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About Us

Great Barrier Reef

Our Mission and Approach

Mission
Our mission is to develop innovative, nature-inspired technologies that restore and enhance underwater habitats, accelerating coral recovery and resilience in the face of climate change.


Our History
Hybrid Reef Solutions originated from research at UC San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, focusing on new methods for coral reef engineering and restoration. Early funding from DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and UC San Diego's Office of Innovation and Commercialization enabled the development of our advanced biomaterials and reef structures. Today, our proprietary, patent-pending solutions are being scaled to address the urgent need for effective marine restoration and enhancement tools.

 

Vision

Our vision is to create a future where technology enhances nature, creating thriving coral reefs that protect coastlines, support fisheries, and sustain communities worldwide.

 

Our Technology
By fusing expertise in nanoengineering, bioengineering, marine biology, and environmental engineering, we create nature-inspired solutions and biomimetic materials to restore and sustain marine ecosystems. Our cutting-edge technologies are designed to enhance coral growth, improve reef resilience, and support biodiversity. Scalable and adaptable, these solutions integrate seamlessly into diverse marine environments, addressing critical challenges in restoration efforts.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Meet our Team

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Hybrid Reef Solutions is driven by a multidisciplinary team of marine biologists, engineers, materials scientists, and sustainability experts. Together, we combine diverse perspectives to tackle complex challenges in marine restoration and infrastructure development, bridging scientific innovation with real-world application.

Board of Directors

Daniel Wangpraseurt biography

Daniel Wangpraseurt, PhD

Executive Director

Alex Ferre biography

Alex Ferre

Corporate Development Lead

Joanie Kleypas biography

Joanie Kleypas, PhD

Board of Directors

Leadership Team

Samapti Kundu biography

Samapti Kundu, PhD

Technology Development Lead

Adi Babu biography

Adi Babu, MBA

Business Development and Operations Lead

Support Staff

Cooper Lachenbruch biography

Cooper Lachenbruch, BS

Media Outreach Intern

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