Manu Prakash
Stanford Scientist | Frugal Science & Emerging Technology
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Manu Prakash is a professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, known for his innovative work in frugal science and low-cost scientific tools. He has pioneered the development of the 'Foldscope', an origami-based optical microscope that costs just $1.
Prakash's research focuses on democratizing access to scientific instruments and making them affordable for use in resource-constrained settings. He is a recipient of the MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship and his TED Talks have been viewed over 3 million times.
Prakash's keynotes inspire audiences to approach challenges with creativity and a focus on real-world impact.
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Lifesaving scientific tools made of paper
Inventor Manu Prakash turns everyday materials into powerful scientific devices, from paper microscopes to a clever new mosquito tracker. From the TED Fellows stage, he demos Paperfuge, a hand-powered centrifuge inspired by a spinning toy that costs 20 cents to make and can do the work of a $1,000 machine, no electricity required.
3 talks, 2017 to 2020
This is only what we could find published. Manu has almost certainly done more.
Manu Prakash at Design Indaba 2020
What events has Manu spoken at?
2 events · 3 appearances · 2012 to 2020 · 3 countries
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