Dr. Igor Mrdjen is the founder and Science Lead of BloomOptix, LLC, a start-up using AI and portable microscopes to empower more users in their HAB monitoring needs. Igor is based out of Syracuse, NY and since his days at Ohio State University has been studying the public health and environmental impacts of algal blooms. For over a decade he has strived to expand our understanding and capabilities in reducing algal bloom exposures and occurrences.