Kacie Niimoto

Kacie Niimoto received her BS in biological engineering and MS in mechanical engineering. She is currently working on her PhD in chemical engineering, studying sorbent design, characterization, and operation conditions for passive, moisture-swing direct air capture. Her work focuses on physico-chemical studies that identify the main parameters or combinations thereof that drive the uptake of CO2 in ambient conditions. Kacie loves weightlifting, DIY projects, bicycles, and her puppies, pcake and pcake jr.

B.S., Biological Engineering – University of Hawaii at Manoa

M.S., Mechanical Engineering – University of Hawaii at Manoa