Kiara Nirghin

Kiara Nirghin (born February 25, 2000) is a South African inventor, scientist, and speaker of Indian origin. She is known for her award-winning work on a method to increase food security in drought stricken areas that won the 2016 Google Science Fair. Since 2018, she has attended Stanford University as an undergraduate.[5] Her parents are from India.[6]

Kiara Nirghin
Born2000 (age 19–20)
NationalitySouth African and Indian
Known forCombating drought with a low-cost, biodegradable Super-absorbent Polymer made out of Orange Peels.[1]
AwardsGrand Prizewinner in Google Science Fair (2016)[2]

Community Impact Award of the Middle East and Africa in Google Science Fair(2016)[3]

Time Magazine's Top 30 Most Influential Teens (2016)[4]

References
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  2. "16-year-old South African invents wonder material to fight drought". CNN. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  3. "South African teen wins Google prize for orange peel innovation". BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  4. "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016". Time. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  5. "How can girls change their communities? Kiara Nirghin has it down to a science". assembly.malala. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  6. https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/indian-origin-south-african-teen-wins-big-at-google-science-fair/401001
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  10. "TEDxPretoria". TED. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  11. "MTN Business and Forbes Woman Africa host second Leading Women Summit". Biz Community. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  12. "Kiara Nirghin: Teen Scientist Leading the Way!". Lead SA. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  13. "Kiara Nirghin South Africa REGIONAL FINALIST, AFRICA". Young Champions of the Earth. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
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