When the pandemic hit in early 2020, our Los Angeles-based team sprang into action. Seeing that there were no effective indoor air solutions in the marketplace, we decided to do something about it.
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Our mission at LUV Systems is to achieve healthier public environments via effective disinfection solutions for indoor air and commonly touched surfaces.
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This is our story.
LUV - Our Disinfection Technology
Ultraviolet light has been used to disinfect and kill germs in critical healthcare and infrastructure applications for over 100 years. In response to Covid-19, we quickly assembled a team from MIT, UC Berkeley, Boston University, UT Austin, and Caltech, and designed the halō as our first product incorporating low-wavelength (Low-UVC) technology specifically for indoor air. Selected medical, photonics, and engineering experts have incorporated key performance and safety elements of the halō and all LUV products. Now, LUV Systems will keep you and customers safe at your business, classroom, office, and other public spaces.
the halō is the only product featuring continuous, effective, non-intrusive, and exposure-free disinfection of indoor air while people are present.
Effective. Safe. Affordable.
LUV - Our Journey
Our LUV Systems, Inc. team of engineers and scientists has a simple objective:
Make people safer from germs in public places.
When the Covid-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, we commissioned our affiliate, EnviroProcess Consultants, Inc. (EPC) to invent, design, and produce effective, safe, and affordable solutions with novel uses of germicidal low-UVC light. We carefully studied transport and fate mechanisms for respiratory pathogens. We retained Boston University Medical School to characterize the effectiveness of our low-UVC system for killing Covid-19 virus.
As a result, our formulated and proprietary solutions are foremost based in science and engineering. Our unique technology and strategy for transmission risk mitigation in public places is now available for schools, senior care facilities, medical offices and lobbies, retail and commercial shops, offices, gyms and studios, places of worship, and, in the future, transportation vehicles.
For healthy indoor air, EPC and LUV Systems developed the halō, a first-in-class system, to disinfect room air over 3X faster than the CDC’s published 15-minute guideline.
Our principal founder and CEO, Anu Sood, is an MIT-trained professional chemical engineer with 30+ years as a recognized expert in air quality characterization, control, and treatment. Anu is recognized by the South Coast Air Quality Management District as a certified control technology consultant and his firm EPC has provided pollution prevention and reduction strategies for over 25 years.
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UVC/COVID-19 RESEARCH
LUV Systems and EPC contracted Dr. Anthony Griffiths at Boston University Medical School, to specifically study disinfection of Covid-19 virions on common, real world surfaces with UVC light. Results have proven that the halo light inactivates 99.9% of Covid-19 virus in seconds. Dr. Griffiths is the first researcher world-wide to publish on Covid-19 inactivation using 254 nm UVC. Please contact us to learn more about our research. Our research proposal can be found here.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LUV Systems and EPC have filed UVC disinfection fast-track patent applications for multiple inventions configured to disinfect air and surfaces in public places, and we have negotiated various office actions with the USPTO. Our first patent has already been approved and is pending issuance. At present, various other LUV Systems products and the halō are patent-pending.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our first product to market is the halō Model 5R/M, which includes a 60" diameter upflow fan - for rooms 500-1,000 ft², and larger with multiple units. Models for elevators and small areas are planned for release soon. In addition, other product lines are under development for safe and effective use of UVC with devices for theaters, stadiums, vehicles, public surfaces such as keypads, and personal use. Click here to sign up for breaking LUV Systems news.
LUV - Our Team
The LUV Systems team operates from Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and Texas. EPC, our parent company, has a global presence with locations in India, United Kingdom, Thailand, and throughout the USA. Our key team members:
Anu Sood, PE, CPP
CEO
Anu is a Professional Chemical Engineer with over 30 years of air quality and environmental engineering experience. He is recognized for implementing cost-effective solutions for corporate environmental stewardship. His clients have included commercial and governmental organizations including the US Departments of Defense and Energy, City and County of Los Angeles, airlines, hospitals, research institutions, property managers, public works facilities, aerospace/electronic facilities, and manufacturers of medical, glass, aluminum, paper, and paint products. Anu has bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering from MIT.
Stanley Thompson
COMPLIANCE
Stan supports compliance efforts for LUV Systems. His specialized legal/technical experience and skills include integrated circuit design, semiconductor manufacturing processes, high-speed optical networking, and online privacy. Stan obtained his bachelor’s degree in physics from MIT and a law degree from the University of Southern California.
Danish S. Khatri
VP-ENGINEERING
Danish's career experience is in executing ideas from concept to production in hardware and software domains. He has led efforts including system testing & analysis, product characterization, semiconductor packaging design, roadmap development, customer development, product cost analysis, and outsourced manufacturing. Danish has bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from MIT.
Neeraj Chaudhary
VP-MARKETING
Neeraj oversees sales and marketing functions for LUV Systems. His experience includes consulting in high tech, property management, and financial analysis. At AIG SunAmerica, he built a $50+ million book of business over six years. Neeraj obtained his bachelor's degree in economics at UC Berkeley.
Supriya Sood, MBA
CFO
Supriya is a management executive with over 25 years in finance, accounting, human capital, and corporate administration. She has overseen financial and administrative operations for manufacturing, distribution, high tech, construction, and healthcare organizations. Supriya obtained her MBA at UC Irvine.
Anita Lal
CONTRACTS
Anita is an experienced paralegal and oversees contracts for LUV Systems. Her diverse background includes customer relations, finance, and legal support services. Anita earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and mathematics from UT Austin.
Sandy Seth, JD
GENERAL COUNSEL
Sandy oversees legal functions for LUV Systems. He is an engineer by training and registered patent attorney. Sandy has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation, including negotiation of multi-million-dollar patent licenses. Sandy obtained his bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin and a law degree from the University of Houston.
Pankaj "Roy" Sharma
TESTING
Roy oversees field testing for LUV Systems products. He has 35 years of engineering experience in aerospace, including systems engineering and testing. Roy obtained his master’s degree in systems engineering from Loyola Marymount University.
Felix Samo
DESIGN & BRANDING
Felix co-leads design and branding for LUV Systems. He's a New York-based designer with expertise in sustainable building design, material development, and representation methods. He is a Certified Associate in Project Management, an Envision Sustainability Professional and a LEED Green Associate. Felix has a bachelor's degree in architecture from Syracuse University.
Karisma Dev
BRANDING & DESIGN
Karisma co-leads design and branding for LUV Systems. She's a New York-based designer with expertise in sustainable building design, material development, and representation methods. She is a Certified Associate in Project Management, an Envision Sustainability Professional and a LEED Green Associate. Karisma has a bachelor's degree in architecture from Syracuse University.
Alex Bemis
CONTENT
Alex oversees creative content for LUV Systems. He is a multi-media content creator and digital media consultant. Alex specializes in creating stunning content for social media. Alex graduated from Loyola Marymount University and has worked with Nike Swim, Adidas, Journeys, RocNation and more.
Sharyn & Hank Yuloff
SOCIAL MEDIA
Best-selling authors Sharyn and Hank are social media leads for LUV Systems. If you see something you like, let us know and we'll give them a bump!