Material Minds

Material Minds

INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials

Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
94%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Material Minds Podcast, brought to you by the Leibniz Institute for New Materials. Dive deep into the fascinating world of material science where innovation meets application. Each episode, we sit down with leading scientists to explore their journeys towards the creation of new materials. From nanotechnology to biomaterials and beyond, we uncover how these advancements are shaping our future. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a professional in the field, or just curious about the materials that make up our world, join us as we unravel the stories behind the science. Let's explore New Materials for a better World!

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Recent Episodes

Stretchable Electronics: Smart Clothing, Soft Sensors, and Recyclable Tech

Apr 02, 2026 16m

What happens when electronics stop being rigid boxes and start becoming part of the world around us? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Professor Tobias Kraus…

Life Cycle Assessment: Whats our true impact on the Planet?

Jan 27, 2026 44m

Have you ever calculated the environmental cost of every pair of socks you own or every flight you’ve taken since birth? In this episode of Material Minds, we sit down with Professor Matthias…

Inside the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Nov 17, 2025 36m

What’s it like to spend a week surrounded by over 30 Nobel Laureates? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Anna, Delvina, and Mingren, three INM researchers…

Protein Sponges, Soft Robots & Espresso Science

Jul 31, 2025 42m

Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the groundbreaking world of protein-based Materials with Professor Luai R. Khoury from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology! Discover how Professor…

MXenes: The 2D Material Revolutionizing Energy & Medicine

Jul 09, 2025 54m

Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the fascinating world of MXenes with their inventor, Professor Michael Naguib from Tulane University. Discover how these groundbreaking 2D materials,…

Marc Schöneich

May 28, 2025 55m

Dive into the fascinating world of biomimetic adhesives with Marc Schoeneich, co-founder of Innocise, as he unveils how their gecko-inspired “Gecomer” technology leverages microscopic structures and…

Phil Egberts

Apr 01, 2025 27m

In this episode, we talk to Phil Egberts, professor at the University of Calgary and INM alumni. He shares how his journey in materials science began with experiments on salt crystals, led him to…

Jilles Vreeken

Feb 27, 2025 47m

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven scientific discovery with our guest Prof. Jilles Vreeken. We explore how machine learning is revolutionizing materials science, from…

Lara Teruel Enrico

Nov 14, 2024 34m

Lara Teruel, PhD student, contact lens technology, futuristic contact lens, living contact lens, eye-care innovation, medical technology, wearable tech, future of healthcare, medical tech exhibition,…

Marcus Koch

Sep 23, 2024 42m

In this episode of the Material Minds podcast, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran welcomes Marcus Koch, Head of the Physical Analytics Core Facility at INM, to discuss the power of advanced analytical…

Albenc Nexha

Jul 27, 2024 24m

Join us in this episode as we explore how large scale sensing of environmental health can be achieved through material innovations. Albenc Nexha, a postdoctoral researcher in the Structure Formation…

Alexandra Fischer

Jun 20, 2024 22m

Join us in this episode as we dive into the intriguing world of synthetic biology with Alexandra Fischer, a PhD student in the Materials Synthetic Biology research department at INM. Discover how…

Mohammad Torkamanzadeh

May 23, 2024 28m

oin us this episode as we dive into the cutting-edge of Energy Materials with Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, a postdoctoral researcher at INM. Fresh from completing his PhD, Mohammad shares groundbreaking…

Oskar Staufer

Mar 31, 2024 37m

Join us in this episode of the Material Minds podcast as we sit down with Oskar Staufer, head of the Immuno Materials research group at the INM, to explore groundbreaking materials science. Oskar…

Sara Trujillo

Mar 04, 2024 41m

In this Episode we have an insightful conversation with Sara Trujillo, head of the Materials Host Interactions Research Group at INM. Learn about her groundbreaking work on cell interactions, the…

Roland Bennewitz

Feb 04, 2024 34m

Join us on the Material Minds Podcast as we delve into the world of innovative materials with Roland Bennewitz, Head of the Interactive Surfaces Research Department at INM. Discover how he…

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Material Minds has published 16 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Life Sciences, Science.

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