Jonathan Larochelle

Jonathan Larochelle is a Researcher and Academic Staff member at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany, where he contributes to Prof. Laura Maria Comella's Lab for Intelligent Embedded Systems. He holds a M.Sc. in Microsystems Engineering from the University of Freiburg (2020–2023) and a B.Eng. in Engineering Physics from Université Laval, Canada (2015–2019). His research focuses on sustainable electronics within the circular economy, particularly IoT devices and embedded systems, with an emphasis on low-power machine learning and environmental sensing applications.

Key projects include the Brain-MEP initiative for developing ultra-low-power neurostimulation devices through optimized ML algorithms and a novel optical sensor with adjustable field-of-view for environmental monitoring. His work integrates sustainability principles with technological innovation, collaborating with medical centers and agricultural partners like the Kompetenzzentrum Obstbau Bodensee.

Recent publications highlight advancements in EEG seizure detection algorithms and energy-efficient sensor technologies. He maintains active engagement with interdisciplinary research and critical perspectives on technology's societal impacts, evident in his engagement with sustainability-focused media and open-source contributions.

Larochelle is affiliated with the Laboratory for Intelligent Embedded Systems (HKA-IES) and has held roles as Scientific Staff and Teaching Assistant at the University of Freiburg's Microsystems Engineering department. His technical expertise spans embedded system design, signal processing, and low-power hardware optimization.