AquaSense
Sense the Water, Protect the Crops
AquaSense changes the game. With real-time light
signals and instant mobile notifications, farmers can stop salinity threats in their tracks and protect their yields.
Best of all, it’s solar-powered and built to stay affordable for the communities that need it most.
Impact
Assume AquaSense prevents rice-yield loss by 2-5%
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Yield protected 15 kg/rai
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Farm-gate rice price ~8–10 THB/kg
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24-30 million baht in crop value across 200,000 rai of farmland
Significant Outcome
AquaSense's current devices have expanded their coverage area as follows:
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20 Stations
Smart water-quality monitoring stations
3 Provinces
Provinces Across Central Thailand's Irrigation Zone
(Kamphaeng Phet, Ayutthaya, Saraburi)
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200,000+ Influence
Rai of farmland within the coverage network
The Journey
From a School to a Rice Field
From Classroom to Rice Field
2022 - 2023
A Love for Chemistry
Summer 2024
Sensor Development
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
Worked hands-on in rice paddies, sparking a passion for precision agriculture and water management.
Completed a 5-week internship at NANOTEC, NSTDA, under Dr. Sanchai Kuboon, exploring applied science solutions.
Consulted with researchers and Dr. Sanchai Kuboon at NANOTEC, NSTDA on the development of my agricultural water-quality sensor, drawing on their expertise to refine the design and measurement approach.
Field Research, Ayutthaya
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
Lab Testing at NANOTEC
Dec 2025
AquaSense Goes Live
Nov 2025
Conducted on-site research in rice fields, including sensor installation and real-world testing.
Returned to NANOTEC during Christmas break to verify sensor accuracy and performance.
Installed at a canal, collecting continuous 24-hour real-time salinity data.
Inside AquaSense
Simple Technology, High Impact
AquaSense Component
TDS & pH & Temperature Sensors
Real-time monitoring for water salinity, acidity, and temperature
Solar Power
Affordable, grid-free energy for farming communities
ESP32 MCU
Smart data-processing and instant Cloud synchronization
Real-time water quality monitoring and alert system for irrigation canals using ESP32-based data logging
AquaSense started as a school project but quickly evolved into a mission-driven solution. Built to protect rice farmers from saltwater intrusion, the device monitors water salinity in real time and alerts farmers long before their crops are at risk.
IYEC 2026
Global Senior 2nd Place + Scholarship Award
AquaSense was awarded 2nd place (Global Senior category) at the International Young Eco-Challenger (IYEC) 2026 competition, including a Scholarship Award.
AYSIC 2026
Gold Award
Thames won the Gold Award at the Asian Young Scientist Innovation Competition (AYSIC) 2026, representing Singapore (Tanglin Trust School).
Award Recognition
Recognized across Asia for science, innovation, and sustainability
AquaSense Locations
Number of AquaSense installations