About us.Team NOSALT is comprised of eight motivated students researching lasting solutions to global water scarcity. Our range of majors and various strengths serve to make NOSALT a multifaceted, interdisciplinary project.
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MEET THE TEAM
Naomi AdewaleFinancial Liaison
I am a general biology major from Baltimore County, Maryland. I hope to utilize all my knowledge and skills to help aid in developing a cost efficient and favorable bio-desalination technique for developing countries |
Shivani AminTeam Clerk
I am a biochemistry and cell biology and molecular genetics double major from Howard County, Maryland. I am so excited to be a part of Team NOSALT because I think that through our research, we may be able to really make an impact on people's lives. |
Lauren BahnsenTeam Clerk
I am an electrical engineering major from Carroll County, Maryland. I strive to apply my knowledge of engineering to better develop technologies such as microbial desalination cells and EEG systems. |
Jessica BoyerLibrary Liaison
I am a bioengineering major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I aim to use my knowledge of biological processes to develop the biodesalination technique. |
Stephen CaponettiMentor Liaison
I am a chemical and biomolecular engineering major from Stamford, Connecticut. I have a great passion for problem solving and love the idea of conducting valuable research for the future. I aim to use my knowledge of chemical engineering to scale our project up and broaden the impact our research has on the rest of the world. |
Sharon HaleviWeb Liaison
I am an environmental science and computer science double major from Westchester, New York. I am very passionate about environmental science and the effects of climate change. I plan to utilize my technological skills toward major environmental issues like water scarcity. |
Brandon OliphantWeb Liaison
I am a chemical engineering major and sustainability minor from Clarksburg, Maryland. I am eager to learn about how cheaper and more sustainable ways of desalinating water can help individuals, communities and countries alike, all over the world. |
Pauline SowTeam Liaison
I am an Economics, Government & Politics, and Dance triple major from Bethesda, MD. I am very interested in environmental and social issues so I am excited at the prospect of finding cheap ways to desalinate to help developing countries alleviate water scarcity. |
TEAM MENTOR AND LIBRARIAN
Team MentorBirthe KjellerupDr. Kjellerup is an Assistant Professor in the University of Maryland's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She has been at the University for almost four years. When Dr. Kjellerup is not in the classroom, she is conducting microbiology research. Specifically, Dr. Kjellerup conducts her research on biofilms and how the use of these films could be helpful for collecting energy from wastewater. Her research has the potential to reduce national dependency on existing power supply infrastructure.
Learn more about Dr. Kjellerup's work here |
Team LibrarianJordan SlyMy name is Jordan Sly and I am a research, instruction, and outreach librarian in the McKeldin Library. I have been with UMd for a little over two years and before that I was with McDaniel College, DARPA, MPR Engineers, Lesley College, and Harvard University. As a research and instruction librarian I work with the departments of Psychology and Anthropology providing research assistance and library workshops for students and faculty. As an outreach librarian I work with multiple student groups, living and learning programs, and various research groups across campus. In addition to being a librarian I am also a Ph.D student in the department of History and I am an adjunct instructor with the UMd iSchool. Despite all of this work, I prefer spending time with my family, watching soccer and tennis, and traveling whenever I get the chance.
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