SIG – WeGoALGAE
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Project supervisor: Professor. Hayden So (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Application Form for Design, Build and Fly 2024-2025
Project information
Team information
Guo JingYang, BA(LS) (Project Leader)
Introduction
WeGoALGAE is a student interest group dedicated to using microalgae to combat climate change and enhance air quality in Hong Kong. Through extensive research on various strains of microalgae and the development of photobioreactors, we are unlocking their power to reduce carbon dioxide levels—an essential step in our fight against greenhouse gas emissions.
Microalgae are remarkable organisms that capture carbon dioxide with staggering efficiency—up to 400 times more effective than traditional plants. This process not only helps cleanse our air but also releases oxygen, making them nature’s powerhouse. By designing and building innovative prototypes of microalgae photobioreactors, we are creating sustainable air purifiers that can transform urban environments into healthier spaces.
Our mission is bold: to implement our solutions throughout Hong Kong, revolutionizing our approach to air quality and sustainability. We envision a city where modernized plantation methods meet ecological responsibility, resulting in safe, clean air for everyone.
WeGoALGAE aligns our efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By focusing on these goals, we aim to create a cleaner, greener future that benefits all life on land.
Be part of the solution and join us!
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Awards
1st runner-up @ British Model Flying Association (BMFA) 2024 University and Schools Flight Challenges
In June 2024, “Design, Build and Fly” teams from the Department of Mechanical Engineering dominated the Payload Challenge 5 of the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) 2024 University and Schools Flight Challenges. The team obtained the 1st runner-up award.
Champion and 1st runner-up @ British Model Flying Association (BMFA) 2022 University and Schools Flight Challenges
In June 2022, “Design, Build and Fly” teams from the Department of Mechanical Engineering dominated the Payload Challenge 5 of the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) 2022 University and Schools Flight Challenges. We were successful in taking home both the champion and 1st runner-up awards.