Arjun V Doss
From curious student to Springer Nature published researcher with a patent-pending nanotechnology invention
Where Arjun Started
His Background
- • High school student passionate about chemistry and environmental science
- • Completed Brown University Pre-College program in Nanotechnology
- • Deep interest in solving climate change through technology
- • Intern at CrisprBits working on biotechnology
His Goals
- • Conduct original research in nanotechnology
- • Publish in a prestigious academic journal
- • Address environmental challenges through science
- • Build a strong profile for top university admissions
His Vision
"I wanted to work on something that could actually help the environment. The idea of converting CO₂ into oxygen using nanotechnology felt like science fiction, but I knew there had to be a way to make it real."
— Arjun, before joining YRI
The Research
Working with his YRI mentor, Arjun developed a novel photocatalytic system that mimics aspects of natural photosynthesis. His research explores how specially designed nanomaterials can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen using only visible light—a potential breakthrough for carbon capture technology.
OxiGen: Photocatalytic Conversion of CO₂ to O₂ Using BiVO₄-Based Nanomaterials under Visible Light Irradiation
Rising CO₂ levels require innovative carbon capture solutions
BiVO₄–MOF nanomaterial hybrid for visible-light photocatalysis
Mimics photosynthesis to convert CO₂ → O₂ using sunlight
Sustainable carbon capture and environmental remediation
Biomimetic Nanotechnology
Arjun's research takes inspiration from nature's most efficient carbon capture system—photosynthesis. By engineering BiVO₄-based nanomaterials combined with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), he created a system that can convert CO₂ to O₂ using only visible light, without requiring expensive UV sources.
A step toward sustainable, scalable carbon capture technology
The Outcome
Published Research Paper
Nanotechnology & Environmental Science
NanoSummit 2025
Patent Pending
A Composition and Method for Photocatalytic Generation of Oxygen from Carbon Dioxide
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November 2025
Publishing in Springer Nature as a high schooler felt impossible until YRI. My mentor guided me through every step—from refining my hypothesis to running experiments to surviving peer review. When I got the acceptance email, I couldn't believe it. This experience showed me that with the right guidance, high schoolers can contribute real science to the world.
Passionate about environmental science but unsure how to do real research
Springer Nature published + patent-pending inventor with novel carbon capture technology
Why This Research Matters
Direct conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen using visible light
Works with sunlight, no expensive UV equipment required
Nanomaterial approach enables potential large-scale deployment
Patent-pending technology with IP protection for future commercialization
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