2013-2014
Bio-photovoltaics – producing green electricity from algae and moss
Contacts: Professor Chris Howe, Dr. Paolo Bombelli, Ross Dennis & Dr. Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley, Biochemistry and Plant Sciences Mentor: Michael Katz The research team, led by Professor Chris Howe, are experts in the detailed biochemistry and molecular evolution of photosynthesis. Starting with the idea of making biological solar panels, which needed the team to find ways of…
Making sweating cool: expanding the use of a fitness device
Contacts: Dr. Christof Schwiening, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience and Brian Corbett, Cambridge Enterprise International Outreach Mentors: Tom Copeland & Andrew Chapman, 42Technology Assessing fitness, during a period of athletic training, is surprisingly difficult. Whilst racing performance or maximal effort tests can indicate improvements in fitness, they are not always possible. Maximal effort during training…