Robert Burger
Location: Scarborough
Robert Burger is a dynamic innovator in the field of water supply and quality solutions, specializing in the aggregation and commercialization of advanced nanobubble technologies. His career is marked by a commitment to revolutionizing water management and quality enhancement through continuous innovation. Burger excels in combining existing technological processes with new tools and methodologies, focusing on creating solutions that not only advance business efficiency but also profitability. His achievements include the development of quick, low-cost food pesticide analysis using lateral flow assay, which has significantly improved residential lawn pesticide and insecticide detection screening. Furthermore, he has pioneered alternative chemical analysis methods that provide real-time, actionable data for hazardous waste investigations, drastically reducing both time and costs. In addition, Burger has enhanced soil extraction techniques for organic nitrogen analysis and developed an interactive process that merges hydraulic equipment sampling of water, soil, and vapor with mobile chemical analysis, offering a more efficient alternative to conventional methods.
Currently, Burger is engaged in several groundbreaking projects, including the development of algorithms for agricultural soil analysis to enable predictive crop growth scenarios. He is also investigating the use of high-concentration oxygen additions for the degradation of petroleum in soil and water, and the utilization of biological-based sensors to improve water usage in crop and turf irrigation. His professional philosophy centers on the pursuit of innovative and efficient technological applications, aiming to create sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Burger's vision and expertise not only contribute to the technological field but also significantly impact environmental conservation and resource management.