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126: Racquet Sports Equipment and Materials Testing (ft. Koki Asahina)

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:15:00 -0500

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When you pick up a racquet at the tennis court, have you ever thought: “this feels great!” Or, “this doesn’t feel so great”? There’s a science to that!

Sports equipment companies rely on feedback from amateur players, professionals, customers, and their employees to design better products by translating subjective data into materials engineering problems. This lets them improve on pre-existing designs on sports gear.

We are joined by Koki Asahina, an MSE student from Georgia Tech who is currently a racket sports engineering intern at Wilson Sporting Goods Company, who tells us all about how the “feel” is crucial to the design and improvement of sports equipment, and the large role played by materials science in this.

🔹How feedback from players and users are used to improve racquet design

🔹How sports equipment are tested using industry-standard experiments

🔹Why simulations are useful to understand the relationship between material properties and their functions

🔹Why we need a worldwide standard of material specifications

🔹And much more!

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Timestamps:

Teaser (0:00 – 0:41)
Intro, life updates, and episode highlights (0:41 – 4:11)
Introducing Koki Asahina (4:11 – 4:57)
Link between physiology and sports equipment (4:57 - 7:25)
Work on Parkinson's rehabilitation (7:25 - 12:16)
Developing a simulated tester at Wilson R&D (12:16 - 14:48)
Importance of ‘feel’ (14:48 - 17:11)
Improving racquets using feedback (17:11 - 25:50)
Simulations in racquet design (25:50 - 31:43)
Need for standardization for materials testing (31:43 - 36:18)
Future of materials engineering in sports equipment (36:18 - 38:41)
Conclusion (38:41 – 39:00)
MSE Academy (39:00 – 40:04)

125: Driving Nuclear Energy: Data-Driven Materials Science (ft. David Pham)

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:15:00 -0500

A resume mix-up landed a material scientist into a data scientist role. This happy accident led him to discover how data drives the design and operation of materials and experiments.

At its core, nuclear energy is all about generating electricity by converting water to steam to drive a turbine - very, very powerfully. But there’s a ton of data management that goes into its successful operation.

Our guest this week is David Pham, a senior materials engineer at TerraPower, who talks about his current projects Natrium, a Gen IV nuclear reactor, and ARMI, their in-house materials database solution. Join us as we also discuss:

🔹How data from materials, mechanical properties, chemical operations dictates the experiments and models in nuclear processes.

🔹 The importance of rigorous record keeping and data management in a sensitive field like nuclear energy.

🔹 The regulatory and auditing challenges in the nuclear industry, and how it departs from traditional sectors like oil and gas.

🔹 How data science will become more and more important for nuclear and material (and any kind of) engineers in the future.

🔹 And much more!

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#NuclearPower #DataScience #Materials

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Timestamps:

Teaser (0:00 – 0:48)
Intro, life updates, and episode highlights (0:48 – 5:18)
Introducing David Pham (5:18 – 5:55)
Dispelling myths about nuclear energy (5:55 - 7:29)
Data management at TerraPower (7:29 - 8:32)
Regulations in the nuclear energy sector (8:32 - 10:06)
How data dictates design and operations (10:06 - 12:16)
Auditing the data and calculations (12:16 - 15:41)
Project Natrium and materials selection (15:41 - 24:10)
Importance of data science for materials engineers (24:10 - 28:05)
Data sources and quality management (28:05 - 41:18)
Advice to data scientists and aspiring engineers (41:10 - 52:05)
Conclusion (52:05 – 52:27)
MSE Academy (52:27 – 53:33)

124: Shape Memory Alloys: Flexing for Safer Innovation (ft. Dr. Habib Alavi)

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:15:00 -0500

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123: From Biology & Industrial Design to MSE: Seamlessly Shifting Roles (ft. Aaron Nesser)

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:15:00 -0500

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122: Failure Analysis as a Key Metallurgical Skill (ft. Nirbhay Tandel)

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:53)

- Intro, life updates, and episode highlights (0:53 – 7:12)

- Introducing Niks Tandel (7:12 – 8:03)

- The importance of metallurgy (8:03 – 9:48)

- Typical day of a metallurgist & working from home (9:48 – 14:20)

- The niche field of spring wiring (14:20 – 22:07)

- Tempering and heat treatments (22:07 – 25:45)

- The importance of failure analysis (25:45 – 28:54)

- Increasing revenue by 100% in 1 year (28:54 – 31:45)

- Innovations in metallurgy within 10 years (31:45 – 33:55)

- Advice for MSE’s to excel in failure analysis (33:55 – 36:37)

- Conclusion (36:37 – 37:37)

- MSE Academy (37:37 – 38:42)

121: Evolution of Organic Electronics & Electronic Packaging (ft. Dr. Benedict San Jose)

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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120: Metal Additive Manufacturing: Ultrasonic Energy vs Heat Energy (ft. Dr. Anagh Deshpande)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:57)

- Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:57 – 4:53)

- Introducing Dr. Anagh Deshpande (4:53 – 5:32)

- Metal vs. plastic additive manufacturing (5:32 – 9:08)

- Availability of metal 3D printers (9:08 – 12:42)

- Ultrasonic vs. lasers for melting metal (12:42 – 15:27)

- Anagh’s story (15:27 – 18:36)

- Challenged in large-scale metal AM (18:36 – 20:37)

- Materials that work with metal AM (20:37 – 24:54)

- Speed of printing vs. resolution (24:54 – 29:39)

- Pitching ideas to investors (29:39 – 31:51)

- To use or not to use powder (31:51 – 33:37)

- Advice: getting involved in metal AM (33:37 – 35:21)

- Conclusion (35:21 – 36:01)

- MSE Academy (36:01 – 37:07)

119: Disruption vs. Incrementalization in the Energy Transition (ft. Dr. Reed Eisenhart)

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:15:00 -0400

What does it take to completely revolutionize the global energy infrastructure?

This is the Energy Transition.

We’ve done it before.

Once the value of gasoline was discovered and understood, gasoline production increased by orders of magnitude within just a few decades. How does this compare with the need to reach net-zero carbon emissions as soon as 2050? Are solar panels, batteries, and biofuels capable of such a meteoric rise?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Reed Eisenhart, an Independent Consultant for Energy Transition Technologies. With him, we discuss all things Energy Transition, specifically:

🔹 What is the Energy Transition and how MSE’s can fill key roles in it.

🔹 The differences between innovating iteratively by improving existing technology (incrementalization) and creating something new (disruption).

🔹 How to determine if a new technology or invention is worth pursuing.

🔹 Key technical differences between sodium ion and lithium ion batteries.

🔹 And much more!

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#EnergyTransition #Innovation #NetZero

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:51)

- Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:51 – 4:32)

- Introducing Dr. Reed Eisenhart (4:32 – 5:27)

- Reed’s work: energy, batteries, and more (5:27 – 7:34)

- Moving from industry to consulting (7:34 – 11:39)

- What is the Energy Transition (11:39 – 22:09)

- Improving current tech or making something new (22:09 – 31:31)

- Examples of disruption vs. incrementalization (31:31 – 36:59)

- Answering the question “which technology is worth pursuing?” (36:59 – 41:13)

- Important upcoming MSE technologies (41:13 – 44:40)

- Sodium ion batteries vs. lithium ion batteries (44:40 – 50:03)

- Advice: getting involved in the energy transition (50:03 – 54:51)

- Conclusion (54:51 – 55:12)

- MSE Academy (55:12 – 56:17)

118: A Program That Predicts the Properties of New Polymers (ft. Dr. Rishi Gurnani)

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Bakelite was discovered in 1907. Nylon was discovered in 1935, polyethylene in 1936, Kevlar in 1966. All of these discoveries were revolutionary and had years of work put into their discovery. Each major discovery is years apart. Maybe scientists took a trial-and-error approach, trying new ideas until they worked. Maybe some materials were discovered by accident. What if discovering new polymers was possible in just a few minutes?

In today’s episode, we discuss AI-assisted polymer discovery with Dr. Rishi Gurnani, Technology Development Lead at Matmerize. Check out the links below to see how to use Matmerize’s AI tool, PolymRize. Specifically, we discuss:

🔹 Approaches for how MSE’s can learn coding.

🔹 Case studies of how AI can assist in polymer discovery.

🔹 The difficulty of predicting the properties of polymers, given the interdependence of many material properties.

🔹 Challenges in AI, like getting high-quality datasets and overcoming the AI learning curve.

🔹 And much more!

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

#PolymerDiscovery #ArtificialIntelligence #MaterialsScience

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 - 0:47)

- Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:47 – 5:24)

- Introducing Dr. Rishi Gurnani (5:24 – 6:11)

- AI in polymer discovery (6:11 – 8:17)

- Matmerize (8:17 – 10:22)

- Functional use of AI product (10:22 – 12:52)

- Work environments of industry vs. academia (12:52 – 15:07)

- Rishi’s work in Matmerize (15:07 – 18:42)

- Communication & complexity in AI (18:42 – 21:01)

- Learning coding in MSE (21:01 – 23:58)

- Key learnings (23:58 – 26:09)

- Case studies (26:09 – 28:20)

- AI with inter-dependent material properties (28:20 – 29:51)

- Gauging confidence in AI models (29:51 – 32:23)

- Intimidation and learning curve of AI (32:23 – 35:35)

- Technical communication with clients (35:35 – 37:14)

- Getting good-quality datasets for AI (37:14 – 39:04)

- Challenges in AI (39:04 – 42:34)

- Advice (42:34 – 44:12)

- Conclusion (44:12 – 44:37)

- MSE Academy (44:37 – 45:42)

117: Choosing Ethical and Environmentally Compliant Materials (ft. Caitlin Hirschler)

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Timestamps:

Teaser (0:00 - 0:42)
Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:42 - 4:55)
Introducing Caitlin Hirschler (4:55 - 5:49)
What is environmental compliance engineering (5:49 - 11:25)
Compliance decision that aren’t black-or-white (11:25 - 15:14)
Useful skills for environmental compliance roles (15:14 - 18:54)
Emotional intelligence as an engineering skill (18:54 - 25:14)
Sustainability vs. regulatory compliance (25:14 - 26:52)
Responsibility when regulations are lax (26:52 - 32:07)
How to challenge corporate regulatory processes (32:07 - 34:37)
Environmental compliance in 5-10 years (34:37 - 36:57)
Example with Caitlin’s role and company (36:57 - 38:19)
Advice on the corporate ladder (38:19 - 41:05)
Conclusion (41:05 - 41:43)
MSE Academy (41:34 - 42:48)

116: The Materials Science of Cosmetics: Cosmetic Chemistry (ft. Kelly Dobos)

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Cosmetic chemistry is the science responsible for the creation and refinement of makeup, body wash, deodorant, and many more body-based products that people use every day. But who actually designs these products, and what principles do they use? How do they decide what is safe to put on your face or your skin?

In today’s episode, we welcome Kelly Dobos, Cosmetic Chemistry Consultant and Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati. With her, we discuss all things cosmetic chemistry, specifically:

🔹 The physics behind cosmetic chemistry, specifically leveraging particle interactions with light.

🔹 How cosmetics can be customized or generalized to perform well on different skin tones.

🔹 Myths vs. facts about cosmetics, and how to tell if a cosmetic is safe to use.

🔹 How cosmetics are tested without the use of animal testing.

🔹 And much more!

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#Chemistry #Cosmetics #materialsscience

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:44)

- Intro, Punith moving, episode highlights (0:44 – 4:12)

- Introducing Kelly Dobos (4:12 – 5:09)

- Cosmetic chemistry: what it is and Kelly’s role (5:09 – 6:32)

- Science of cosmetics (6:32 – 7:54)

- Customization of cosmetics (7:54 – 10:00)

- Scalability & manufacturing considerations (10:00 – 15:36)

- Material design (15:36 – 18:12)

- Regulations in cosmetics (18:12 – 21:42)

- Animal testing vs. human testing (21:42 – 23:36)

- Mitigating drawbacks of cosmetics (23:36 – 27:39)

- Particle light-based interactions (27:39 – 30:20)

- Sunscreen: texture consideration (30:20 – 32:54)

- The MSE of sunscreen (32:54 – 34:43)

- Myths vs. facts of cosmetics (34:43 – 37:31)

- New things coming for cosmetics (37:31 – 40:11)

- Communication advise from a technical marketer (40:11 – 43:13)

- Conclusion (43:13 – 43:27)

- MSE Academy (43:27 – 44:32)

115: The Design of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings (ft. Dr. Matthew Bandelt)

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:56)

- Intro, self-cleaning bridges, episode highlights (0:56 – 4:37)

- Introducing Dr. Matthew Bandelt (4:37 – 5:28)

- Why civil engineering (5:28 – 7:47)

- Earthquake-resistant vs. normal concrete (7:47 – 12:38)

- Material property differences (12:38 – 14:29)

- Probability of buildings collapsing (14:29 – 18:25)

- Global concrete usage & carbon footprint (18:25 – 20:48)

- Extending lifetime of concrete & reducing construction (20:48 – 23:37)

- Material property tetrahedron of concrete (23:37 – 25:59)

- General standards for construction (25:59 – 27:27)

- Concrete innovation in 5-10 years (27:27 – 29:20)

- Advice (29:20 – 31:38)

- Conclusion (31:38 – 33:22)

- MSE Academy (33:22 – 34:28)

114: Design Meets Engineering: The Making of E-Textiles (ft. Madison Maxey)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:15:00 -0400

What do wearable medical devices, automotive interiors, and healthcare products all have in common?

Electronic textiles (E-textiles) can be used for all of them!

Generally, the resistance of a material increases when it is stretched. E-textiles enable new form factors for conductive circuitry and new products due to their ability to maintain resistance despite stretching. But what kinds of materials are used in e-textiles, and how can we improve them even further?

In today's episode, we welcome Madison Maxey, Founder and CEO of Loomia, a company centered around the manufacture of flexible circuitry for E-textiles. With her, we discuss:

🔹 What an E-textile is, and several different approaches of manufacturing them.

🔹 Comparisons between E-textiles and traditional circuit boards.

🔹 Material differences in E-textiles for different industries.

🔹 How to market your niche industry or product.

🔹 And much more!

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#FlexibleElectronics #ElectronicTextiles #E-Textiles

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:45)

- Intro, Vacation, Episode Highlights (0:45 – 4:03)

- Introducing Madison Maxey (4:03 – 4:46)

- What is an e-textile? (4:46 – 6:33)

- Manufacture of e-textiles (6:33 – 8:22)

- Comparison to silicon and other states-of-the-art (8:22 – 9:46)

- E-textile uses: present and future (9:46 – 11:48)

- Pivotal moments to tie careers together (11:48 – 13:51)

- Prototyping vs. scale-up (13:51 – 15:40)

- Pushing a product to market (15:40 – 17:45)

- Market research: figuring your niche (17:45 – 19:07)

- Industries for e-textiles (19:07 – 22:02)

- Design R&D (22:02 – 23:14)

- Challenges in wearable flexible electronics (23:14 – 25:39)

- Flexible sensors in automotive (25:39 – 27:42)

- Material differences in different e-textile industries (27:42 – 28:39)

- Limiting factors in e-textile (28:39 – 30:45)

- Impact of e-textiles in 5-10 years (30:45 – 33:04)

- Advice that has inspired Madison (33:04 – 36:59)

- Conclusion (36:59 – 37:25)

- MSE Academy (37:25 – 38:29)

113: Adaptation in the Oil and Gas Industry (ft. Justin Gauthier)

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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- Teaser (0:00 – 0:41)

- Intro, Podcast Coworkers, Episode Highlights (0:43 – 4:39)

- Introducing Justin Gauthier (4:39 – 6:02)

- Justin’s journey from a tech to business strategy (6:02 – 8:58)

- What degrees to get and why (8:58 – 13:27)

- How working on podcasts have helped Justin (13:27 – 19:12)

- Advice for how to find “the next thing” (19:12 – 24:25)

- Processes used for drilling oil vs. gas (24:25 – 29:40)

- Stigma against oil & gas (29:40 – 39:28)

- Sustainable alternatives to oil & gas (39:28 – 47:44)

- MSE’s role in the global energy industry (47:44 – 54:21)

- Balancing expertise with adaptability (54:21 – 57:35)

- Conclusion (57:35 – 59:30)

- MSE Academy (59:30 – 1:00:35)

112: Commercializing Ocean-Inspired Sustainable Fibers (ft. Dr. Chris Mekeel)

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:15:00 -0400

As a new sustainable biopolymer fiber, seaweed boasts a wide development and application space. If this material could be engineered to make personalized products, its combination of light weight and high air permeability could entail promising high-end products while being infinitely reproducible and environmentally friendly.

In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Chris Mekeel, the current VP of R&D at Keel Labs, a company that takes inspiration from the ocean to create biobased fiber products. With him, we discuss:

🔹The differences between lab-scale, pilot-scale, demonstration-scale, and commercial-scale operations.

🔹Advice for how to make the change from school to industry back to graduate school.

🔹How a VP balances the need for innovation with timelines and budgeting.

🔹The challenges in using biobased materials in different environments.

🔹And much more!

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#Sustainable Fibers #Seaweeds #Ocean-Inspired

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:43)

- Intro, Holidays, Episode Highlights (0:43 – 4:48)

- Introducing Dr. Chris Mekeel (4:48 – 5:40)

- From technical to VP-level (5:40 – 7:38)

- Lab, pilot, demonstration, and commercial scale (7:38 – 13:51)

- Balancing innovation & timelines (13:51 – 20:50)

- Manufacturing setting considerations (20:50 – 23:44)

- Deciding to pursue fundamental knowledge or applied (23:44 – 26:38)

- Using biomaterials in new environments (26:38 – 29:21)

- Taking inspiration from past work (29:21 – 32:08)

- Deciding who to partner with (32:08 – 35:23)

- How a technology can spread to other fields (35:23 – 40:31)

- How you can make going back to school work (40:31 – 45:45)

- Conclusion (45:45 – 46:04)

- MSE Academy (46:04 – 47:09)

111: Applications of Perovskites: Solar Cells & Beyond (ft. Akash Singh)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Perovskites are a different material than the silicon wafers that make up traditional solar panels – they have a unique crystallographic structure that makes them highly effective at converting photons of light from the sun into usable electricity.

In today's episode, we welcome Akash Singh, a current 4th year Ph.D. candidate at Duke University. Akash’s research is centered around perovskite materials, with a goal of enabling next-generation solar cells, sensors, memory, and computing devices. With him, we discuss:

🔹 Describe the perovskite class of materials, and what makes them so desirable for solar cells.

🔹 What makes a glassy perovskite special.

🔹 Comparison of perovskite-based products with products based on other materials

🔹 Advice to students who want to improve the quality and impact of their scientific writing.

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #perovskite #Solar Cells

110: Pioneering Performance Apparel for the Office and the Gym (ft. Gihan Amarasiriwardena)

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Picture this: you BARELY made it to your big meeting on time, but you had to hustle get there. You didn’t anticipate the sweat stains. Why on Earth did you decide to run in your nicest business clothes??

Let’s rewind.

Imagine the same scenario, but you are wearing Ministry of Supply business wear. Instead, you are cool and dry, giving you the self-confidence you need to ace that presentation. How is their business wear so comparable to sportswear, like Gore-Tex or Nike’s Dri-Fit?

In today’s episode, we welcome Gihan Amarasiriwardena, the Co-Founder and President of Ministry of Supply, a company that uses materials science and advanced technology to combine the properties of sportswear and business wear. With him, we discuss:

🔹 The technological challenges and processes for creating breathable businesswear

🔹 How inspiration for textiles was taken from NASA’s phase change materials

🔹 The intricacies of recycling textiles and how the industry can work towards net-zero carbon

🔹 How to translate your passions to jobs and income

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#materialsscience #businesswear #sportswear #NASAtechnology #entrepreneurship

109: How AI & ML Will Revolutionize Microscopy (ft. Dr. Sergei Kalinin)

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:15:00 -0400

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Have you ever taken a long SEM scan, only to realize that the image doesn’t show what you are looking for?

Or maybe you were grinding and polishing a mounted sample, only to realize that you grinded too much material away.

Normally, you would have to start over the data collection process in these scenarios. But what if AI could automate the image-taking process? What if it could detect 3D information based on a 2D image?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sergei Kalinin, professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for today’s guest. We explore the potential benefits of applying ML & AI to microscopy. Specifically, we discuss:

🔹How microscopy could be automated

🔹What value can ML and AI contribute to microscopy and MSE as a whole

🔹Advice for students of how to easily switch career paths

🔹The “hidden” differences between working in academia, industry, and national labs

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #ProjectManagement #CareerAdvancement #TimeManagement #Microscopy

108: Investing in Materials Science Research (ft.Keong Chan)

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Two words: Investors. Startups.

So you’ve made a new thing. Or maybe it’s a new process, a new technology, a different approach to the norm. You decided to take this innovation in stride, pivoting and making a startup company centered around your work. But one small problem: you can’t afford to keep the lights on at your startup’s HQ. You ran out of capital. You needed investors, but no one was interested in funding your idea. Why? How can you fix this?

In today’s episode, we welcome two guests: Keong Chan, Co-Director at OTB Ventures, and Kyle Matthews, a familiar member of the It’s A Material World team. We dive into the world of investors, and how MSE’s can build a stronger business mindset. Specifically, we discuss:

🔹How informal settings can enhance your networking

🔹What traits investors look for in startup leaders & teams

🔹The role of an investor after money has been invested

🔹Investor-founder relationships

🔹And much more!

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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#materialsscience #ProjectManagement #CareerAdvancement #TimeManagement #Research

107: ChatGPT Asks Us How to Succeed in Materials Science

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:15:00 -0400

In today’s episode, Punith and David discussed Successful Project Management in Materials Science. This episode could explore effective project management strategies for materials scientists, including how to plan and execute projects, manage resources and timelines, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders with the use of ChatGPT AI. Specifically, they discuss:

🔹Career Advancement Strategies for Materials Scientists

🔹️Building a Personal Brand as a Materials Scientist

🔹Strategies for Successful Grant Writing in Materials Science

🔹Effective Time Management for Materials Scientists

🔹and much more!

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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#materialsscience #ChatGPT #ProjectManagement #CareerAdvancement #TimeManagement

106: The Melt-In-Your-Hand Magic of Liquid Metals (ft. Dr. Wilson Kong)

Mon, 22 May 2023 07:15:00 -0400

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Wilson Kong, an expert on functional liquid metals. He is currently a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Researcher at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio, where he applies his expertise to cutting-edge research of functional liquid metal nanomaterials for soft electronics. With him, we discuss:

🔹What is a liquid metal, and what unique properties / behaviors they have.

🔹️Comparison between these two material types, liquid metals vs. polymer, in terms of material property differences and applicability.

🔹️What are the general application areas of liquid metals and what key challenges need to be overcome to enable these applications?

🔹How can we establish sustainable practices in the management of liquid metal waste?

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #liquidmetals #nanomaterials #electronics #polymer

105: Biomaterials, Biomass, and Plants for Apparel (ft. Jason Robinson)

Mon, 01 May 2023 07:15:00 -0400

In today’s episode, we welcome, Jason Robinson from Evoco, a Canadian-based company that creates high-quality, sustainable products with plant-based chemistry, aiming to replace oil-based materials in the footwear industry With him, we discuss:

🔹The Evoco’s FATES foam and its role in the footwear industry

🔹️How did Evoco land in the footwear space, rather than other markets like automotive or power plants

🔹️Limitations of the plant-based materials that Evoco uses

🔹Advice for students who are passionate about sustainability but are unsure about how to translate that passion into a career

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #evoco #biomaterials #biomass #apparel

104: Creating Infinitely Recyclable Polymers (ft. Dr. Kezi Cheng)

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Recycling plastic reduces its mechanical properties, proportional to the number of recycling cycles. If recycled too much, a plastic bag may tear when filled with groceries and its color and texture may change. Making new products, rather than recycling, can be an appealing option if environmental impacts are overlooked. What if we could permanently overcome this degradation in properties of recycled plastic? What if we could make a material that can be recycled forever, at a low cost and high yield?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Kezi Cheng, a recycling warrior and the CEO of Flo Materials, Inc, a startup that focuses on enabling infinitely recyclable polymers. With her, we discuss:

🔹FLO Materials’ general approach to enabling infinitely recyclable polymers, using Polydiketoenamines (PDK’s).

🔹️The cost efficiency of recycling vs. creating new plastic products.

🔹️What the global landscape of infinitely recyclable polymers looks like.

🔹How the number of women in innovation and entrepreneurship can shape fields.

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #flomaterials #technology #polymers #recycablepolymers

103: Beyond Fossil Fuels: Concentrated Solar Energy’s Potential (ft. Steve Schell)

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Today’s guest, Steve Shell, an accomplished scientist and engineer who is the current Chief Scientist at Heliogen, a California-based clean energy company. With him, we discuss:

🔹️What is Heliogen. What material differences there are between this technology and “classical” solar power?

🔹️Challenges in operating and maintaining heliostat arrays on such a large scale.

🔹How does the use of concentrated solar technology compare to other forms of renewable energy, like wind or hydroelectric power

🔹What are some of the most promising emerging applications of concentrated solar technology, and how might they transform the energy landscape in the coming years

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #heliogen #energy #technology

102: MSE Conferences: What They’re Like and How to Succeed (ft. Kyle Matthews)

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Our guest, our very own It’s a Material World team member, Kyle Matthews! You may know him from our Rapid Research Reviews on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, where he summarizes materials science research papers in 1 minute or less in an informative, easy to understand manner. With him, we discuss:

🔹️What is a materials science conference like, and why should students attend them.

🔹️What are the major well-known MSE-related conferences and what are their differences.

🔹How can a student ‘upgrade’ from simply attending a talk they think is interesting to adding the speaker of that talk to their network.

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #conferences

101: Quantum Disruption: The Future of Materials Discovery (ft. Dr. David Muñoz Ramo)

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:15:00 -0400

By leveraging the power of quantum computing (QC), scientists can quickly identify promising materials (new or existing) for ANY application. QC enables this while saving on hefty lab operation costs, enabling speedy and cheap materials discovery. In this episode, we explore this fascinating intersection of quantum computing and materials science.

Our guest, Dr. David Muñoz, shares his insights on how quantum computing can enhance many facets of science. He is an expert on quantum computing with 15 years of experience in computational science. He is the current head of Quantum Chemistry for Quantinuum, a quantum computing-based company. With him, we discuss:

🔹️What quantum computing is, and how it performs compared to classical computing.

🔹️A discussion of the fields, topics of research, and applications that can best benefit from quantum computing.

🔹The major drawbacks of quantum computers, and the innovations that will be needed to overcome them.

🔹Advice and ways that students can get good at quantum computing.

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #nanotechnology #neuromorphiccomputing #technology

100: Nanotechnology and the Brain: Fundamentals of Neuromorphic Computing (ft. Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Biological brains can accomplish more than modern computing systems while using much less power. However, computers are much better at dealing with computation, while brains are (unsurprisingly) much better at interacting with ever-changing environments. What if we were able to design a computing system with interconnecting neurons and synapses to get the best of both worlds?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia. She is a current Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and a leading expert on the research of neuromorphic computing systems. With her, we discuss:

🔹️How neuromorphic computing works and what distinguishes it over traditional computing.

🔹️What materials science can do to relate brain processes to computing systems.

🔹The role of of 2D materials, spintronics, synapses, neurons, and more in neuromorphic computing.

🔹Advice to a student who is interested in the materials science behind neuromorphic computing.

🔹And much more!

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#materialsscience #nanotechnology #neuromorphiccomputing #technology

99: The State of MSE: The CHIPS and Science Act (ft. Dr. Ming Zhang)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:15:00 -0400

🚨Are you an MSE interested in landing a semiconductor-based job? Do you want to hear how the field may develop over the next five years? Are you curious about the steps that the United States is taking to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities?

🚨This new episode type, with the title “The State of MSE,” is centered around topical, present-day events that have large implications for materials science & engineering.

🚨In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ming Zhang, an expert electrical engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Ming was co-founder and CEO of zGlue, Inc., a startup pioneer in chiplets. He also held various engineering and strategy roles at Synopsys, Samsung Foundry, and Intel.

🚨Together, we explore the definition, scope, and impact of the CHIPS and Science Act, as well as the career opportunities it brings to MSE students. Specifically, we discuss:

🔹️What the CHIPS act entails for semiconductors made in the United States.
🔹The new actions the CHIPS act prompts large companies and start-ups to take.
🔹️ How current semiconductor-based research will be affected by the CHIPS act.
🔹Advice for current MSE students about how to score a semiconductor-based job.
🔹And much more!

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

#materialsscience #semiconductors #electronics #microelectronics #chips #science #chipsact

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98: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Manufacturing with “Bottom-Up” AM (ft. Dr. Ahmed Busnaina)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/bZOMFkZR_Uc

Fast-hitting chip shortages have a plethora of causes, many of which could be alleviated by drastically reducing semiconductor manufacturing prices. Current manufacturing techniques entail a repeating cycle of material deposition and the etching away of excess material, which can quickly rack up cost and energy requirements. Today’s guest is looking to flip current semiconductor manufacturing processes on its head.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Ahmed Busnaina, an expert in all things semiconductor. He is a long-serving professor who founded Nano OPS, Inc., a new company focusing on printed micro-and nano-electronic devices. With him, we discuss:

🔹️How he tailored his career path from academia to industry to founding Nano OPS.

🔹How he is working to improve upon current semiconductor manufacturing processes with his “bottom-up” approach.

🔹️How much smaller current semiconductors can physically get.

🔹Advice for students that are interested in a career in semiconductors or electronics, such as classes to take, habits to build, or technologies to research.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #semiconductors #electronics #semiconductorchip

97: From The Mandalorian’s Beskar to Thor’s Hammer: MSE in Pop Culture (ft. Dr Suveen Mathaudhu)

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:15:00 -0500

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr Suveen Mathaudhu, an expert metallurgist with nearly 20 years of metals processing experience. With him, we discuss:

🔹️An important material in the show is beskar, which is described as a super-strong and lightweight metal for armor or weapons. Describe the other ties that beskar has to historic real-life materials (cultural, scientific, etc.)?

🔹️Break down how these three aspects:(1) difficulty in processing such a strong material, (2) the idea that a pure metal is stronger than an alloy, and (3) its resistance to lightsabers & blaster bolts, could be explained using materials science.

🔹What sort of impact The Armorer character will have in both media and STEM itself?

🔹Advice for students that want to improve their ability to use pop culture to disseminate / teach materials science to diverse crowds.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #beskar #thor #popculture #thorshammer

96: Day in the Life of an MSE in Industry

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:15:00 -0500

It’s been really fun getting the chance to interact with MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast and joining us as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us. In our fifth edition of Q&A, we will answer questions like:

🔹️What continues to be exciting in both of your jobs? What do you most look forward to during the average work day?

🔹️How much of what you learned while obtaining your MSE degree do you apply on a daily basis at work? How much of your job uses skills you gained outside of school?

🔹What have you observed about MSE’s in more senior roles? Does higher seniority come with more science-focused work or less?

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #careeropportunity #internships #careeradvice #jobs

95: Liquid Nitrogen in the Sky: Enabling Superconducting Transmission Lines (ft. Max Luke)

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:15:00 -0500

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/9CZU3RKsSmw

VEIR’s passive evaporative cryogenic cooling delivers 20 times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to mechanical subcooling. VEIR’s innovations enable reliable, cost–effective HTS transmission over very long distances through narrow rights–of–way, connecting lowest cost renewable resources to where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

In today’s episode, we welcome Max Luke, the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at VEIR, a company focused on developing superconducting transmission power lines. Max’s expertise is in advocacy for innovative technologies in the electric power and energy industries. With him, we discuss:

🔹️How VEIR’s technology is different than current and traditional transmission lines?

🔹️How specifically does technology help address this front versus legacy transmission line technology?

🔹VEIR transmission lines use liquid nitrogen to cool the transmission line below a certain temperature. Are there any safety implications related to the use of liquid nitrogen?

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #vier #technology #superconductor #transmissionline #electricity

94: Improving Your Technical Communication and Public Speaking Skills (ft. Neil Thompson)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:15:00 -0500

According to research, what you say to an audience isn’t nearly as important as how you say it. Studies suggest that effective presentations are 38% your voice, 55% non-verbal communication, and only 7% your content. That means that you should spend even more time preparing your delivery than you do developing awesome content.

In today’s episode, we welcome Neil Thompson. Since earning his Master’s in Bioengineering and his Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from Clemson University and Columbia University, Neil has held various roles in biomedical engineering, technical communication, and with patent law. He is the founder of Teach the Geek, an educational network centered around enhancing the technical communication skills of STEM professionals. With him, we discuss:

🔹️ What audience does Neil primarily work with (i.e., students, 1-on-1 coaching, corporate seminars, etc.)?

🔹️Ideas on coaching strategy for this particular audience and these particular skills.

🔹Tips or common issues for students and early-career professionals to look out for while trying to improve their technical communication.

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #communication #publicspeaking #technical #presentation

93: Accelerating Life Sciences R&D with Data Cloud Technology (ft. Dr. Mike Tarselli)

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:15:00 -0500

We are living in the age of knowledge-driven economics. Information is an asset, and how we share it defines the extent of our success. We have made major developments in the way we share and exchange information, however, the real game changer throughout this shift has been the emergence of cloud technology solutions.

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Mike Tarselli, Chief Scientific Officer of TetraScience, a Boston-based company that operates a research and development data cloud for life sciences. With him, we discuss:

🔹️What exactly a scientific data cloud is and why it is a valuable tool for industry researchers?

🔹️What has stood in the way of implementing data cloud tools in scientific research and why haven’t they been widely accepted sooner?

🔹Why should our listeners want to work at a company like TetraScience?

🔹Tips for how science enthusiasts can put themselves in a strong position career-wise and make the most of their love for research and discovery.

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #r&d #datacloudtechnology #technology #tetrascience

92: Training Brain Cells to Play Pong (ft. Hon Weng Chong)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:15:00 -0500

We know an organic mind is a better learner than any digital model. It can switch tasks easily, and bring learnings from one task to another. But more important is what we don’t know. What are the limits of a mind connected to infinity? What can it do with data it literally lives in?

In today’s episode we welcome Hon Weng Chong, the CEO and Founder of Cortical Labs. He has founded several startups that focused on creating smartphone-based apps for personalized healthcare. At Cortical Labs, he currently focuses on bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and biological intelligence.

🔹️ The overarching goal of Cortical Labs and how this all started.

🔹️ How Cortical Labs trained neurons to play the video game Pong!

🔹 The vision for Cortical Labs and how its technology will make an impact in the future

🔹 Are there any materials science innovations that would boost one’s capabilities to train neurons?

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #corticallabs #artificialintelligence #biologicalintelligence #computerchip

91: Janus Particles: Linking the Gap Between Industry and Academia (ft. Dr. Shan Jiang)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:15:00 -0500

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/IiDCNuet0cA

Every determined student must eventually ask themselves the age-old question: industry or academia? Professor, scientist, engineer, or manager?

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Shan Jiang, Associate Professor at Iowa State University. He defies this traditional mindset with his rich experience in both industry and academia. He specifically leverages these experiences with Janus particles, a type of nanoparticle that enables two bonded sides with distinctly different chemistries.

🔹️ What a Janus particle is and how it’s different from normal chemistries

🔹 Which field(s) will be most impacted by continued research into Janus particles?

🔹 What the challenges are in applying these particles in real-life applications?

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #novelis #aluminum #steel #recycle

90: Modern Aluminum Uses: From Car Bodies to the Food Industry (ft. Vanessa Li)

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:15:00 -0500

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminum, championing the vision of closed loop recycling, Novelis is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together.

In today’s episode we welcome Vanessa Li, current Program Manager for Advanced Technologies at Novelis. With her, we discussed:

🔹️ What is Novelis all about and as a whole.

🔹 The process of providing individualized solutions for different customers.

🔹 From a sustainability and net carbon production perspective, what are Novelis’ goals for the future?

🔹 What career options are available for students looking for a career in steel & aluminum manufacturing?

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #novelis #aluminum #steel #recycle

89: Secrets to Success from 25 Expert MSEs

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:15:00 -0500

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/OoAqj4Sr68s

So as 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to wish you all happy holidays from the Its Material World team, and we wanted to thank you for choosing to listen to us and for supporting us in our journey to show the world how material science makes an impact all around us.

And so that's why for this episode, we're compiling the advice of our past guests. So that you can take the bits and pieces that resonate with you the most and that can be applied to your situations right now and going into 2023. We're excited for what's to come next year as we continue to uncover why material science will change the world.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #advice #careeropportunities #careergrowth #careeradvice

88: Flexible Electronics for Better Health (ft. Stan Farnsworth)

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:00:52 -0500

What defines a flexible electronic? Is it just a squishy computer? Plastic with a leaf printed on it? What about artificial tissue? Well, it could be all of these! But what materials science goes into the production of flexible electronics? Today’s guest is an expert on flexible electronic trickery, and he has a rich background in marketing, science, and engineering.

In today’s episode we welcome Stan Farnsworth, current Chief Marketing Officer at PulseForge. With him, we discussed:

🔹️ What is a flexible electronic, and how does it differ from traditional electronics.

🔹 What processing techniques are required for flexible electronics that differ from regular electronics.

🔹 What types of products and innovations with flexible electronics will be made in the next 5-10 years.

🔹 Recommendation to MSE students that are interested in contributing to this field.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#oven #pulseforge #solderoven #solder

87: Structure-Property Relationships of Smart Materials (ft. Dr. Yogendra Mishra)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:15:00 -0500

In today’s episode we welcome our guest, Dr. Yogendra Mishra, current Professor of nanomaterials at University of Southern Denmark. With him, we discussed:

🔹️ What particular materials or material categories are classified as Smart Materials.

🔹 How ZnO tetrapods can be applied to flexible electronics.

🔹 The future for 3D tetrapod engineering.

🔹 Could this tetrapod structure be applied to other material systems to enable new material innovation?

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #smartmaterials #electronics #tetrapods #engineering

86: From Mining to Batteries: How EnergyX is Scaling Sustainable Lithium Production (ft. Teague Egan)

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:26:00 -0500

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/6tN2ggPd0hM

Do you want to hear a CEO describe their entrepreneurial journey? Do you want to hear where lithium comes from, and how lithium extraction technology will grow? Do you want to know how to contribute MSE knowledge to future lithium extraction?

In today’s episode we welcome our guest, Teague Egan, current CEO and founder of EnergyX. With him, we discussed:

🔹️ What Teague led to start EnergyX.

🔹 Describe the current lithium extraction processes and how is EnergyX working to address the shortcomings of these processes.

🔹 Describe the EnergyX’s overall strategy.

🔹 What does EnergyX look for in materials scientists & engineers, and how could a potential MSE distinguish themselves in your company’s eyes.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #batteries #lithium #energyx #lithiumbattery

85: The Evolution of Forging with Modern Day Technology (ft. Patrick Nowak)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:15:00 -0500

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/toMcDy5HYqI

Do you want to hear about the uses of computational modeling for use in forging? What about the role that 3D printing & Additive Manufacturing play in the future of forging? If you’re looking to start your own journey in forging, bladesmithing, or blacksmithing, then this episode is for you!

In today’s episode we welcome today’s guest, Patrick Nowak, current Plant Metallurgist at Scot Forge. With him, we discussed:

🔹️ What exactly does Scot Forge do and the process of forging.

🔹 Why does the metallurgy discipline of materials science matter?

🔹 What is the future of forging looks like?

🔹 Advice to students that are interested in doing their own metallurgy, but who lack the tools, lab space/safety training, and maybe the metallurgical knowledge to get good results.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#shorts #materialsscience #porex #plastics #porousplastics

84: Porous Plastics: Hidden Uses in Everyday Items (ft. Robert Kiblinger)

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:15:00 -0500

Porex is a company dedicated to developing innovative porous materials solutions for healthcare, consumer, and industrial applications. Porex continues to excel as a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced porous solutions.

In today’s episode we welcome today’s guest, Robert Kiblinger, Product Development Engineer and Lab Manager at Porex. With him, we discussed:

🔹️The different types of polymers that fall under this category of “porous” and what structure-property relationships come from this group of plastics.

🔹 What kind of functionality can the design into the porous plastic to make it function?

🔹 How porous plastics can carve a niche within this take-home diagnostics space in the future?

🔹Advice to students who was still figuring things out in terms of what options are available to them as an MSE.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #porex #plastics #porousplastics

83: Demystifying Design With Bio-Based Materials (ft. Dr. Adrienne McKee)

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:15:00 -0500

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/iuwcpJblblM

Do you want to know how certain petroleum-based polymers can be phased out? Would you like to hear about sustainable biobased polymer innovation, and some of their design processes? Do you want to hear how life cycle assessment can be used to determine how much carbon is used for raw materials?

In today’s episode we welcome today’s guest, Dr. Adrienne McKee, Director of Platform Partnerships at Checkerspot, Inc. We discussed:

🔹️How the polyurethanes process works, and what MSEs can achieve with this polyurethane?

🔹 Insight or advice into how designers come up with applications or uses for the materials they work with?

🔹 What’s next for Checkerspot materials?

🔹Advice to materials scientists and engineers who would like to help us transition away from petroleum-based polymers.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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#shorts #materialsscience #checkerspot #polyurethanes

82: A Global Perspective on the Battery Industry and Battery Testing (ft. Fred Lee, CEO of KTON)

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:15:00 -0400

Did you know that America is behind Asia in terms of what we know about the battery industry? Tune into this episode if you want to learn more about how KTON is bringing knowledge from Asia to America so that the US can be leaders in electrification.

In today’s episode with Fred Lee, CEO of KTON LLC, we answer questions such as:

🔹️How are batteries tested, and why it is so important to do so?

🔹What is currently different between the way companies in Asia and the US test batteries?

🔹 What role does KTON play in repurposing battery cells and recycling battery materials?

🔹What advice can listeners take away from a Fred’s extensive battery career and experiences

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

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#materialsscience #KTON #battery

81: How to Shift Career Paths as an MSE: REUs, Nike, Consulting, and More (ft. Alexa Peruffo)

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:55:00 -0400

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/OPmX0MuHk18

Are you having trouble changing from your current industry to another as an MSE? Do you want to explore both traditional and non-traditional paths in a quest to figure out what you’re truly passionate about?

To cover this extensively, we are happy to bring on our longest-standing “It’s a Material World” team member, Alexa Peruffo, a Master’s student in MSE at Georgia Tech. We cover topics such as:

🔹️Highlights of different work experience in universities and companies

🔹The common threads for successfully transitioning from industry to industry with MSE background

🔹Advice for MSEs who may be interested in pursuing a nontraditional path like entrepreneurship or a business-focused role as an MSE graduate

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #internship #nike #careerpath #careeropportunity

80: Li-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles (ft. Dr. Jeffrey Cain)

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:15:00 -0400

If you got into MSE because of your passion for batteries, electric vehicles, or renewable energy then this is the episode for you! We dive into topics like next generation battery materials, critical components of batteries that often go overlooked, and reasons why people don’t buy EVs.

In this fascinating and technical discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Cain of General Motors R&D, we cover topics such as:

🔹️Jeffrey’s motivation for getting involved in battery research, and specifically with respect to electric vehicles

🔹 The materials currently used in batteries for EV applications

🔹The most promising materials to replace the current materials used in electric vehicle batteries

🔹Common obstacles that keep people from buying EVs.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #batteries #electricvehicle #li-ion #li-ionbateries

79: Q&A: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast, Funny MSE Moments, How to Get Promoted, and More

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:15:00 -0400

It’s been really fun getting the chance to interact with MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast and joining David and I as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us.

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to remain successful once you get the job as well as cover a lot of other random topics, like the Behind the Scenes of the podcast and memorable moments in our MSE careers.

🔹️What was your funniest or most awkward experience as an MSE student?

🔹 What do you wish you could have done differently during your time as an MSE student?

🔹How do you keep growing personally and professionally once you get a job?

🔹How long does it take in your first full time role to go from feeling like a new hire to feeling like a contributing employee?

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #materialsscienceengineers #careerdevelopment #careeropportunities

78: Why MSEs Should Get Involved With TMS (ft. Dr. Brad Boyce, VP of TMS)

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 03:39:00 -0400

Are you starting to take a career journey? Are you ready to apply your skills and abilities to be successful in your desired occupation? Getting involved with TMS might be good for you!

In today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Brad Boyce, Vice President of TMS. With him we discuss:

🔹️ An overview of what TMS is.

🔹 What opportunities for networking there are in TMS.

🔹 What role TMS can play in bringing awareness to materials science and getting more people involved.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#shorts #materialsscience #tms #careerdevelopment #careeropportunities

77: Aerogels: Superinsulation for Decarbonization (ft. Dr. Marc Fricke)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:15:00 -0400

Do you want to know why aerogels are in the Guinness World Record books? Would you like to hear about what aerogels are made of, how they are structured, and where they can be used in the real world?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Marc Fricke, CEO and co-founder of aerogel-it. With him we discuss:

🔹️ The journey of founding Aerogel-it.

🔹 What aerogels are made of, and what is so special about them.

🔹 What are bioaerogels and their differences with more conventional aerogels.

🔹 Advice to MSEs and other professional who want to start a company.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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#materialsscience #aerogels #aerogel-it #bioaerogels

76: Inventing a New Metamaterial at Sandia National Laboratories (ft. Dr. Brad Boyce)

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:15:00 -0400

🚨Do you want to work with hundreds of PhD materials scientists and engineers? Do you want the flexibility to do both fundamental science research and application-based engineering research? Whether you’re finishing your degree and looking for a job, or you’ve been working in industry and want a change, Sandia National Laboratories offers these opportunities and many more.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Brad Boyce, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. With him we discuss:

🔹️ The breadth of projects people work on at Sandia.

🔹 What the process of inventing a new material is like.

🔹 What the future of MSE looks like, and how Sandia is working on it right now.

🔹 Why MSEs and other technical professionals should want to work at a national lab.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #sandia #metamaterial #nationallab

75: NanoArtography: Combining Nanoscience and Art (ft. Dr. Babak Anasori)

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:16:06 -0400

Do you know that there is an international science image competition that combines nanoscience and art? This is called NanoArtography. Every year of the competition has garnered over 100 submissions, and researchers from over 20 different countries submitted images of their research to illustrate what they are studying and showcase its beauty.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Babak Anasori, the Editor in Chief for the new Graphene and 2D Materials journal at Springer Nature Group and an Assistant Professor at the Purdue University School of Engineering. With him we discuss:

🔹️ What exactly NanoArtography is.

🔹️ How did the concept of NanoArtography get started.

🔹 How this competition can lead to more advancements in science.

🔹Advice to young materials scientists and engineers who want to set up a fulfilling and successful career.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #nanoartography #nanoscience #art

74: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Co-Founder of a 3D Printing Company (ft. Dr. James Hedrick)

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:15:00 -0400

What is it like to start a company while you’re still in high school? How do you know when you’ve found what you’re meant to do if you have so many different interests? What are some of the best things you can do in school to set yourself up for a successful career?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. James Hedrick, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Azul 3D, a 3D printing startup based in Chicago, Illinois. With him we discuss:

🔹️How he started his first company at the age of 16.

🔹️What makes Azul’s 3D printing technology different from what’s already out there.

🔹How do they approach developing new materials for 3D printing.

🔹Advice to young materials scientists and engineers who are either in school or starting out their careers.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #3dprinter #company #technology

73: Back to School: Career Fair Preparation, Studying Tips, and Habits That Will Make Life Easier

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

The day of coming back to school is fast approaching. Do you want career fair preparation tips and studying tips? How about knowing what are the habits that will make your life easier?

In today’s episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what they would like to know before they went back to school this fall, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on what we did to have a successful fall semester.

🔹️What systems can I put in place during the first couple weeks of school when things are slower to make sure I don’t get overwhelmed once things start to pick up?

🔹️How should I prioritize my time in the fall between classwork and my job search process?

🔹How can I optimize skills like notetaking, studying, and completing assignments such that I am maximizing my understanding of the material and minimizing the time I spend on it?

🔹How do I know which ones to choose, and should I consider joining more than one?

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

72: Building the World’s Largest Supercapacitor Factory (ft. Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann)

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:30:00 -0400

Batteries alone cannot solve our energy storage challenges. So, what other kinds of energy storage can help us move toward a more sustainable future? Listen to this episode to find out how this technology excels where other energy storage technologies fail.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann, VP of Automotive and Business Development at Skeleton Technologies. With him we discuss:

🔹️What is an supercapacitor, and how does it compare to other energy storage materials like batteries.

🔹️What is a superbattery and how does it combine the strengths of both supercapacitors and batteries

🔹What sorts of applications are the best for supercapacitors and superbatteries

🔹Advice to MSEs who want to pursue a career in energy storage.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #ultracapacitor #energystorage #technology

71: Disrupting Construction with Sustainable Timber-Based Bio-Composites (ft. Jorge Christie)

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:15:00 -0400

Woodflow technology enables the use of wood-based composites for lightweight high-performance applications. The right control over the form and material architecture allows to produce stress-tailored structural parts capable of fully profiting from wood's performance.

In today’s episode, we welcome Jorge Christie, CTO and Founder of Strong by Form. With him we discuss:

What inspired Jorge to be an entrepreneur and start Strong by Form.

🔹What Strong by Form’s core technology is and how it differs from traditional technologies in the timber industry.

🔹Advice to MSEs who are struggling to pick a career path because they have many interests.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #3dprinter #woodflowtechnology #technology #timber

70: Multi-Material 3D Printing (ft. Dr. Bram Neirinck)

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wanted to print a metal part with more than one material? Aerosints multi-material 3D printing is capable of printing dual-metal parts, and can be easily integrated into existing 3D printing technologies.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Bram Neirinck, Manager of Sintered Solutions at Aerosint. With him we discuss:

🔹️What exactly is selective powder deposition, and how does it enable multi-metal printing.

🔹Advice to MSEs who are looking to get involved in 3D printing in one way or another.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

69: 3D Printing Sustainably with Carbon’s Technology (ft. Dr. Jason Rolland)

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Carbon® is a 3D printing technology company helping businesses to develop sustainable products and bring them to market in less time than traditional manufacturing.

Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jason Rolland, Senior Vice President of Materials at Carbon. With him we discuss:

🔹️The building blocks of polyurethane and what allows it to be 3D printed.

🔹Why MSEs should consider working for Carbon if they are interested in 3D printing.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

68: Graphene-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles (ft. Viktor Sanderyd)

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Graphmatech invents, develops, and sells novel graphene-based nanocomposite materials. They are enabling industries to develop new products and unlock new applications with graphene technologies.

Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

In today’s episode, we welcome Viktor Sanderyd, R&D Manager at Graphmatech. With him we discuss:

🔹️What is graphene, how is it structured, and what are some of its properties.

🔹️How is this technology used in energy storage vessels and electric vehicles.

🔹Advice to MSEs on what areas they should focus on when studying about graphene.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

67: Transforming Household Waste Into Climate-Positive Thermoplastics (ft. Derek Schaefer)

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Where there are people, there is waste. And with so many of us, the amount of waste generated has reached 2 billion tons a year and continues to grow at an alarming rate. What if there was a way to put all this waste to good use? This is exactly the question that sparked the foundation of UBQ Materials.

Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

Today we welcome Derek Schaefer, the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at UBQ Materials, a company that converts unsorted, “unrecyclable” waste to thermoplastics.

With him we discuss:

🔹️How can you turn a chicken bone or banana peel into common polymers like polypropylene and polystyrene

🔹️How can you use your knowledge of materials science and engineering to contribute to UBQ’s mission.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

66: Hyperloop Technology: Revolutionizing Transportation (ft. Andrea La Mendola)

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:53:08 -0400

Hyperloop TT has brought together a global team to create a frictionless world. By removing the financial, technological, safety and environmental risks, and by removing the wasted time, stress and complications of travel, they’re removing the barriers to where the world wants to go.

Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

In today’s episode, we welcome Andrea La Mendola, the Chief Operating Officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. With him we discuss:

🔹️What hyperloop technology is and how people perceive it.

🔹️The role of material science in developing Hyperloop technology.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #hyperloop #transportation #technology

65: How Biomimicry Inspired the Creation of Helicoid Composites (ft. Dr Lorenzo Mencattelli)

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Biomimicry aims to take inspiration from biological processes and translate the principles to engineering. By its inspiration, the idea of helicoid composites was created.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Lorenzo Mencattelli, Director of Research and Development at Helicoid Industries, will share with us his expertise in Composite Innovation and R&D project management.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️What does a helicoid structure look like in nature.

🔹️Advice to engineers who would like to learn more about biomimicry.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #biomimicry #helicoidmaterials #technology

64: Scaling Nanotechnology from Research Labs to Consumer Products (ft. Dr. Nichole Cates)

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Nanocoining is a patented process that enables scalable nanomanufacturing by indenting nanopatterns around the outside of a seamless cylindrical drum or sleeve 500 times faster than electron-beam lithography.

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Today's guest, Dr. Nichole Cates, Senior Research Scientist at Smart Material Solutions and leads the company’s nanofabrication and nanocharacterization efforts. In this episode, she will share her knowledge about high-speed nanopatterning and its different applications.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️How NASA could use nanocoining to prevent dust accumulation on astronaut suits

🔹️Advice to MSEs who are trying to figure out what industry they want to make an impact in

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #fibercoat #compositefibers #fibers #technology

63: Using Composite Fibers to Shield Your Home from Radiation (ft. Dr. Robert Brüll)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Fibercoat is a two-component, ceramic fiber reinforced, high build coating system. It is designed for walls, ceilings, columns, and other surfaces subject to chemical exposure. Fibercoat is a high film build system with excellent adhesion to concrete or steel.

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Today's guest, Dr. Robert Brüll, the CEO and Co-Founder of FibreCoat, whose mission is to make high performance materials affordable for everyone. Robert and FibreCoat have earned multiple prizes for their aluminum coated composite fibers, including most recently the JEC-World award, one of the most renown awards in the composite industry. Just like us, they believe materials science has the potential to sustainably improve our environment, our society, and our lives, so we are looking forward to diving into this story and this technology.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️How can composite fibers play a role in shielding all households from electromagnetic radiation.

🔹️How material development changes for different applications (i.e., a conductive yarn for smart textiles vs. fibers for spacecrafts).

🔹️Advice for MSEs who would like to get involved in the composites industry.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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You can reach out to Dr. Robert Brüll to learn more about composite fibers.

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#materialsscience #fibercoat #compositefibers #fibers #technology

62: Using Smart Windows to Increase Energy Savings, Privacy, and Comfort (ft. Ameen Saafir)

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Among these new technologies are smart windows, and we aren't talking about Microsoft's operating system. This exciting, cutting-edge window technology allows consumers to block either all light or just some with less energy than it takes to charge a smartphone. This type of light control could potentially save billions of dollars on heating, cooling and lighting costs.

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In today’s episode, Ameen Saafir, the CEO and Co-Founder of Tynt Technologies, shares his mission which is to make energy-efficient smart windows affordable for everyone. He has been an advisor for eco-friendly companies such as Rainforest Connection, Nano Hydrophobics, SUNTAP, and Twelve, spanning areas such as deforestation, solar energy, and CO2 emissions.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️The diverse background of his team at Tynt Technologies, and how that has contributed to the success of their technology.

🔹️How much better smart windows are compared to traditional windows at reducing energy consumption.

🔹️Advice for young MSEs who are hoping to become entrepreneurs one day.

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

61: From Volcanic Ash to Lunar Dust: Materials Engineering at NASA (ft. Dr. Valerie Wiesner)

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Composite materials are comprised of at least two parts: the reinforcement, which provides special mechanical properties such as stiffness or strength, and the matrix material, which holds everything together. Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are a special type of composite material in which both the reinforcement (refractory fibers) and matrix material are ceramics. In some cases, the same kind of ceramic is used for both parts of the structure, and additional secondary fibers may also be included.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Valerie Wiesner, a Research Materials Engineer at NASA, shares her research about high temperature ceramics with the goal of making space travel more routine, as well as her experiences working in both aeronautics and space research within NASA.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️How did Valerie find out that getting a PhD was right for her, and what role did it play in her getting a job at NASA.

🔹️What CMCs are, and what characteristics make them preferred for aerospace applications.

🔹️What are the consequences if particulates are ingested into aircraft engines, and how to address or minimize those consequences.

🔹️How a ceramic coating would be applied to a part of the spacecraft.

🔹️What role materials engineering plays in helping NASA achieve a sustainable lunar mission.

🔹️ The main challenges Valerie has faced as a Research Materials Engineer at NASA, and how have they aided her personal growth.

🔹️ Advice for a young person who plans to pursue an MSE career in the aerospace industry.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #aerospace #ceramic #nasa

60: What Every MSE Should Know About SEM (ft. Dr. Neal Magdefrau)

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

The scanning electron microscope (SEM) uses a focused beam of high-energy electrons to generate a variety of signals at the surface of solid specimens. The signals that derive from electron-sample interactions reveal information about the sample including external morphology (texture), chemical composition, crystalline structure and orientation of materials making up the sample.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Neal Magdefrau, owner of Electron Microscopy Innovative Technologies LLC (Emit, LLC), shares his knowledge about how Emit specializes in renting portable scanning electron microscopes.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️ Why Neal chose MSE, and what he was able to use from his MSE background when starting your business.

🔹️ His high level overview of how an SEM works, and what kind of length scales he can see in an SEM image.

🔹️Explain how EDS works, and how it is different from the mechanism the SEM uses to collect an image

🔹️How did he come to the realization that there is a market for renting SEMs and contracting EDS work

🔹️How does SEM help additive manufacturers compare their products to traditionally manufactured parts.

🔹️What ways could incorporating machine learning and AI into SEMs improve their operation and analysis capabilities

🔹️Explains why data management is an inherent challenge for current SEMs, and how could these new machines could overcome this obstacle.

🔹️ Advice for MSEs who would like to pursue a career in this industry.

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Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #microscope ##technologysolutions

59: Engineering Copper to Fight Infectious Diseases (ft. Melina Gerdts)

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

CuConcepts has developed a highly-efficient, nature-based antimicrobial additive that can be integrated into plastics processing, textiles, paints, and coatings, which we’re excited to dive into.

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In today’s episode, Melina Gerdts, CEO and co-owner of CuConcepts, shares her knowledge about how her biotech company is battling the threat of infectious diseases, especially those transmitted via contaminated surfaces.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️ The limitations of antibiotics and the consequences if solutions are not developed to address these limitations.

🔹️The mechanism copper uses to attack microbes, and how it can be incorporated into other material systems where antimicrobial properties are needed.

🔹️The history of humans treating infections, and how this history has inspired CuConcepts to create a new solution.

🔹️How antimicrobial materials can improve the safety and longevity of the food.

🔹️In the medical device industry specifically, why antimicrobial materials are needed and what are some interesting applications.

🔹️Ways antimicrobial material solutions can be applied in public places to make them safer.

🔹️What CuConcept is doing to be sustainable, and what challenges there are for improving their sustainability efforts.

🔹️ Advice for MSEs who would like to pursue a career in this industry or end up in a CEO role.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #careerdevelopment #productivitytips

58: Q&A: Leadership in Student Organizations, Making the Most of Internships, Productivity Tips, and More

Mon, 09 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

It’s been really fun getting the chance to meet MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us.

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As for this episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what challenges they’ve faced and what they’d like us to talk about, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on the two different paths we’ve followed in our respective MSE careers.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️What can you do in college to set you up for success as an MSE?

🔹️What are some tips to help you be a more productive student?

🔹️What were our favorite classes?

🔹️What is a maker space like and why should you join one?

🔹️How to make the most of internship and co-op experiences in terms of learning and growth opportunities.

🔹️Leadership advice for students with Executive Board positions in their respective organizations.

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Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

57: From 0 Internships to 6-Figure Salary: How to Land Your Dream MSE Job (ft. Bennett Smith)

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

The job search process can be a taxing time, as you have to balance networking, resume building, submitting applications, and preparing for interviews with your existing class workload. It is especially important to us because we’re covering a significant challenge many MSE students and early-career professionals face: discovering what they are truly passionate about and landing a job at a company they love in a role that they truly enjoy.

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In today’s episode, we are excited to bring on Bennett Smith, an MSE student at the University of Florida and an active member of our MSE Academy program. He recently completed his job search process and accepted an offer at Carbon 3D, so while his experiences are still fresh, we wanted to give him a chance to share his experiences and learnings with other MSEs.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️Bennett’s job search process and his current career.

🔹️His first steps to navigate his chosen field and the strategies he found most effective.

🔹️Insights to determine the right path and gain a blueprint for success.

🔹️Ways to improve resumes and applications and making it specific to each job description.

🔹️Companies he ended up interviewing at, what that process was like, and how he prepared for these interviews at each round.

🔹️How he went about working with companies to be malleable to his timeline, and what ultimately helped him arrive at his decision.

🔹️Advice for MSEs who are navigating their own career path and want to find and land their dream role.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

56: Self-Healing Materials for Protection and Repair (ft. Dr.Gerald Wilson)

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Self-healing materials are artificial or synthetically-created substances that have the built-in ability to automatically repair damages to themselves without any external diagnosis of the problem or human intervention.

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In Episode 56, we welcome Dr. Gerald Wilson, the President and CEO of Autonomic Materials, an industry leader in self-healing technologies for coatings, sealants, adhesives, and composites. He discusses the development of the coating industry’s first set of additives designed to impart self-healing functionality into industrial water-borne, solvent-borne, and powder coatings. From his research at UIUC to his work at Autonomic Materials, he also shares his extensive knowledge in self-healing polymers.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️Examples of self-healing mechanisms and how they work

🔹️Why Dr. Wilson pursued both a PhD and an MBA

🔹️Other applications for self-healing materials

🔹️ How Autonomic Materials plans to innovate to even higher levels of sustainability in the future

🔹️The challenges that are ahead for the field of self-healing polymers

🔹️Advice to students and new professionals who are in the early stages of their MSE careers

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Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

55: Why Nanoprinting Can Create the Building Blocks of Our Future (ft. Aaike can Vugt)

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Although often perceived as buzzwords used to create excitement around a product, 3D printing and nanotechnology are two relatively new fields that are being used in combination to create a wide range of interesting new technologies.

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In Episode 55, Aaike van Vugt, CEO of VSParticle and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in Europe, discusses how his company provides the tools to manufacture nanoparticles and nanostructured materials in research and industrial settings. He also discusses their current development of a 3D nanoprinter, which will be able to build nanotechnology for applications in sensor technology, LEDs, electronics, and more.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️ Aaike’s motivation to start VSParticle and what the journey of starting a company was like

🔹️ How nanoprinters technology are able to generate nanoparticles in a controlled manner

🔹️ What are the benefits of using nano printer versus Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)?

🔹️ Common uses of MOx sensors, why they are important, and the benefits of applying nanoprinting to sensors.

🔹️Aaike’s advice to MSEs who would like to pursue a career in nanotechnology

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

54: Infusing Sustainable Materials Into The Fashion Industry (ft. Dr. Amanda Parkes)

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

From turning food waste into clothing to harvesting wildflowers regeneratively to make down fibers, PANGAIA finds unique and innovative ways to make the fashion industry more sustainable.

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In Episode 54, Dr. Amanda Parkes, the Chief Innovation Officer at PANGAIA, discusses how materials science can be used to create technologies that mimic nature and produce sustainably-made clothing.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️ Amanda’s diverse experiences and what drives her passion for sustainability and fashion

🔹️ How PANGAIA makes down fibers without using animal feathers or petrochemicals

🔹️ Converting waste from the food industry into comfortable, appealing clothing

🔹️ Collaborating with a seaweed farm in Iceland to restore the natural ecosystem

🔹️ What MSEs can do to help reduce the cost of manufacturing for sustainably-made clothing

🔹️ Advice for MSEs looking to disrupt industries where there has been a traditional way of doing things for a long period of time

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

53: A Material Stronger Than Steel and As Light As Plastic (ft. Dr. Michael Strano)

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Polyaramid fibers offer excellent physical and chemical properties at high temperatures and are considered high-performance fibers. Episode 53 uncovers the polymerization process of a 2D material that many believed was impossible to develop. as strong as steel and as light as plastic! This unique material is as strong as steel yet as light as plastic.

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Strano, a Chemical Engineering Professor at MIT, shares his experiences in developing a material and process that many thought was impossible.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

🔹️ The discovery of this 2D material and what the polymerization process looks like in more detail

🔹️ What Dr. Strano and his group did to separate them from other labs to achieve something that was previously thought to be impossible.

🔹️ What potential application of this material excites Dr. Strano the most

🔹️Advice for students and early-career professionals who want to push the boundaries of materials research and potentially achieve what many others couldn’t or deemed impossible.

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Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

52: How Graphene Can Reduce CO2 Emissions and Help Save Our Planet (ft. Neill Ricketts)

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Versarien is an advanced engineering materials business that develops best-in-class graphene powders and inks with the goal of disrupting a wide variety of industry sectors, including construction, textiles, energy, automotive, and aerospace. Episode 52 uncovers the immense potential of graphene, from lightweighting in automotive and aerospace applications, to reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry!

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In this episode, Neill Ricketts, the CEO and founding director of Versarien, shares his wealth of knowledge and insights about graphene and what challenges the next generation of MSEs can help address.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

🔹️ How Neill's fascination with the world of science fiction contributed to his motivation behind starting Versarien

🔹️ The utilization of graphene in concrete to reduce CO2 emissions.

🔹️ The structure-property relationships of graphene that make it advantageous for energy storage devices.

🔹️ How graphene’s properties, like its tensile strength, could be manipulated for space-related applications.

🔹️ The main challenges the graphene industry is facing in terms of manufacturing, design, and/or adoption into real-world products.

🔹️ Advice for MSEs and early-career professionals who want to make a lasting impact in our society.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #graphene #versarien

51: How to Grow Diamonds Sustainably and Ethically (ft. John Ciraldo)

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Among the most versatile supermaterials on earth and the hardest known to man, diamonds are uniquely suited to advance technological discovery, owing to their thermal conductivity, chemical stability, and insulator properties. Episode 51 uncovers the parallels between the diamond production process and the semiconductor industry, while also diving into what exactly makes these processes sustainable.

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In this episode, John Ciraldo, Chief Technology Officer of WD Lab Grown Diamonds, discusses how lab-grown diamond companies offer sustainability rated, leading-edge laboratory grown diamond products for use in high-impact research, industrial and commercial applications.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

🔹️ Why John joined WD Lab Grown Diamonds and what he hopes to accomplish as Chief Technology Officer to help WD achieve its full potential.

🔹️What Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method is and how it differs between the semiconductor industry vs. the diamond industry.

🔹️What properties of diamonds give them massive upside for EVs

🔹️How diamond’s ultra wide band can be taken advantage of for a unique application like water purification.

🔹️How companies in the diamond industry and other industries can improve their sustainability efforts

🔹️Advice for MSEs who would like to pursue a career in this industry or end up as CTOs in their target industry

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

50: Why We Chose MSE, How to Market Yourself as an MSE, Finding Your Ideal Role, and More

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

In this special episode #50, we share what made us choose MSE as our major, strategies for marketing yourself as an MSE that are often not taught in school, and how to find roles you’re qualified for as a Materials Engineer!

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In today’s episode, co-hosts Punith and David answer a few of our listeners' questions about why we chose MSE, how to market yourself as an MSE, finding your ideal role, and more!

In this conversation, we answer the following questions:

🔹️ What motivated us to choose MSE and eventually choose your specific discipline within MSE

🔹️ How do you find roles you’re qualified for outside of the traditional Materials Engineer or Materials Scientist positions?

🔹️What has been our favorite MSE-related project thus far?

🔹️How do you market yourself as an MSE when speaking to recruiters, applying online, or interviewing with a hiring manager?

🔹️What classes should you take? What topics should you pay attention to in your MSE course curriculum?

🔹️ What skills we recommend developing that are generally not part of the core MSE curriculum

🔹️What can you do to optimize your LinkedIn profile for the job search?

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #professionaldevelopment #jobsearch #research #networking #MaterialsEngineering #careers #MSE #industry #degrees #masters #PhD #passion #podcast

49: How to Build a Successful Materials Science Company (ft. Julia Moore)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

What does it take to build a materials company from the ground up? How can venture capital (VC) investments facilitate the growth of a company? Episode 49 reveals the strategic process of building a successful material science company as well as advice on how to properly add business value, innovation, and potential growth.

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In this episode, Julia Moore, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Breakout Ventures, discusses how to become a successful entrepreneur by sharing her experiences investing in and helping build companies with bioscience focus.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What makes Julia passionate about entrepreneurship and investing in companies with a bioscience focus?
What qualities or traits does Breakout Ventures look for when deciding which bioscience companies to invest in?
The process of how Breakout Ventures discovered Checkerspot and how this startup fit their evaluation criteria
Advice for MSEs who would like to pursue an entrepreneurial path and what traits make successful entrepreneurs

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

48: Nanobiosensors: Nanotechnology for Next Generation Diagnostics (ft. Dr. Arben Merkoci)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Nanotechnology is having a profound impact on the development of a new class of biosensors known as nanobiosensors. Episode 48 reveals the world of nanobiosensors, how they work, and their impactful applications as diagnostic devices.

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Today's guest is Dr. Arben Merkoci, Professor and Director of the Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors Group at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Barcelona. He discusses his research on the design and application of innovative nanotechnology and nanobiosensors with a focus on diagnostic devices.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What exactly is a nanobiosensor, and what nanomaterials are they typically made of?
What properties make these nanomaterials optimal for biosensing applications?
How can these nanoparticles be functionalized with specific receptors to detect different cancer cells?
What opportunities and future innovations are possible with the incorporation of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in nanobiosensors?
Advice for MSE students who would like to pursue research involving nanotechnology and biosensors

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

47: Metamaterials: Beyond What is Found in Nature (ft. Dr. George Palikaras)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Metamaterials are said to have the ability to manipulate light, heat, and other forms of electromagnetic waves in ways not found in nature. In this episode, we find out how they can deliver breakthrough performance for applications across a range of industries.

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Today’s guest is Dr. George Palikaras, the founding CEO of Meta Materials Inc, describes how he led META to develop disruptive technologies in aerospace, medical, automotive, cleantech, and consumer electronics industries over the past 10 years.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

🔹️ What led to George’s decision to become an entrepreneur

🔹️ What is a metamaterial, and how does it differ from naturally occurring materials?

🔹️ How metamaterials can be used in 5G communication

🔹️ The use of metamaterials to monitor and predict glucose level changes

🔹️ Structure-property relationships for metamaterials in solar cells

🔹️ Advice for MSEs looking to pursue an entrepreneurial journey

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #metamaterials

46: Industry vs Grad School: The MSE Student Perspective (ft. Lily Turaski & Sam Williams)

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

It’s an outstanding achievement for students to finish their courses and get a degree in college. However, there is one question ahead that comes to mind: Should you go to industry or grad school?

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Today’s guests are Lily Turaski, a Ph.D. student in MSE at Stanford University, and Sam Williams, a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer at L3 Harris Technologies. In this episode, they discuss a dilemma that many students have taken years to decide and give actionable advice on which path to choose: Industry or Grad School.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

The driving factors behind one’s own decision to go to industry and grad school.
The benefits and disadvantages of each chosen path.
How academic research differs from industry.
How can it affect one’s physical, mental, and financial health when they’re in the industry versus grad school?
The words of encouragement and advice for MSE students that may help them make their decision more confidently.

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Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

45: MXenes: 2D Nanomaterials Used in Supercapacitors and Cancer Therapies (ft. Dr. Yury Gogotsi)

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

While the world remains excited for the conceivable outcomes of graphene, another 2D material can possibly change the world close by it. MXenes have unimaginable versatility, from supercapacitors to dialysis therapies to malignant growth treatments.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Yury Gogotsi, a distinguished University Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University, as well as the Director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute. In today’s episode, he discussed the materials science behind MXenes and the immense impact this can potentially have on our world.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What are MXenes, and how were they discovered?
How MXenes can replace existing materials in supercapacitors
What advantages do 2D materials have over their 3D equivalent?
How do MXenes compare and contrast to other 2D materials like graphene?
The unique application of MXenes in dialysis
Advice for MSEs interested in doing research with these materials

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44: The History of Rubber in Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations (ft. Michael Tarkanian)

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:39:47 -0500

Ancient civilizations have built incredible monuments and artifacts which are the subject of intense research and study to this day. Their use of cement and rubber tells a lot about their culture and is a source of inspiration to modern scientists that hope to create materials that can last for millennia to come.

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Today’s guest is Michael Tarkanian, a Research Affiliate in the Center for Materials Research in Archeology and Ethnology as well as a Senior Lecturer in MIT’s Department of MSE. In today’s episode, he discusses how the materials used in ancient civilizations can reveal a lot about their culture.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

The intersection between materials science and archeology
The archeological fieldwork
Learning materials and history from the rubber ball
Processing methods used by ancient civilizations
The nanotechnology in ancient artifacts

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43: Q&A: Getting Your Paper Published, What It’s Like Working for Tesla, First Internships, and More

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:39:01 -0500

The early career of an engineer is often stressful because acquiring experience in the field seems like an impossible challenge. However, there are many opportunities for MSE students to develop their skills aside from internships, such as in research and academic clubs. These experiences add to any person’s portfolio, and some companies look exactly for this kind of background in a new intern.

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In today’s episode, our hosts Punith and David answer a few of our listeners' questions about the job market for MSEs, and their personal experiences in research and internships.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

Landing your first internship
Do you need higher education to achieve your career goals?
Finding your passion as an MSE
What does it take to be a co-author in a paper?
How clubs and makerspaces can give you experience
Working for Tesla
Expectations vs Reality of your first job

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42: The Perks of Following an Untraditional Path as an MSE (ft. Dr. Zina Cinker)

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

While there is a great deal of interesting research that gives a glimpse of what the technologies of the future will be, many challenges we face today go unnoticed by the scientific community. Thus, the communication between policy makers and the scientific community is essential in tackling these challenges and finding the existing technologies that will solve those problems.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Zina Cinker, the Chief Creator of PUZZLE X and the Director General at AMPT, the Advanced Material Future Preparedness Taskforce. In this episode, she dives into bridging materials science and policy.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What factors played a role in her decision to follow an untraditional path after school
How Puzzle X connects frontier materials with entrepreneurship and UN Sustainable Development Goals
The importance of bridging communication between scientists and policymakers
Graphene’s properties and future applications
Advice for MSEs who want to follow a path less traveled in their career

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41: Piezoelectric Materials: In Your Body, Underwater, and In Space (ft. Dr. Susan Trolier-McKinstry)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The Curie brothers discovered a class of materials that, with an asymmetrical crystal structure, could produce an electric potential upon mechanical deformation. These piezoelectric materials are now widely used in the medical, naval, and space industries.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Susan Trolier-McKinstry. She is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State, where she is the Director of The Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics as well as the Center for Three Dimensional Ferroelectric Microelectronics. In this episode, she dives into the working principles and applications of piezoelectric materials.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What are piezoelectric materials
The asymmetric crystal structure of piezoelectronics
The intersection between ultrasound and sonar technology
Correcting the lenses of telescopes
Miniaturized ultrasound
Piezoelectric materials used in computing devices

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40: The Deep Intersection of Materials Science and Art (ft. Dr. Jane Cook)

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Although not initially obvious, there is a significant overlap between what an artist does and what a “traditional” materials engineer does. Both experiment with different materials or iterations of the same material to identify the best fit, making continuous adjustments and using our creativity until the final product is just right. This episode uncovers the vast overlap between materials science and art as well as the importance of using art to develop your creativity and problem solving mindset.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Jane Cook, an artist and educator in MSE and art, with experiences as a Museum Director at Penn State and Chief Scientist at the Corning Museum of Glass. In this episode, she dives into the evolution of materials selection in different phases of art, from paintings to glassblowing to statues.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

The deep intersection of materials science and art
Similarities between traditional materials engineers and artists
Polymer vehicles as vehicles for pigments in paintings
The materials science behind glassblowing and stained glass
Metals processing for the Statue of Liberty and the Charging Bull on Wall Street
How carbon nanotubes make up the darkest pigment in the world (Vantablack)
Why it’s important for all MSEs to incorporate art into their lifestyle

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39: Batteries: Past, Present, and Future (ft. Dr. Rachel Carter)

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In recent years there has been a big push for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, but one aspect that is essential in fully implementing these technologies is the energy storage required at a large scale. Li-ion batteries are everywhere in our mobile devices, allowing great performance at more affordable prices year after year. However, there are a lot of issues with Li-ion, and researchers are studying alternatives that will allow us to live in a cleaner world.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachel Carter, a Research Engineer at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. In this episode she dives into the history of Li-ion batteries and its promising future.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

How does a battery work?
The battery that won a Nobel prize
Why is Li-ion special?
The safety issues in batteries and solid state electrolytes
How is software used to improve battery performance?
Battery behavior in different weathers

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37: Magnesium Alloys and The Future of Automotives (ft. Dr. Dikai Guan)

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:15:00 -0500

Cars have traditionally been made out of steel, because of its low cost and high performance. However, other materials like aluminum, carbon fibers, and magnesium alloys are being used because of their unique properties such as low weights and high corrosion resistance. In a few years you might find yourself driving a car that is mostly magnesium and aluminum.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Dikai Guan, a Materials Science and Engineering Fellow at the University of Sheffield, as well as a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellow. In this episode he discusses what materials we use to build our cars.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

The materials in everyday cars versus a racecar
What determines the price of metals
Overcoming the drawbacks of steel in car manufacturing
The use of carbon fiber in car frames

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36: What Materials Are In Your Smartphone (ft. Dr. Marty Jopson)

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Your smartphone is so essential to your everyday life that the complexity behind its design might go unnoticed. You carry billions of transistors and about 38 elements in your pocket every day. This technology is a culmination of decades of computing and materials advancements, and it evolves every day, becoming even more impressive than it already is.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Marty Jopson, a science TV presenter, communicator, and self-proclaimed science geek. In this episode he uncovers the materials that make up our smartphones.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

How to be an effective science communicator
Gorilla glass and touchscreen technology
Liquid crystal displays in phone screens
Rare earth elements for inner electronics
What makes silicon special?
Advantages of neodymium magnets in phone cameras, vibration mode, microphones, etc.
Plastic components in phone casing

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35: Composite Materials in Boeing Airplanes (ft. Nina Gerber)

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400

The materials used in the aerospace field have been evolving, composites are playing a larger role in the next generation of aircrafts, and the materials engineering behind it all is fascinating. Boeing is one of the companies looking to increase the efficiency of their aircrafts by developing their materials science technology, and we engineers will play a big role in the growth of this industry.

Before we introduce our guest, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

Today’s guest, Nina Gerber, a Materials and Process Engineer manager at Boeing. In this episode she describes the roles of a materials engineer in the aerospace industry and much more.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What makes composites suitable in aerospace applications
The production process of an aircraft
Role of materials scientists in Boeing
The challenges of new technology implementation
The bureaucracy and complexity of a large company
Non-destructive technologies
Robotics and modeling in the aerospace field

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34: How Interactions at Material Surfaces Can Help Detect Anthrax (ft. Dr. Chris Hamlett)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Surface to volume ratio is one of the most heard terms in the materials community, and it is an extremely important parameter in nanoscience. Surface science in general is imperative to the understanding of material properties and interactions with other species. Tuning the surface allows for a drastic change in the behavior of materials, allowing them to go from hydrophilic to superhydrophobic or even act as chemical sensors.

Before we introduce our guest, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

Today’s guest is Dr. Chris Hamlett, a Henry Royce National Outreach Officer for Materials Science. In this episode, he discusses how a material’s surface can be used for much more than water repellant applications.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

How the properties of materials are defined by their surface
The unique properties of nanomaterials
Chemical sensors: detecting anthrax
The relevance of foams in our lives.
The Discover Materials program

Read more about Discover Materials at https://www.discovermaterials.uk/

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33: Job Search Strategies for MSE Students

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400

We know that the job search process can be a stressful time, as you have to balance networking, resume building, filling out applications, and preparing for interviews with your existing class workload. As such, we wanted to share our lessons learned from our 5 years of experiences to hopefully save time and increase chances of success.

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Today’s episode is a very fun, but important, conversation between our hosts Punith and David. They share tips and guidance to improve your success rate in your job search process.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

Resume tips and what MSE-specific skills are recruiters looking for
Discussing leadership experience in resumes and interviews
How to network more effectively
Marketing and differentiating yourself as an MSE
Technical vs. behavioral interview advice

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32: Being an Effective Ally for Women in MSE (ft. Dr. Ashley Goulding)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Women in engineering can face a variety of challenges in these male-dominated fields, from unconscious biases to a lack of acknowledgement of good ideas in the workplace. Although awareness of these challenges has continued to increase, to actually effect change, we must all be effective allies. And regardless of if it’s in an academic or industry setting, we must start the conversation.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Ashley Goulding, a Solutions Manager at McKinsey & Company. In this episode, she discusses strategies for being an ally to women and minorities in academia and industry, while also sharing advice for fellow women in engineering.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

How Ashley’s MSE background helps in her consulting role
Challenges Ashley has faced in her career
What does it mean to be a good ally?
How allyship strategies differ in academia vs. industry
Advice for women pursuing careers in MSE

Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

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31: Superalloys in Jet Engines (ft. Dr. Alessandro Mottura)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Humankind has been using metals for thousands of years, using complex compositions and alloys to tailor tools for various applications. Back then we were able to do a lot without a proper understanding of materials, and we can now see a future where A.I. will help us develop new alloys with specific properties just by using simulations.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Alessandro Mottura, a Professor at the University of Birmingham focusing on doing simulation at the atomic scale to better understand superalloys. In this episode, he discusses the composition and properties of superalloys

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What makes an alloy a superalloy
How each additive affects properties
The development process of a new alloy
Superalloys used in jet engines
Can alloys be 3D-printed?

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30: 3D Bioprinting and Bioinks: Creating Organs from Scratch (ft. Dr. Itedale Namro Redwan)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Imagine being able to eliminate the waiting list for organ transplants by creating patient-specific organs through biomaterials. Or replacing animal testing altogether through improved tissue models. That’s the power of 3D bioprinting, which could entirely revolutionize the healthcare industry.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Itedale Namro Redwan, the Chief Scientific Officer at CELLINK, an industry leader in bioprinter and bioink technologies. In this episode, she discusses a variety of 3D bioprinting applications, bioink properties, and the future of CELLINK and the rest of the industry.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

Differences between 3D bioprinting and 3D printing
What properties are required of bioinks in this space?
Development of biomaterials for regenerative medicine
Challenges with scaling up to full-sized organ printing
Advice for MSEs who’d like to get involved in 3D bioprinting

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29: Will Flexible Filaments Take Over the 3D Printing Industry? (ft. DavidZIndustries)

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

The emergence of thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and other flexible materials may completely revolutionize the 3D printing world as we know it. Additive manufacturing methods permit the production of designs that are otherwise not feasible, but maybe more exciting, is that anyone can own a printer. As the understanding of the printing process with flexible filaments develops, we will be able to scale production to enable personalized and customizable products, soft robotics, and many other applications.

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Today’s guest is David Zapata (AKA @DavidZIndustries), an engineer and digital influencer with over 264,000 cumulative followers on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, he goes in depth about the properties of TPU and the processes involved in related additive manufacturing methods.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

The properties of TPU that make it a unique material for 3D printing
Using flexible materials in soft robotics
The evolution of consumer products with 3D printing
Copolymers: printing with multiple materials
3D printing in fashion and customizability
Comparing TPU with traditional filaments (like PLA)

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28: The Materials That Changed How We Communicate With The World (feat. Jordan Dobson)

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Telecommunications are arguably the most important factor in the advancement of modern technology, and our lives are deeply impacted by the internet, cable, radar, etc. From warfare to healthcare, satellite technologies enable connections to the most remote places on the planet, but there are a lot of material considerations to be made when dealing with components that must work underwater, on land, and in space.

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Today’s guest is Jordan Dobson, the lead materials science engineer at Viasat Inc. In this episode, he explains the role of materials in developing telecommunications devices such as satellites and antennas.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

Materials’ role in communication technology
Regulations across countries, air, and space
How do we get wi-fi on airplanes?
Providing internet to any place on Earth
Materials in satellites and their lifecycle

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27: How the Coca-Cola Brand is Shaped by Materials (feat. Raj Gopalaswamy)

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

The goal of many materials engineers is to develop more sustainable packaging to reduce environmental impact. However, the history of packaging shows us that manufacturers prefer to meet performance and design standards to make unique and long-lasting products. Soon, customers will expect their favorite brands to be more conscious about the impact of their products on our planet, so companies like Coca-Cola have been adapting their packages to fit both environmental and customer needs.

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Today’s guest is Raj Gopalaswamy, he served as a technical director of global packaging at Coca-Cola for 5 years. In this episode, he explains the role of packaging in consumer habits, sustainability and much more.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

Coca-Cola’s supply-chain
Evolution of soft drinks packaging
The business vs the science in a packaging engineer’s life
The costumer-product interaction
Role of materials in the future of packaging
Recycling vs Downcycling

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26: Green Textile Chemicals in a Petroleum-Based Industry (feat. Matthias Foessel)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

In the light of the energy and agriculture industries, we forget that the textile industry has a substantial carbon footprint. Large-scale production is easily impacted by small shifts in price, so the offering of green alternatives has to match not only the performance of oil-based chemicals but their cost too.

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Today’s guest is Matthias Foessel, the CEO of Beyond Surface Technologies. In this episode, he explains the importance of green materials in the textile industry.

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

Why are petroleum chemicals so common in the textile industry
Adidas “green” World Cup jerseys
Application of green chemicals in outdoor clothing
Convincing companies to switch to green materials
Implementing green alternatives into industrial processes
The future of green chemicals in textiles

Special thanks to Checkerspot for partnering with us for this episode!

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