My research holds the promise of significant benefits in the field of environmental biotechnology. I aim to investigate a novel approach: the influence of increased permeability of microalgal cell walls on the efficiency of Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT) from bacteria to microalgae. This unique study will shed new light on the potential of HGT in enhancing wastewater treatment. I will focus on how the augmentation of cell wall permeability in microalgae impacts HGT efficiency in conditions akin to wastewater treatment. Additionally, I will explore the environmental factors that strengthen HGT and how the transferred genes could enhance pollutant removal, nutrient uptake, or stress resilience in microalgae.

My research examines the potential for urban centers, specifically Los Angeles and Detroit, to enhance their affordable housing stock through the establishment of public trust funds. These funds would be initiated and funded by municipal and state governments, supplemented by federal assistance. The study analyzes the structural and financial mechanisms that could underpin such initiatives, exploring their implications for housing equity and urban resilience.

This study aims to conduct empirical research involving human subjects to evaluate the efficacy of my algorithm for solubility prediction in comparison to established methodologies in the field and a control group that receives no solubility prediction assistance. The objective is to assess the relative utility of my algorithm against more traditional scientific approaches, thereby contributing to the understanding of its practical applicability in solubility prediction.

For my senior project, I will examine the Medical Malpractice Sliding Scale Retainer in New York City and its impact on both lawyer, doctors and plaintiffs. This sliding scale retainer stipulates that lawyers cannot earn more than 10% of the verdicts in medical malpractice cases, a measure intended to protect doctors from excessive lawsuits and financial losses. However, this regulation also makes it increasingly difficult for plaintiffs to find attorneys willing to take on medical malpractice cases. Furthermore, it may result in doctors being less attentive to their patients, knowing that the retainer offers them some level of protection. To explore this issue further, I will conduct interviews with lawyers, experts, and everyday citizens to gather their perspectives and seek a potential “solution” that benefits doctors, lawyers, and plaintiffs alike.

This project seeks to investigate ongoing genocides, with a particular emphasis on the Uyghur genocide and how the Chinese government censors information about it. The objective is to comprehend the broader implications and to raise awareness among the general public. I will examine the key factors contributing to the international community's inaction regarding these genocides and discuss practical strategies to educate and mobilize public opinion to confront these atrocities. Furthermore, I will provide insights into the lived experiences of those affected by the Uyghur genocide and explore the reasons behind the lack of widespread discourse on this specific issue.