Researcher: Dr. Sanjiv Sambandan, Lecturer, Department of Engineering Mentor: Dr. Jessica Ocampos Electronic printed circuit boards are ubiquitous in a world populated with digital and information technology. With few local recycling options, the aging or failure of these electronic boards … [Read more...] about Exploring the potential of self-healing circuits to address e-waste in the developing world

Researchers: Dr James Ajioka & Dr. Orr Yarkoni, Colorifix Mentors: Natsai Audrey Chieza & Daisy Ginsberg Dyeing is a surprisingly dirty business. Whether they are chemically synthesized or naturally sourced, dyes have a profound impact on the environment. Dye production involves either refining … [Read more...] about Investigating the adoption of a new way of dyeing fabric in India

Researchers: Mike Coto and Dr. Vasant Kumar, Materials Science and Metallurgy Mentor: Dr Ian Willis Ten percent of the world’s population lacks access to clean drinking water. Although governments, development agencies, and non-profit organizations have made significant investments in water … [Read more...] about Identifying the market challenges of using solar photocatalysis to purify water