| Biography |
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| As a grade twelve student at St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S. in Mississauga, Ontario, David Castelino is a passionate scientist, fascinated with research in medicine and engineering. He has represented Ontario as a finalist at three Canada-Wide Science Fairs. In 2006, David represented Canada at the Australian National Youth Science Forum. In Australia, David had the opportunity to work alongside top scientists and participate in ‘hands-on’ science events and discussion groups on global issues. In 2007, David was selected to be on Team Canada and was given the opportunity to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque. In New Mexico, he won a third place grand award in Energy and Transportation, as well as a Patent and Trademark Office Society patent citation for his solar cell innovation. Along with being a provincial-level swimmer, avid guitarist, saxophone player, and the Environmental Innovation expert for YSF’s SMARTS Network, David enjoys writing for his high school newspaper and participates in his city’s youth council. He has attained the bronze and silver levels in the Duke of Edinburgh Program, and he coaches swimming at his local community centre. In future, David intends to pursue a career in engineering and medicine. |
| David Castelino
Photonic Boom
| Division: | Health Sciences / Environmental Innovation | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Peel | | City: | Mississauga, ON | | School: | St. Aloysius Gonzaga | | Abstract: | This project focuses on maximizing the efficiency and stability of a dye-sensitized solar cell that utilises naturally occurring organic dye extracts to produce electrical energy. Techniques and materials found to optimize efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell were used to successfully design an efficient and cost-effective solar roofing tile material that can be used in third-world countries. Average efficiencies of 14% were achieved. |
| Awards | Value | The Manning Innovation Achievement Award
Sponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation | $500.00 | S.M. Blair Family Foundation Award
Senior
Sponsor: S.M. Blair Family Foundation | $1 000.00 | Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship
Senior Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science | $4 000.00 | NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award
Senior Gold Medallist
Sponsor: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) | $5 625.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $2 000.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Gold Medallist - $20,000 Entrance Scholarship ($5,000 each year for 4 years)
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $20 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Environmental Innovation
Senior
Sponsor: EnviroExpo, Presented by VIA Rail Canada | $300.00 | Gold Medal - Engineering
Senior
Sponsor: Youth Science Foundation Canada | $1 500.00 | | Total | $36 925.00 | |
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