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Cross collaborations for multifunctional electronics: Ruyan Guo
Modern electronics are expected to perform multifunctional tasks, and interdisciplinary knowledge is required to develop these materials and systems. Ruyan Guo, the Robert E. Clarke Endowed Professor…
Research experiences support next-gen scientists: Mario Affatigato
Undergraduate research experiences have many well-known benefits for those just starting on their potential career path. Mario Affatigato, the Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics at…
Cement solutions for sustainable construction: Juan Pablo Gevaudan
Reducing carbon emissions in the cement and concrete industry is a complex, multifaceted challenge. Juan Pablo Gevaudan, assistant professor of architectural engineering at The Pennsylvania State…
Exploring unusual glasses and Indigenous thinking: Courtney Calahoo
Glass is generally considered inert, but recent decades have seen increasing interest in glasses that react more readily with their environment. Courtney Calahoo, research and development team lead…
Hypersonic research and fast-track education: Rod Trice
Recent decades have seen a resurgence in interest and funding for hypersonics research. Rod Trice, professor of materials engineering at Purdue University, briefly overviews the history of hypersonic…
Dental ceramics support oral health: Carolyn Primus
Many patients—and sometimes even dentists—are not aware of the many ceramic and glass materials that sneakily find application in the dental world. Carolyn Primus, medical device consultant, shares…
Untapped markets for chemically strengthened glass: William LaCourse
Glass is a solution to many modern challenges, and there remains ample opportunities for further improvements. William LaCourse, Emeritus Professor of glass science in the New York State College of…
Transitioning niche research to market: Joe Cesarano
Developing technologies with a deep impact in certain niche areas is arguably just as important as research that has a widespread impact. Joe Cesarano, founder and president of Robocasting…
Microwave processing for future lunar colonies: Holly Shulman
As we prepare for a future traveling the stars, energy-efficient processing technologies will be a necessity for both those in space and those remaining as Earth’s stewards. Holly Shulman, research…
Joining materials and people together: Monica Ferraris
The rapid advancement of technology has allowed people to more easily join with others in their research community and together support the search for the next big discovery in materials science.…
Processing pathways for the next-gen workforce: Tim Powers
Ceramic and glass manufacturing is a broad field that offers many opportunities for a fulfilling career. Tim Powers, retired engineering design lead at Owens Corning, shares his personal experiences…
Electrospinning of breath-based diagnostics: Perena Gouma
Breath and gas-based diagnostic tools have the potential to revolutionize medical monitoring and diagnosis. Perena Gouma, the Edward Orton Jr., Chair in ceramic engineering at The Ohio State…
Driving energy conversion progress through diffraction: Scott Misture
Energy conversion technologies such as fuel cells and photocatalysts have great potential in the future of zero-carbon transportation. Scott Misture, Inamori Professor of materials science and…
Shaping the future with geopolymers: Trudy Kriven
We currently live in the Age of Plastics, but the recent push to produce and consume materials more sustainably means a new materials age is up for grabs. Trudy Kriven, the Donald Biggar Willett…
Glass recycling challenges and solutions: Collin Wilkinson
Improving glass recycling rates in the United States is an important but complicated task. Collin Wilkinson, assistant professor of glass science at Alfred University, shares how he became interested…
STEM outreach in rural communities: Katrina Donovan
Many rural communities have a great need for expanded access to STEM education. Katrina Donovan, faculty member in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at South Dakota School of…
Advancing microscopy with machine learning: Sergei Kalinin
Machine learning has the potential to play a big role in the future of materials discovery and development. Sergei Kalinin, Weston Fulton Professor of materials science and engineering at the…
Networking as an emerging professional: Alessandro De Zanet
There are many ways for students and young professionals to network and build relationships with others in the materials science community. Alessandro De Zanet, Materials Research Fellow at Leonardo…
Modeling materials and meetings engagement: Jessica Rimsza
Embracing spontaneity in research and networking can be the first step to a successful career. Jessica Rimsza, staff scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, discusses her work on modeling…
Lifelong learning in the changing education system: Carl Frahme
Even as the tools and platforms for education have changed drastically in the past century, the need for programs to upskill employees remains as strong as ever. Carl Frahme, longtime consultant and…
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Ceramic Tech Chat has published 66 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Science.
Ceramic Tech Chat is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.
