Amanda Smith - Abalone Coast Analytical, MS Environmental Science Amanda is in charge of the official drinking water testing laboratory for San Luis Obispo County (CA). With a vast knowledge and experience of water chemistry, she knows all the intricacies of testing water quality. She has been very generous in helping us with our own lab testing, which has been crucial for our research and development.
Tod DuBois - Sangha Energy, BS Electrical Engineering
Founder of Sangha Energy, a California licensed/contracted company that installs on and off-grid power and water solutions, Tod knows the vision of decentralized water and power is coming. Tod has worked with Dustin and Chris in optimizing electrical design, and has been a key mentor in the birth of SORA.
Amro El Badawy - California Polytechnic St. Univ., MS Environmental Engineering
A director of research and professor at Cal Poly, Amro has an extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and wastewater treatment. He has been an important mentor in making sure every factor is dealt with in our water recycling process
Dr. Xi Wu - California Polytechnic St. Univ., PhD Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Xi Wu from Cal Poly’s Mechanical Engineering Department specializing in control systems and design mentored our team in his design of the automated pump system of SORA.
Dr. Dan Eller - California Polytechnic St. Univ. Journalism Department
Dr. Eller from Cal Poly Journalism along with two students, Cecilia Voigt and Jessica Rose, from his Journalism 312 Public Relations class aided the SORA team with the publicity of their up-and-coming project. Dr. Eller’s extensive career with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife led him to be a passionate adviser and advocate for this sustainable product.
Rob Brewster - Cal Poly Pier Technician, BS Mechanical Engineering
Cal Poly Pier/Equipment Technician for the College of Science and Math’s Biological Sciences Department. Specializing in electromechanical research equipment, Rob’s expertise in pumps and sensors was a key factor in the design of the pump/automation systems.