Berkeley, CA

Can we solve future energy and freshwater crises with the Power of Ocean Waves?

- Wave Energy is a vast source of Renewable Energy, but is still underutilized.- Our engineering team at...

Alpine plant biodiversity: why is it so high?

Alpine plant communities exhibit a high number of species, possibly due to plants' ability to make extra...

How does lung fluke travel from snail to crab to human?

Snails and crabs occupy the land-water ecotone across Africa, but very little is known about them. These...

How has the Asian Tiger Mosquito invaded the world?

The Asian Tiger Mosquito transmits human disease viruses, such as Dengue and Chikungunya, and is an invasive...

Studying Building Energy Use with a Micro Computing Cluster

With the rise of cheap sensors and microcomputers, the proliferation of smart power meters, and the reemergence...

Impact of Soylent Consumption on Human Microbiome Composition

As students carry out their busy lifestyles, many are turning to inexpensive and convenient drink based...

Natural pest control in strawberries: can natural vegetation reduce pesticide reliance?

Chemical insecticides used in agriculture impose negative impacts on ecosystems and public health. My research...