Organic chemist Nic Bason (Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa) develops innovative molecules to enhance solar cell efficiency through a process known as singlet fission. Currently an Applications Scientist at Syft Technologies, Nic integrates mātauranga Māori perspectives into his work, recognising the chemical processes inherent in traditional practices like cooking and taiaha crafting.
