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It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast

Punith Upadhya and David Yeh

The show that uncovers why materials science will change the world.

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66: Hyperloop Technology: Revolutionizing...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/07/04

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

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65: How Biomimicry Inspired the Creation of Helicoid...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/06/27

Biomimicry aims to take inspiration from biological processes and translate the principles to engineering. By its inspiration, the idea of helicoid composites was created. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! 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

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64: Scaling Nanotechnology from Research Labs to...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/06/20

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! Today's guest, Dr. Nichole Cates, Senior Research Scientist at Smart Material Solutions and leads the company’s nanofabrication and nanocharacterization efforts. In this

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63: Using Composite Fibers to Shield Your Home from...

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2022/06/13

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! Today's guest, Dr. Robert Brüll, the CEO and Co-Founder of FibreCoat, whose mission is to make high performance materials

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62: Using Smart Windows to Increase Energy Savings,...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/06/06

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! In today’s

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61: From Volcanic Ash to Lunar Dust: Materials...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/05/30

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

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

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/05/23

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

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59: Engineering Copper to Fight Infectious Diseases...

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2022/05/16

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

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58: Q&A: Leadership in Student Organizations, Making...

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2022/05/09

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

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57: From 0 Internships to 6-Figure Salary: How to...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/05/02

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional

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56: Self-Healing Materials for Protection and Repair...

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2022/04/18

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

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55: Why Nanoprinting Can Create the Building Blocks...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/04/11

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

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54: Infusing Sustainable Materials Into The Fashion...

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2022/04/04

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

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53: A Material Stronger Than Steel and As Light As...

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2022/03/28

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! In this episode, Dr. Michael

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52: How Graphene Can Reduce CO2 Emissions and Help...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/03/21

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

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51: How to Grow Diamonds Sustainably and Ethically...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/03/14

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

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50: Why We Chose MSE, How to Market Yourself as an...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/03/07

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

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49: How to Build a Successful Materials Science...

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2022/02/28

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! In this episode, Julia Moore, the Co-Founder and Managing

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48: Nanobiosensors: Nanotechnology for Next...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/02/21

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! Today's guest is Dr. Arben Merkoci, Professor and Director of the Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors Group at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and

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47: Metamaterials: Beyond What is Found in Nature...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/02/14

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. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! Today’s guest is Dr. George Palikaras, the founding CEO of Meta Materials Inc, describes how he led META to develop

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