Bengaluru: Likhila B. K., a Grade 11 student from St. Francis School, Bengaluru, has achieved a rare double distinction by winning both the Best Poster Award and the Best Idea Pitch Award at the First Academia–Industry Conclave 2025, organised by the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences (CNMS), Jain University.

Likhila’s project, titled “Development of Poly-L-Lactic Acid – Metal Oxide Polymer Composites for Biodegradable Piezoelectric Devices,” explores the development of eco-friendly materials that can generate electricity when subjected to pressure — a technology commonly used in medical implants and sensors. Her research aimed to address the environmental challenges posed by conventional, non-biodegradable materials used in such devices.

By experimenting with Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLL

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