It's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast

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...

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...

🚨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 implication...

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 i...

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 dow...

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...

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...

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 Maste...

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...

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 startu...

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 specifica...

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....

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 pa...

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 welco...

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...

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 h...

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,  P...

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:    🔹️T...

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 gues...

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?...

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 Mast...

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 su...

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 t...

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...

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...