Texas seventh-grader Arya Hirsave helps algae produce 77% more oil in five days
In an inspiring endeavor, seventh-grader Arya Hirsave embarked on a project focused on utilising algae to create renewable fuel. Through a five-day experiment involving a unique blend of vitamins and salt, she achieved an impressive seventy-seven percent increase in lipid production from the algae. Her remarkable findings captured the attention of judges at a distinguished science competition,…
A seventh-grade student from Texas discovered a method that can increase algae's oil production by 77% within just five days. Arya Hirsave, a student at Canyon Vista Middle School in Austin, was captivated by the concept of biomass and decided to explore whether microscopic algae could be made more productive as a source of biofuel.
After careful testing, Arya found that a combination of vitamins and an increased salt level in freshwater algae led to the higher lipid production rate. Her innovative research was awarded at the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
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