Perena Gouma

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Perena Gouma is a pioneering researcher in chemical sensing and materials science, with a focus on metal oxide (MOX) gas sensors and their application in mobile robotics and olfactory systems. Her work bridges sensor technology and biomimetic navigation, exploring how sensor arrays can map odour plumes in complex environments. In her 2011 study "Odour Mapping Under Strong Backgrounds With a Metal Oxide Sensor Array," she demonstrated the use of a three-sensor MOX array on a mobile robot to locate odour sources in wind tunnels, advancing environmental monitoring and robotic olfaction. Her complementary work, "Effects of Self-generated Heat on Gas Sensing in Mobile Robots and Olfactory Sensing in Humans," investigates how thermal interference impacts sensor performance and human olfactory perception, revealing critical insights for sensor design and bio-inspired systems. Though her citation counts are modest, Gouma’s contributions are foundational in integrating chemical sensing with autonomous navigation, offering practical solutions for pollution tracking and hazardous detection. Her research stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, merging engineering, biology, and environmental science to create smarter, more responsive sensing technologies.