Logan Williams
| Logan Williams | |
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| Born | Logan Keith Williams 1995/10/12 Timaru, New Zealand |
| 🏳️ Nationality | New Zealander |
| 💼 Occupation | Biotechnology Entrepreneur |
| 💰 Net worth | 12 Million (2020) |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.blackheron.co.nz/ |
Logan Keith Williams (born 1995) is an entrepreneur, inventor and scientist from Christchurch, New Zealand.[1]
Career[edit]
In 2015, Williams invented polarized contact lenses as a preventative treatment for photosensitive epilepsy (PSE), denoting an index that prescribes a level of polarization in correspondence to a sufferer’s level of photosensitivity.[2][3]
In 2017, Williams invented the novel method to synthesize Didymosphenia Geminata (Didymo) the pest algae destroying New Zealand’s waterways into paper, bioplastic, and fabric. Williams also designed a novel system to remove dislodged algae from a water stream, limiting the ecological impact of algal removal.
Education[edit]
Logan has a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours (BSc Hons), and is currently a doctoral candidate (PhD) at the University of Canterbury.[4]
Awards[edit]
In recognition for William’s achievements he was a finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year and Forbes 30 under 30 (Asia/Pacific).[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ O’Connor-Harding, G. (2017). Student inventor: From didymo plates to contact lenses that prevent seizures. Star.Kiwi. https://www.star.kiwi/2017/12/student-inventor-from-didymo-plates-to-contact-lenses-that-prevent-seizures.
- ↑ Mack, B. (2017). University of Canterbury students sets sights on helping those with epilepsy with 3D-printed contact lenses. https://idealog.co.nz/design/2017/12/university-canterbury-student-sets-sights-helping-those-epilepsy-3d-printed-contact-lenses.
- ↑ Ministry of Health, (2017). Student wins award for contact lenses design that prevent epileptic seizures. https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/news-items/student-wins-award-contact-lenses-design-prevent-epileptic-seizures.
- ↑ University of Canterbury Student Profiles Logan Williams https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/why-uc/student-profiles/student-profiles-by-subject/psychology/logan-williams.html
- ↑ Newshub (2018).The Kiwi’s nominated for Young New Zealander of the Year. http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/01/the-kiwis-nominated-for-young-new-zealander-of-the-year.html.
