Water Quality Monitoring
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This portable, real-time monitoring platform supports marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) by measuring key indicators such as nutrient cycling, photosynthesis, respiration, and dissolved carbon. Designed for scalable deployment, the system enables continuous, high-resolution data collection to assess both environmental health and carbon storage. It provides end-to-end monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) so that ecological risks can be tracked and carbon credits reliably issued. This solution builds trust in ocean-based carbon removal and supports ESG compliance, regulatory approvals, and responsible climate action
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Katryna Niva
Duke University
Katryna Niva received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Princeton University in 2022, where she worked with Dr. Satish Myneni. Since then, she has been pursuing her PhD in Earch and Climate Science under the guidance of Dr. Nicolas Cassar. Her research is providing the first venture of Cassar Lab technology into water quality monitoring in relation to anthropogenic perturbations. Specifically, she seeks to rigorously understand how a marine carbon dioxide removal strategy impacts microbiology critical for ocean health and climate regulation. This has included several biogeochemical surveys of the Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement field trial underway in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Jessica Stubbs
Duke University
Jessica Stubbs is a Master of Environmental Management candidate at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment specializing in bridging biodiversity expertise with business innovation. Dedicated to aligning ecological stewardship with corporate innovation, she explores how purpose-driven enterprises can scale conservation impact. Through her research and venture development, Jessica seeks to redefine how biodiversity is valued and managed, positioning ecological restoration as a strategic business lever for resilience, brand differentiation, and long-term planetary renewal.
Akash Aithal
Duke University
Akash Aithal holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Duke University, specializing in Product Management and Strategy. Over the past three years, he has built diverse experience in product development, marketing, software development, and EdTech, skills that position him to drive organizational growth and innovation. He currently focuses on market research and commercialization at the Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, where he works on bringing sustainable environmental technologies to market and helping them scale for societal impact.
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