Our research team works to solve the challenge of growing more food with less water.
Why We Do It
For Seaweed
Create market demand for domestically farmed seaweed
Growing seaweed improves water quality through CO2 absorption and nutrient uptake
Support the development of the U.S. seaweed industry and coastal communities
Develop domestic sodium alginate production (currently, no U.S. producers exist)
For Agriculture
Improve water retention and reduce irrigation requirements
Enhance soil health and plant growth through natural nutrient provision
Support food security through climate-adaptive practices
Reduce dependency on petroleum-based soil amendments
Team
AquaSteady brings together scientists, designers, agronomists, farmers, and commercialization experts to develop nature-based solutions for resilient agriculture.
Cindie Kehlet
Principal Investigator Pratt Institute | Chemistry
Anna Collette
Operations and Production
Helio takai
Material Science Pratt Institute | Physics
Giorgio Mariano
Business Strategy
Casey Emmett
Product Strategy
George John
Material Science City College of New York | Chemistry
Jon Chorover
Soil Biochemistry University of Arizona | Soil Biochemistry
John Idowu
Plant Growth New Mexico State University | Agronomy
Michael Doall
Aquaculture, MS Marine Doall Aquaculture | Marine Science
David Sotomayor
Farm & Field Testing University of Puerto Rico, Mayagūez | Agronomy
Baillie vensel
Production Lead
Partners
We combine research from academic institutions with practical farming experience and regenerative seaweed aquaculture to address soil and water challenges in changing climate conditions.
