
Yiran Zhu
STEM Research
Environmental engineering, chemistry, computer science
Preparation of a Self-supporting Membrane for Efficient Photocatalytic Seawater Splitting for Hydrogen
This study focuses on innovative chemical and environmental strategies for sustainable energy, invited to present at prestigious institutions worldwide.
Although conventional photocatalytic processes yield clean hydrogen, they often lead to significant environmental damage due to toxin runoff. To address this issue, I developed a first-of-its-kind non-toxic, recyclable membrane photocatalyst that generates absolute green hydrogen while safeguarding marine ecosystems, redefining "clean".
FireAIDSS: an AI-Driven Intelligent Drone Swarm for Wildfire Monitoring
This research integrates computer science with environmental studies, pioneering an innovative drone swarm designed to visualize hidden wind currents and temperature fluctuations, enabling the prediction of wildfire behaviors that were previously difficult to anticipate.