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Episode #6 Inventions To Reduce Human Suffering With Vi H. Rapp, PhD

Episode #6 Inventions To Reduce Human Suffering With Vi H. Rapp, PhD

As inventors, we strive to make the world better. Some inventions can actually reduce suffering and improve human health.

Our guest, Vi H. Rapp, PhD, has dedicated her life to helping others with her research. On this episode, we’ll explore what Vi has learned along the way and expand our potential to make an impact.

About The Guest: Vi H. Rapp, PhD is a problem-solving Research Scientist who advances technology, software, and data analysis to improve human health. Vi lead and direct research on low-carbon combustion technologies at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Her current research includes:

  • developing new low-emissions technologies for residential heating and distributed energy generation

  • leveraging machine learning to identify bio-derived molecules that can improve air quality and public health

  • advancing technologies for the developing world – biomass cookstoves and a low-cost, robust warmer for preventing neonatal hypothermia; and

  • evaluating opportunities for implementing and improving district energy and combined heat and power systems.

Learn more about Vi

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