Sarthak Mittal

Sarthak Mittal, 29, is a researcher and former student of Vikash Kumar at Shiv Nadar University, India. He recently gained recognition for co-authoring an innovative study on the impact of foul-smelling shoes, which humorously examined how odor influences the experience of using shoe racks. This study, which employed scientific methods to measure the effectiveness of ultraviolet light in eliminating shoe odor, earned them an Ig Nobel Prize, an award celebrating unusual and imaginative scientific endeavors. Mittal's work highlights the intersection of design, user experience, and hygiene, showcasing how everyday problems can inspire creative scientific solutions.