air Quality Network. Tom has since focused his endeavors on expanding the network, improving quality and reliability, and raising awareness of air quality to help local communities become more informed.
Tom was awarded 1st place for his presentation at the 2019 IM FLASH TechTalk Conference and is the recipient of ASEE’s William H. Corcoran Award For Most Outstanding Article for his work published in the ASEE Journal of Chemical Engineering Education.
Nasser Mughrabi
Sr. Software Engineer
About Nasser
A dedicated Software Engineer who enjoys tackling complex problems and collaborating with diverse teams. Always ready to embark on the next exciting challenge.
Doug Later, Ph.D.
Director
About Doug
Doug holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Brigham Young University. He serves as the President and CEO of TELLUS Networked Sensor Solutions, Inc. He has over 35 years of experience developing analytical instrumentation with an emphasis on environmental testing and monitoring. Doug has led several successful start-up companies, including Mountain States Analytical (environmental testing laboratory), Torion Technologies (hand-portable GC-MS), and Vaporsens (organic nanofiber sensors).
Doug has served as a Principal Investigator on awards to these start-up companies from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Steve Vincent
Chairman
By utilizing EPA-compliant air quality monitors, TELLUS is able to create calibration factors and produce highly accurate air quality measurements at a hyperlocal resolution.
This method expands the reach of local EPA-compliant monitors. It offers engaging visualizations that accurately capture air pollution measurements across the entire region of interest in near real-time.
The more air quality sensors that are deployed, the more accurate the pollution concentration estimates and the farther the geographical reach.