What does Manu Prakash speak about?

Manu speaks about Emerging Tech, Innovation. Stanford Scientist | Frugal Science & Emerging Technology

Where has Manu Prakash presented?

Manu Prakash has presented at Design Indaba, TED, TED.

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Manu Prakash

Stanford Scientist | Frugal Science & Emerging Technology

🇺🇸United States3 talks · 2 events · 3 countries2 with video

Emerging Tech Innovation

Manu Prakash

3 talks
2 events

About

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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Featured2 with video

Featured Talk

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.

TED🇨🇦VancouverApr 2017