The Materials Universe Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brian Belardi about his lab’s work on biological barriers in organisms, tissues, cells, and how understanding their molecular and physical properties could enable new therapies and regenerative medicine.

In this episode of The Materials Universe, we talk to Dr. Stephanie Hurst about nonlinear optics, making stuff, and the role of improv skills in science. 

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ryan Behunin from our partners at Northern Arizona University about phonons and how complicated it can be to define light and sound. 

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Roseanna Zia from the University of Missouri about physics on a cellular level and what that means for us.

In this episode, we talk to Wennie Wang about the importance of thermodynamic equilibrium. Special thanks to Kiyaan Aly, researcher & writer.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Eric Anslyn about organic chemistry, collaboration, and all sort of analogies. Special thanks to Kiyaan Aly, researcher & writer.

In this episode, Bailey and Audrey interview Dr. Tania Betancourt from Texas State university and discuss her research into innovative drug delivery systems, balancing life and mentorship, and her career path. 

In this episode, Bailey and Audrey interview Dr. José Alvarado and discuss how control theory plays into his research into proteins in the human body as well as how lab function like their own organisms.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Dan Wasserman about his explorations into infrared light, how research groups grow, and his approach to research mentorship.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia from the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at UT Austin about magnetics, the memory wall, RAM, and the important of outreach. 

In this episode, our host Bailey Tibbett Interviews Dr. Brian Korgel from the McKetta Department of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Bailey and Dr. Korgel explore the intersection of his work in silicon and solar with his passions for art and travel.

In this episode our new host, Bailey Tibbett, interviews Dr. Elaine Li from the Department of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. Bailey and Dr. Li talk about her variety of research interests, the balance of teaching and research, and the quantum pancake.

In this episode Abbey interviews Dr. Deji Akinwande from the Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Abbey and Dr. Akinwande talk about his research with wearable smart technology and the Center, his path to academia and experience with sabbaticals, and approaches to advising and work life […]

In this episode Abbey interviews Dr. Adrianne Rosales from the Mcketta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Abbey and Dr. Rosales talk about her research with biomaterials and the Center, her path to academia and the tenure process, approaches to mentorship and work life balance, and the accessibility of research.  […]

In this episode Abbey interviews Dr. Sean Roberts from the Chemistry Department at The University of Texas at Austin. Abbey and Dr. Roberts talk about his research with solar cells, his path to academia, broadening participation efforts, and future of this research and the Center. About | Chemical Research at Texas | Mentorship (createatx.org)   The […]

In this episode Abbey interviews Dr. Delia Milliron from the Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Abbey and Dr. Milliron talk about her research with nanoscale materials, her startup experience and path to becoming a professor, Imposter Syndrome, smart widows, and the future of Eletronic and optical materials. Quantum Dots. […]

In this episode Abbey interviews Dr. Edward Yu from the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Abbey and Dr. Yu talk about his research, his path to UT, semiconductors, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the future of semiconductors. U.S. energy facts – U.S. Energy Information Administration Texas […]

This podcast trailer introduces the Materials Universe podcast, hosted by Abbey Stanzione. She talks to researchers from UT Austin about materials science and engineering, which is the study of how different materials are made, used and improved for various applications.