It's a Material World
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe show that uncovers why materials science will change the world.
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13: How Material Innovations in Clothing Better Protect Us from the Elements (feat. Dr. Haskell Beckham)
February 01, 2021 14:34 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBThroughout history, mankind has used clothing to protect itself from the elements. With modern materials science principles in mind, humans are now equipped to protect themselves from the elements better than ever. But how can innovation take place in such a well explored area of consumer products? Today we talk with Dr. Haskell Beckham, the Senior Director Innovation at Columbia Sportswear, to find out exactly how materials science paradigms are used to develop the next generation of ap...
12: Professional Development for (Materials) Engineering Students
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBProfessional development is crucial to maximizing your ability to apply the engineering skills learned in school. Being able to refine these skills can have a positive impact on the array of opportunities available after college. In today’s episode, the two of us decided to chat and discuss what we have learned about professional development so far in our careers. In this discussion about professional development we discuss: How gaining real-world context for scientific topics helps aid...
11: Making Skis From Algae: The Biomanufacturing Process (feat. Dr. Scott Franklin)
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBHow can materials science facilitate the process of creating skis from the oils of microalgae? Going from a new type of material to product is a challenge for any innovation - especially when trying to design biopolymers for rugged applications. Further, discovering innovative and sustainable ways to meet mankind’s massive demand for plastic products is a crucial challenge to tackle in this coming decades. In today's Episode we discuss these issues with Dr. Scott Franklin, the Co-Founde...
11: Making Skis From Algae: The Biomanufacturing Process (feat. Scott Franklin)
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBHow can materials science facilitate the process of creating skis from the oils of microalgae? Going from a new type of material to product is a challenge for any innovation - especially when trying to design biopolymers for rugged applications. Further, discovering innovative and sustainable ways to meet mankind’s massive demand for plastic products is a crucial challenge to tackle in this coming decades. In today's Episode we discuss these issues with Dr. Scott Franklin, the Co-Founde...
10: Crystallography and Capsules: MSE in Pharmaceuticals (feat. Dr. Pratik Upadhyay)
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBAmong its many applications, Materials Science and Engineering has a strong influence in how we design and package pharmaceuticals. In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Pratik Upadhyay, a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca about the role of optimizing materials to enhance the performance of pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, we explore the connections between the paradigms of drug design and delivery with other subfields of materials science and engineering. Dr. Pratik Upadhyay can be reached via...
10: Crystallography and Capsules: MSE in Pharmaceuticals (feat. Pratik Upadhyay)
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBAmong its many applications, Materials Science and Engineering has a strong influence in how we design and package pharmaceuticals. In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Pratik Upadhyay, a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca about the role of optimizing materials to enhance the performance of pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, we explore the connections between the paradigms of drug design and delivery with other subfields of materials science and engineering. Dr. Pratik Upadhyay can be reached via...
9: Aluminum vs. Steel: The Battle of Alloys (feat. Naresh Thadhani)
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBDeveloping new metal alloys is crucial for advancing mankind's needs in the 21st century. And many researchers are attempting to make sure their alloy systems of focus are king in the next wave of metals applications. In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Naresh Thadhani, a Professor & Chair in The School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, about the fierce competition to make the next best alloy system. Dr. Naresh Thadhani can be reached at: http://www.mse.gatech.edu/pe...
9: Aluminum vs. Steel: The Battle of Alloys (feat. Dr. Naresh Thadhani)
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBDeveloping new metal alloys is crucial for advancing mankind's needs in the 21st century. And many researchers are attempting to make sure their alloy systems of focus are king in the next wave of metals applications. In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Naresh Thadhani, a Professor & Chair in The School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, about the fierce competition to make the next best alloy system. Dr. Naresh Thadhani can be reached at: http://www.mse.gatech.edu/pe...
8: How Polymers Can Save Lives (feat. Jeff Hrivnak)
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBPolymers provide a diverse range of solutions to some of our most challenging problems - especially in healthcare. In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Jeff Hrivnak, a Strategic Growth Manager at Solvay, to explore the possibilities unlocked by polymers. He can be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhrivnak/. In this conversation we unpack of the challenges polymers are uniquely equipped to solve in the biomedical field. Our topics in today’s episode include: What polymers are, ...
8: How Polymers Can Save Lives (feat. Dr. Jeff Hrivnak)
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBPolymers provide a diverse range of solutions to some of our most challenging problems - especially in healthcare. In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Jeff Hrivnak, a Strategic Growth Manager at Solvay, to explore the possibilities unlocked by polymers. He can be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhrivnak/. In this conversation we unpack of the challenges polymers are uniquely equipped to solve in the biomedical field. Our topics in today’s episode include: What polymers are, ...
7: Ceramics: An Ancient Material Class with a Fiery Future (feat. Dr. Kristen Brosnan)
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBCeramic materials have been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years. But how will these materials continue to evolve with humans in the 21st century and beyond? In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Kristen Brosnan, the Technology Director at Superior Technical Ceramics (STC). In this conversation we dig deep into the benefits of using ceramics in a number of modern applications and the future of this diverse class of materials. Our topics in today’s episode include: Wh...
7: Ceramics: An Ancient Material Class with a Fiery Future (feat. Kristen Brosnan)
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBCeramic materials have been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years. But how will these materials continue to evolve with humans in the 21st century and beyond? In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Kristen Brosnan, the Technology Director at Superior Technical Ceramics (STC). In this conversation we dig deep into the benefits of using ceramics in a number of modern applications and the future of this diverse class of materials. Our topics in today’s episode include: Wh...
6: The Interface between MSE and Electronics (feat. Dr. Himani Sharma)
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBElectronics are the core of our information age. So how will Materials Scientists drive the next great leap in electronics technology? In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Himani Sharma, a lecturer and former research scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In this conversation we unpack how and where the next generation of electronics innovations may occur. Our topics in today’s episode include: Solving connectivity issues in circuits to improve their performance (11:32) The ...
6: The Interface between MSE and Electronics (feat. Himani Sharma)
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBElectronics are the core of our information age. So how will Materials Scientists drive the next great leap in electronics technology? In today’s episode we talk with Dr. Himani Sharma, a lecturer and former research scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In this conversation we unpack how and where the next generation of electronics innovations may occur. Our topics in today’s episode include: Solving connectivity issues in circuits to improve their performance (11:32) The ...
5: Fueling a Cleaner Future with Hydrogen and Catalysts (feat. Maurits van Tol)
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBHow can we store and produce energy more sustainably? That is a question that we asked Dr. Maurits van Tol, the Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Matthey, in today's episode of the podcast. During this wide ranging conversation we learned how catalysts, hydrogen and other innovations in materials science can help achieve a more sustainable future. Our topics in today’s episode include: The goal of scaling up the hydrogen energy economy (5:40) How catalysts are used to stop air pollu...
5: Fueling a Cleaner Future with Hydrogen and Catalysts (feat. Dr. Maurits van Tol)
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBHow can we store and produce energy more sustainably? That is a question that we asked Dr. Maurits van Tol, the Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Matthey, in today's episode of the podcast. During this wide ranging conversation we learned how catalysts, hydrogen and other innovations in materials science can help achieve a more sustainable future. Our topics in today’s episode include: The goal of scaling up the hydrogen energy economy (5:40) How catalysts are used to stop air pollu...
4: Biofuels and Blockchain: Beyond the World of Fossil Fuels (feat. Karen O'Brien)
September 14, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBHow do we power transportation sustainably? It’s a tough question driving many exciting innovations all over the industry. In today’s episode Punith and Tom talk with Karen O’Brien, a Sustainability Engineering Manager at Gevo Inc., about the prospect of using biofuels to tackle this grand challenge of the 21st century. Our topics in today’s episode include: The motivation for developing biofuel technologies Using biofuels in commercial aviation Using life-cycle analysis to produce bi...
3: The Promise and Peril of Titanium (feat. Daniel Frydryk)
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBTitanium is the titan of materials. Without it - our modern world would not be possible. From airplanes, medical implants and expensive jewelry, titanium's properties drive its ability to perform in applications when no other materials can. In this episode Punith and Tom sit down with Daniel Frydryk, an Advanced Lead Engineer at GE Additive, about the current and future prospects of titanium. Our topics today include: Current and future applications of titanium Use of Titanium alloys...
2: The Future of Additive Manufacturing (feat. Lyndsay Kibler)
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBAdditive Manufacturing (AM) is a technology that looks to revolutionize the way everything is made. From upending current norms about part design and supply chains - the possible technological disruptions of AM are endless. In today's episode Punith and Tom sit down with Lyndsay Kibler, a Lead Materials Application Engineer from GE Additive, to discuss the future of this promising technology. Our topics today include: The current state of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry Futur...
1: What Even is Nanotechnology? (feat. Nadia Zaragoza)
August 29, 2020 19:05 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBNanotechnology embodies the idea that the smallest things can make the biggest differences in our lives. By manipulating materials at the nanoscale, we can create products that perform better than we've ever seen before. In this episode, we uncover why this is possible and discuss how nanotechnology will impact our future. Our topics today include: What is nanotechnology? Why there's so much hype around this field Today's applications of nanoscience How nanotechnology is used to fight a...
0: The Introduction
August 23, 2020 02:11 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MBWant to find out how materials science is changing our world as we know it? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the It’s a Material World podcast! In this episode, we explore our motivation for starting this show and the importance of discussing materials science. We also delve into our respective backgrounds and hint at some of the episodes we have planned for you. Check out our Social Media! We are on Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Visit our website and contact ...