All About Our Research
Published Papers
Bioelectric Batteries: Using Algae to Make the Battery Renewable
The first paper on the exploration of using algae in battery cells to determine the effects the microorganisms have on improving battery performance.
Biological Photovoltaics: Testing Algae for the Optimal Battery
The continuation of the previous project to further explore how to optimize battery performance under different conditions.
Recognition
Provisional Patent Owner (Patent submitted and pending), 2023
- Application of ‘small entity’ submitted to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office on October 6, 2023
- Current in the process of filing for a full patent
Team Canada, Youth Science Canada, 2022-2024
- 1 of 31 students selected as a Candidate for the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- 1 of 30 students selected as a Finalist for Team Canada at MILSET-ESI; Received the Best Delegation Award, a coveted honour, recognizing not just the scientific acumen of a team but also their openness toward other cultures and embodiment of the MILSET spirit
Conrad Challenge & Diamond Challenge, 2024
- Achieved Conrad Innovator; Qualified for Pitch Round (unable to attend due to time conflict)
Four Time Qualifier for Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), 2021-Present
- 2024: Gold Medal + Challenge Award [energy] + Grand Award [Youth Can Innovate] + Hydrogen Optimized Green Energy Award + Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize + Renewable Energy Award; most awards received out of 385 participants
- 2023: Gold Medal + Challenge Award [energy] + Grand Award [Youth Can Innovate]
- 2022: Silver Medal + Challenge Award [energy]
Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF), 2021-Present
- 2024: Gold Medal + Verdi Sustainability Award + UBC Entrance Award (Physics and Chemistry) + Invitation to Represent Team GVRSF at CWSF
- 2023: Gold Medal + UBC Neil Towers Plant Biology Award + Invitation to Represent Team GVRSF at CWSF
- 2022: Gold Medal + John O’Connor Award + UBC Statistics Award + Invitation to Represent Team GVRSF at CWSF