CSSF Category Awards: 2017
Environmental Engineering

Senior Division

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S1109 — First Place

Aurnov Chattopadhyay, Grade 12
Efficient Removal of Pb2+, Cd2+, and UO2+ from Water through Sustainable Nanocellulose Coagulants Derived from Biomass
Advisor: Dr. Priyanka Sharma
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1122 — Second Place

Isabel W. Sperandio, Grade 9
A New Solar Panel Design: Producing Electricity Day and Night Using Photovoltaic, Seebeck, and Thermal Elements
Advisor: Dr. David Sperandio
School: Gunn (Henry M.) High School, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

S1125 — Third Place

Anthony Y. Zhou, Grade 10
Development of a Non-Tracking Solar Thermal Concentrator Using the Simultaneous Multi-Surface Design Method
Advisor: Mrs. Ling-Ru Kuei
School: Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, Alameda County

S1105 — Fourth Place

Annie C. Benedict, Grade 12
Development of a Household Direct-Steam-Generation Solar-Powered Water Recovery System, Year II
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County

S1104 — Honorable Mention

Srinivas Balagopal, Grade 9
Amending Desert Soil to Reverse Desertification
Advisor: Mrs. Val Monticue
School: Pinewood Private - Upper Campus, Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County

S1117 — Honorable Mention

Anokhi R. Patel, Grade 12
Saloni R. Patel, Grade 11
Follow the Green Brick Road: Developing Viable Polystyrene Infused Bricks with Heightened Insulation Capabilities
Advisor: Mrs. Brinda Patel
School: Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon, Contra Costa County

S1119 — Honorable Mention

Vedha Santhosh, Grade 9
The Effect of Using Biodegradable Coagulants on Domestic Wastewater Treatment to Promote Water Conservation
Advisor: Mrs. Karen Hartmann
School: Leland High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County