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Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead

International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University

In the field of nanotechnology, the future is small, and the possibilities are endless. From combating climate change to improving human health, "Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead," introduces you to leading experts in the field who are uncovering nano-sized solutions to some of the most pressing issues impacting our world today. This podcast is produced by the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University.

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37:16

Can Bacteria Eat Our Plastic Problem? A Chat with Dr....

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/11/03

Dr. Ludmilla Aristilde is an expert in environmental chemistry, environmental biochemistry, and bioengineering, but at the heart of it all is nanoscience. In this episode of Nanoscape Atistilde talks about her research, which includes discoveries in microplastics and nanoplastics and why nanoscience plays a key role in her research group's activities which aims to gain a fundamental understanding of the "why" and "how" of the environmental behavior of organics, with implications for nutrient

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32:07

The Scientist Who Thinks Like a Musician: Nicholas...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/10/06

Professor Nicholas Peppas has spent five decades defining the field of medical nanotechnology and shaping the very foundations of modern drug delivery. He has been awarded the 2025 Kabiller Prize in nanoscience and nanomedicine by The International Institute for Nanotechnology. The $250,000 award — the world's largest monetary award in the field — recognizes his pioneering research, which has transformed how some of the world’s most difficult diseases are treated. In this episode, Peppas talks about

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28:10

Bankable Science: Turning Discovery into Durable...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/08/04

Ted Sargent is a global leader in nanoscience and materials engineering, and his research at Northwestern University is advancing the field of solar energy harvesting by lowering its cost and increasing its efficiency by using nanoscale materials. His work also includes decarbonization in the chemical and fuel sectors alongside creating next-generation materials for consumer electronics. Sargent is the Lynn Hopton Davis and Greg Davis Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Electrical and Computer

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16:26

The Intersection of Nanoscience and Chemistry with...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/07/09

At the intersection of nanoscience and chemistry, Omar Farha, PhD, Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University, is opening up new frontiers in climate resilience, water harvesting, catalysis and more through metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—versatile structures he describes as smart programmable sponges. In this episode he talks about taking on the role of chair, the legacy of those who came before him at Northwestern and discusses how the IIN is uniquely positioned to continue

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36:33

Nanoscale Solutions to Gigaton Problem: Exploring...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/06/02

Everyday items like tea bags and sponges are being reimagined in the lab of Northwestern University’s Vinayak Dravid, who is using nanotechnology to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. In this episode he explains how his team is using nanotechnology to remove toxic metals in water with brewed tea leaves and soaking up oil spills using a special sponge he invented, and many more ways he is leveraging nature's chemistry and nanotechnology to help solve global

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27:09

The Future of Organ Preservation: Nanoscience at Work...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/05/05

Once a postdoctoral fellow with Chad Mirkin here at Northwestern University, Jarad Mason now leads his own research group within the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University where his research includes investigating the potential of nanoparticle-loaded water to extend organ viability for transplantation. In this episode he discusses the balance between academia and industry in pushing scientific boundaries, as well as the future directions of his research in energy,

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29:02

Unraveling the Mysteries of Quantum Mechanics with...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/04/07

In this episode, Northwestern University chemist Roel Templaar, PhD, gives a glimpse into the intricacies of quantum mechanics and its applications in nanotechnology. He explains how his work challenges classical theories, particularly in the field of chiral light-matter interactions.

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21:49

Breaking Barriers in Nanomedicine with Priya...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/03/03

In this episode, Northwestern Medicine neuro-oncologist, Priya Kumthekar, MD, discusses her pioneering work in nanomedicine on an early clinical trial in individuals with the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma. The study showed an experimental spherical nucleic acid drug, developed by Northwestern University scientists, was able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and trigger the death of tumor cells. This was the first time a nanotherapeutic has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier. The

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22:26

Innovating Energy Solutions through Nanotechnology...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2025/01/13

Moving the chemical and energy industries away from fossil fuel consumption is going to require effective and sustainable energy solutions. Northwestern University’s Dayne Swearer says nanotechnology is positioned to help make such solutions a reality. An assistant professor of Chemistry and a member of the IIN, Swearer’s lab is actively engaged in pioneering efforts in plasmonic nanoparticles and groundbreaking applications in renewable energy. In this episode, he talks about projects underway in

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29:38

Revolutionary Healthcare Solutions through...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2024/12/09

Northwestern University nanoscientist Nathan Gianneschi, PhD, has been fascinated by the interaction of the organic and the synthetic since the start of his career. His lab’s discoveries have led to the development of synthetic melanin and polymers that can mimic cells. In this episode, he shares more about the potential biomedical applications of his research, the interdisciplinary partnerships that make his work possible and where to look for the future of nanotechnology.

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29:56

Improving the World through Nanomaterials with Omar...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2024/11/11

Omar Farha is a top chemist whose pioneering work in metal-organic frameworks, known as MOFs, is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in nanotechnology in critical industrial sectors such energy, environmental sustainability and national defense. In this episode, Farha, the new chair of the Northwestern University Department of Chemistry, talks about MOFs vast applications in nanotechnology and how he has been able to successfully transition research on MOFs to commercial markets. He also

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26:32

The Power of Nano: Milan Mrksich on the...

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2024/10/07

In a short amount of time, nanotechnology has become one of the most important scientific fields of the 21st century, promising to solve some of our world's most pressing challenges. Northwestern’s International Institute for Nanotechnology continues to produce many leading edge discoveries in the field and has become home to some of the most productive nanotechnology researchers in the world. In this episode, Milan Mrksich, one of the world's leading engineers working at the interface between

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29:48

Nano-Solutions to Black Box Problems

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2024/09/09

Northwestern University has been a trailblazer of the relatively new field of nanoscience. Northwestern’s International Institute for Nanotechnology has brought together some of the greatest minds in chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering for nearly 25 years. Inspired by Northwestern’s work, in particular the biomedical application of materials, Shana Kelley, PhD, pursued a career in nanotechnology. A few years ago, she joined the institution that led her to the field. Now, as president of

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12:55

Chad Mirkin Welcomes You to Nanoscape

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2024/08/29

In this bonus episode of “Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead,” you’ll get a preview of the first season of this new podcast from the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) at Northwestern University with insight from Chad Mirkin, PhD, Director of IIN. Find out more about IIN and what to expect from our first slate of guests, including Milan Mrksich,PhD, Shana Kelley, PhD, Omar Farha, PhD, and Nathan Gianneschi, PhD.

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0:48

Welcome to Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead

Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead ·

2024/08/13

In the field of nanotechnology, the future is small, and the possibilities are endless. From combating climate change to improving human health, "Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead," introduces you to leading experts in the field who are uncovering nano-sized solutions to some of the most pressing issues impacting our world today. This podcast is produced by the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University.

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