Last Friday, Kylie successfully defended her Master’s thesis! She has been an incredible asset to the group over the last two years, combining her backgrounds in cellular and molecular biology with chemical engineering to explore the potential of polymer-based anodes for microbial fuel cells.

We are sad to have her leaving but we are incredibly proud of how much she has grown during her time here, the beautiful experimental set ups she has developed, and her ability to connect fundamental insights to clear applications. We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her!

Thesis Title: Development and Optimization of Polymer-Anode Microbial Fuel Cells from Wastewater Bacteria for Eco-Friendly Energy Generation and Applications in Low Current Systems