Build & Test
The Lab
The engine for research. We link engineering with ecology by designing plasma systems and open-hardware standards. We pursue non-lethal, non-invasive techniques across three integrated streams.
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I. Physical Plasma Systems
Future WorkYour work here:
Design and test plasma architectures that work reliably across contexts. Build modular components that can be 3D-printed, assembled safely, and replicated globally. Optimize circuits for efficiency and accessibility. Lead the development of plasma generation tools that communities can actually use.
Useful backgrounds:
Engineering, physics, electronics, hardware design, prototyping, materials science
Projects in this stream:
| Project | Looking For | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DBD Prototype v2 | Hardware builders, CAD designers | Future Work |
| Circuit Optimization Library | Electrical engineers, makers | Future Work |
II. Plasma-Water Interface
Ready to BuildYour work here:
Investigate how plasma-treated water behaves in real systems. Test oxidation mechanisms, desalination methods, and pollutant breakdown pathways. Document kinetics, measure effectiveness, and build reproducible protocols for water treatment applications. Bridge lab chemistry with field deployment.
Useful backgrounds:
Chemistry, environmental science, water systems engineering, analytical methods
Projects in this stream:
| Project | Looking For | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwater Irrigation → | Chemists, agronomists, field researchers | Ready to Build |
| Pollutant Degradation | Environmental chemists, analysts | Future Work |
| Pathogen Removal | Microbiologists, water engineers | Future Work |
| Desalination Systems | Engineers, researchers | Future Work |
III. Ecosystem Dynamics
Help Shape ThisYour work here:
Study how organisms and ecosystems respond to plasma-treated environments. Track genetic and epigenetic changes, monitor microbiome shifts, measure stress adaptation and resilience. Build models that predict outcomes across scales—from single organisms to entire ecosystems. Make ecology quantitative and reproducible.
Useful backgrounds:
Ecology, molecular biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, modeling
Projects in this stream:
| Project | Looking For | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiome Response Study | Molecular biologists, ecologists | Future Work |
| Plant Stress Adaptation | Botanists, geneticists | Future Work |
Ready to build?
Prototype circuits, test plasma systems, document experiments, or design 3D-printable components—your work becomes part of the commons.
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