Praveen Sekhar, an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver, has been honored with the 2026 Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award from the Electrochemical Society (ECS). This award recognizes his significant contributions to sensor technology, particularly in gas sensing, flexible electronics, and quantum sensing systems. Sekhar aims to enhance the accessibility and reliability of sensor technologies for practical applications that impact daily life, such as environmental monitoring and food safety. His research has led to over 90 peer-reviewed publications and more than $2 million in funding since 2011. Notably, he is developing flexible sensors for first responders and electrochemical sensors to detect pollutants. Additionally, he collaborates with Navajo Technical University to explore how these technologies can tackle food safety challenges in the Tribal Nation. Sekhar will deliver a lecture on the future of sensor technologies at the ECS's 250th meeting in Calgary, Canada, highlighting the role of quantum sensors in improving detection capabilities for critical targets related to food safety and environmental security.