An important goal is to define the biological principles underlying efficient photosynthetic productivity utilizing high light intensity to facilitate maximal continuous output rates of biomass per unit area and reactor volume.
Special emphasis is placed on microalgal mass production systems for aquaculture.
Recent publications Hu, Q., Zarmi, Y. and Richmond, A. Interactions between light intensity, light-path and culture density effecting the output rate of Spirulina platensis . J. of Phycol. Richmond, A. and Hu, Q. Principles of efficient utilization of light for mass production of photoautotrophic microorganisms. Hu, Q., Faiman, D. and Richmond, A. Optimal orientation and inclination of photobioreactors for growing photoautotrophic microorganisms outdoors. Richmond, A. Physiological principles and modes of cultivation in mass production of photoautotrophic microalgae.