University of Sydney

Projects 2023

MycroRemedy

Chloe Ghattas, Pranjul Bokaria

MycroRemedy is a mycelium filtration system designed to remediate water contaminated by bushfires. The module is 3D printed and made with a substrate of sawdust, waste from Weet-Bix cereal, and seeded with mycelium. The filter sequesters heavy metals and degrades hydrocarbons.

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Instructor 2023

Dr. Phillip Gough is a lecturer in biological design at the Sydney Design Lab and the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and program director of the Biological Design Major at The University of Sydney. His teaching and research combines medical sciences and design to address gaps in health care that can be solved by addressing human needs. His research also includes creativity in data visualization and science communication to the general public.