Biology and engineering meet to build a sustainable world
Bioengineer addresses intractable problems by thinking local first.
When she moved to Ghana in 2021 to work on a circular manufacturing project, Saron Berhane found answers to 2 wicked problems. Ghanaian engineers already had solutions to complex environmental and socio-economic challenges. The key was now to rethink the other side – the manufacturing process in developed countries, such as Australia.
In this fascinating talk, agricultural technology entrepreneur Saron explains why communities in developing countries prefer local jobs over aid. Join the bioengineer to learn how, using biology and technology, manufacturing models in Australia can change to meet this need, while shifting away from polluters.
Bio
Saron Berhane is a bioengineer and microbiologist who is passionate about using deep tech to improve the lives of people and the planet. Her current research is focused on biomaterials and biotechnology that have the potential to address pressing climate and societal issues. In 2017, Saron co-founded BioScout, an agricultural technology startup which pioneered biosecurity in the global agriculture industry. BioScout was named as one the Top 100 Innovators by the Australian (2021), one of the Tech23 (2020), the FoodTech 500 (2020) and Australia's Agripreneurs of the Year (2019).
Event
Tuesday 9 April, 8:00 PM @Harry's, 40/44 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills, 2010
The other talk at this location is Corridor cultures: Gender and sexuality at school at 6:00 PM
The independent, heritage-listed Harry’s is set in the cultural heart of Surry Hills. The building marries century-old architecture with a speakeasy feel and stylish, contemporary service.
