Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Viviana Almanza is a specialist in the taxonomy of microalgae and freshwater phytoplankton, with a focus on cyanobacteria and harmful algae. With more than 20 years of experience in scientific research, she has co-authored numerous studies published in peer-reviewed journals, addressing aquatic ecology as well as the frequency and spatial-temporal dynamics of cyanobacterial blooms.
Her current research focuses on evaluating the effects of ultrasonic treatment on cyanobacterial populations, eukaryotic microalgae (such as dinoflagellates and diatoms), and the phytoplankton community as a whole. She also investigates how this technology can contribute to the restoration of natural aquatic ecosystems and the improvement of water quality.
In addition, Dr. Almanza explores other applications of ultrasound aimed at optimizing the sustainable use and efficient management of water resources, expanding its implementation across different productive and environmental contexts.
Dr. Enrique Mora Heredia has a PhD in Tropical Ecology from the Institute of Tropical Research at the Universidad Veracruzana, where he specialized in the study of aquatic ecosystems. He has more than 10 years of experience in research and project management related to water quality, harmful algae control, and ecological restoration. Dr. Mora has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Instituto de Ecología (INECOL), the Institute of Applied Chemistry at Universidad Veracruzana, and the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research at Baylor University.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mora has led research at the Tecnológico Nacional de México and developed projects on water pollution, eutrophication, phytoplankton ecology, and algal bloom control. His work has been applied in ecological restoration and ecosystem monitoring programs in collaboration with government agencies, private entities, and local communities.
His vision integrates academic knowledge with practical solutions for the conservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. Dr. Mora is a member of Ocean Experts (UNESCO-IOC), the global network of specialists in marine and freshwater sciences that drives international initiatives to improve water management and strengthen environmental resilience.
George Hutchinson is widely regarded as one of the early innovators and leading advocates of ultrasonic algae control technology, helping bring chemical-free algae management into practical use for lakes, reservoirs, golf courses, and drinking-water systems.
A chemical engineer by training, Hutchinson graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1974 and spent much of his early career in the chemical and materials industry, including many years with Amoco Chemical (later BP Chemicals).
In the mid-2000s, he shifted his focus toward water quality and algae management. In 2006, Hutchinson co-founded AlgaeControl.US, a company dedicated to developing and deploying ultrasonic systems that suppress harmful algae blooms without the use of chemicals.
Over the following years, Hutchinson became a central figure in advancing the practical engineering of ultrasonic algae control devices. His work focused on using specific sound frequencies to disrupt the buoyancy structures (gas vesicles) and cellular integrity of algae, preventing blooms from forming while leaving fish and other aquatic life largely unaffected.
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