Environmental Researcher | Author
My mission is to make widespread
impact
About Me
Hi! I’m an 18-year-old interested in creating technological solutions to address our global consumption of fossil fuels. I am a Morehead-Cain Scholar at UNC at Chapel Hill studying materials engineering. I also love reading, playing sports, and writing. My debut novel was published when I was 14 and was a #1 bestseller in magical realism. The sequel, "Chronicles of Illusions: Bound by Dreams" was released in May 2022 and is available on all platforms. You can find both books on Amazon here.
Latest Projects / Features
What I'm Doing Now
Solar Energy
One of my main projects is a flexible plastic-free solar cell. Leveraging solar’s intersection with nanotechnology, I have been working in a lab at TMU and recently built a small scale working prototype.
Bioplastics
I am currently developing a bioplastic from duckweed through a collaboration with Pond Biomaterials, and have been working in a biochemistry lab at Carleton University.
Public Speaking
I have gotten the opportunity to speak across global stages and events including Web Summit, Microsoft Ignite, Zappos All Hands, Reuters IMPACT, Ignite Digital, and COI. I have also given talks and spoken on several panels for companies like The Walrus, Scouts Canada, DMZ, and the David Suzuki Foundation.
Latest Newsletters
The past two months I organized my trip to Denmark, started working with Novozymes, and had a one pager on my bioplastic presented at a fashion event. Read More!
In July and August I worked on my bioplastic in Denmark, built a flexible solar cell proof of concept, and hosted two Light & Hope sessions. Read More!
Contact
Feel free to email me or follow me on my social platforms!