Reshum Aurora

Reshum Aurora

reshumaurora@gmail.com

I am an environmental researcher exploring solutions that lie at the intersection of ocean sciences and microbiology. I also lead public-facing initiatives that promote environmental awareness through my podcast, blog, and community plastic art campaign. I am currently a senior at Ashland High School.

Research

  • Comparative Removal of PE, PS, and PET Microplastics by Dried Microalgal and Cyanobacterial Biomass

    First Author

    August 2026 - Present

  • Starvation-Induced Shifts in Phytoplankton Swimming Behavior

    Co-author

    July 2026 - Present

    MIT Manalis Lab

Publications

  • Leveraging Microbes for Sustainable Development Goal 14 Progress

    First Author

    Environmental Microbiology Reports, 2026

    Paper

  • Diverse biophysical and molecular mechanisms drive phytoplankton sinking in response to starvation

    Co-author

    PLoS Biology, 2025

    MIT Manalis Lab

    Paper

  • Home Decarbonization Guide

    Student Liaison and Co-author

    Ashland Town, 2026

    Guide

Conferences

Projects