Prof. Mita Dasog, PhD,FRSC

Reaction wizard / materials scientist Mita turns sunlight, tire waste, and briny water into solutions for a thirsty world. Her lab’s floating solar desalination prototype purifies water at under a cent per liter – without electricity or carbon emissions – while repurposing end-of-life tires and keeping microplastics out of oceans. Beyond quenching human needs, the system captures valuable lithium from brines, slashing traditional processing times by 80% and cutting land use dramatically. Over 400 days of continuous testing, her team has proven the durability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of these photothermal materials. Leading a diverse research team, she combines rigorous science with mentorship, guiding innovations from lab bench to field deployment while addressing water, energy, and resource challenges in climate-vulnerable regions.