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Environmental Engineering & Hardware

BioBark & MethanBotics

A methane-absorbing synthetic bark paired with probiotic digestion solutions — state finalist for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow.

Role
Lead Hardware Developer
Dates
August 2024 — June 2025
Capabilities
Materials prototyping · Environmental engineering · Biological systems design · Competition presentation

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Problem / Opportunity

Methane emissions from organic waste are a significant and under-addressed contributor to greenhouse gas output.

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Role & Team

Lead Hardware Developer — material and system prototyping.

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Process & Timeline

Developed a synthetic bark material designed to absorb methane, paired with a probiotic-based digestion solution, then prototyped and refined the system for competition presentation.

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Technical Approach

Synthetic methane-absorbing bark material combined with a probiotic digestion process for organic waste treatment.

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Key Decisions

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Challenges & Iteration

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Results & Outcomes

State finalist — Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

$2,500+ in technology awarded

Selected as a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition and received more than $2,500 in technology.

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Reflection

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