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Dubai, UAE – The waters of the Arabian Gulf lap the coastline of the United Arab Emirates, so it should come as no surprise that seawater is at the heart of the idea from Ninja MDC. This team of two students Apoorva Goel and Gautam Sabhahit from the American University of Sharjah have come up with BioDesal, a process using bacteria and organic solvents to remove salt from seawater.
The team have been acknowledged as some of the most promising students in innovation by Shell Ideas360, a competition that challenges students around the world to develop ideas to help meet the energy, water and food needs of a growing global population.
“This opportunity has given us confidence in our own ability to come up with an idea and pursue it into development – our idea can help change the future and contribute to the environment. It’s definitely a big achievement and a unique one too”, said team member Apoorva Goel of the journey.
Five teams, including Ninja MDC, were selected as finalists from 1,110 submissions and pitched their ideas in front of a panel of esteemed judges at the Shell Ideas360 finale at Make the Future Live – a free, four-day festival of ideas and innovation at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
While Smart Car MCS of Indonesia won the Shell Ideas360 award at the Grand Finale, Ninja MDC were one of only five teams worldwide that were chosen as a finalist for an idea the judges thought was truly innovative.
Gautam Sabhahit from team Ninja MDC said, “Taking part in Shell Ideas360 has given us a unique experience which we wouldn’t be able to get at university or an internship. We’ve had access to experts, professionals and had a designated mentor who was paramount to our success – providing clarity and support throughout the process. We are very happy to have taken part because we knew we would be working to create a better future.”
Ben van Beurden, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell, said, “Meeting the future energy needs of global society will take much imagination and cooperation across generations. This new generation of innovators are rising to the challenge.”
For the chance to collaborate with like-minded students worldwide, receive practical career advice and mentoring skills and so much more, students can register here for Shell Ideas360 2018-2019. To find out more information about Make the Future Live please visit www.shell.co.uk/makethefuture.
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