Satoru Nakatsuji

Clarice investigates the extent to which quantum effects influence biology. The hypothesis that quantum effects might provide an essential benefit to life is astonishing. “Living quantum sensors” appear to surpass tech devices, even if embedded in a noisy, hot and wet bio environment. Established quantum techniques can be used to…

The nominating institution Mi Terro on the project: Luo has started the world’s only new material technology company that turns excess milk into soft, sustainable, and affordable fibres. These fibres can apply to apparel, bedding linen, and packaging.   Tags: Bio-Tech, Circular Economy, Climate change, Engineering, Environment & Nature, Food…

Ulrike Felt is Professor of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the University of Vienna, Austria. Holding a PhD in physics and a second degree (habilitation) in the social sciences, Felt is addressing pressing issues at the intersections of science, innovation and society. Her research critically examines contemporary lives in…

Janethkareen Kitsovi is addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and unhealthy eating habits in Africa through PlateAI. Her solution involves leveraging AI and machine learning to provide personalised meal plans that prioritise locally sourced ingredients, aiming to empower individuals to manage their health and reduce the risk of…

In cooperation with Stiftung Charité and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Falling Walls was hosting this unique format to connect researchers in the life sciences from all over the world. The symposium gathered the 2021 Winners in the Life Sciences category as well as partners from academia and business to discuss…

How tiny wireless robots can be used for non-invasive, precise, and safe medical diagnosis and treatment Robot technology is already abundant in the medical domain, ranging from assistance in surgery to complex prosthetics. However, using tiny robots inside the body is still a fairly novel thing to do. Inspired by…

AgriBox is an AgriTech hardware and software solution using best practices and promising technologies (IoT, AI, satellite imagery) which allow smallholder farmers to access cheap precision agriculture.

McDade developed and validated a method for quantifying SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in finger stick dried blood spot samples. This approach allows people to self-collect samples from home, and then mail them to the lab for analysis. McDade’s scientific aim and public health goal is to expand understanding of predictors of…

Sunil Amrith is the Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University, He is the author of four books, including Unruly Waters (2018) and Crossing the Bay of Bengal (2013). His work connects environmental history with the history of migration, with a focus on South Asia, Southeast Asia,…

Adivhaho Mphaphuli’s study seeks to propose a potential sustainable IoT application that will help detect pipe leakages in an efficient and effective way using IoT technologies.