In this episode, host Giuliano Roberts speaks with Dr. Aditya Pandharinath Sarnaik, Associate Research Professional in ASU’s School of Sustainable Engineering and Built Environment and research scholar at the Arizona Center for Algal Technology and Innovation (AzCATI).

Dr. Sarnaik shares his journey from India to Arizona and discusses his innovative work developing bio-based sunscreen from marine cyanobacteria — a sustainable solution gaining attention from the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

This conversation highlights the intersection of biotechnology, sustainability, and global collaboration, and showcases how international research at ASU is driving real-world impact.