In partnership with Inogen, a company known for its oxygen technologies, the team developed an open-source Field Repairable Oxygen Concentrator (FROC). This device purifies ambient air by removing nitrogen and offers a reliable source of oxygen to patients in areas where access to critical medical infrastructure is often lacking.

What started as a student project quickly evolved into a real-world mission. The experience brought together students across engineering disciplines and showed the impact of collaboration and innovation when applied to urgent healthcare problems. Dalvi worked closely with peers, mentors and industry professionals and embodied the Weldon School’s commitment to experiential learning and social impact.

Along the way he gained practical expertise in oxygen system design with a focus on nitrogen separation techniques essential to delivering clean, breathable air. It’s the kind of hands-on learning that prepares Weldon students not just to engineer solutions but to change lives.