Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2R3o5UMJ0SI 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…

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 mana…

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

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 …

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 discover…

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

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 D…

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists …

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 resist…

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 Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-relat…

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, w…

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/oBCvpLutoGM 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,…

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/hLVGRIbH01c 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…

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/8t4yR6br6Kg 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…

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 o…

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 Cha…

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: 🔹W…

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,…

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 permanentl…

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 s…

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 scien…

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. …

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 …

🚨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…

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 …

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…

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 you…

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 re…

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, w…

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…

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…

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 experienc…

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: …

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 …

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, scienc…

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. 🔹 Cou…

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 Ega…

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! I…

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 Man…

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…

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…

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 Mater…

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…

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 we…

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 t…

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 a…