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Exploring New Materials for a Better World

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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02.04.2026 | Podcast

Material Minds with Tobias Kraus

Stretchable Electronics and Smart Textiles In this episode of Material Minds, Professor Tobias Kraus explores how flexible electronics, stretchable conductors, and smart materials could reshape everyday life. Speaking with host Shrikrishnan Sankaran, he explains how researchers are developing electronic materials that can bend, stretch, and even survive washing, opening the door to smart clothing, wearable […]

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27.01.2026 | Podcast

Material Minds with Matthias Finkbeiner

Life Cycle Assessment:Whats our true impact on the Planet? What is the true cost of a human life? In this episode of Material Minds, we are joined by Professor Matthias Finkbeiner, a world-renowned expert in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from TU Berlin and INM Fellow. While LCA typically tracks products from “cradle to grave,” Professor […]

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17.11.2025 | News

Material Minds Lindau Nobel Meeting Insights

What’s it like to spend a week surrounded by Nobel Prize winners? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Anna, Delvina, and Mingren from INM – Three young scientists who attended the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2025for Chemistry. They share vivid stories from their experience: chatting with laureates about AI in […]

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31.07.2025 | Podcast

Material Minds with Luai R. Khoury

Protein Sponges, Soft Robots & Espresso Science Explore the cutting edge of material science in this captivating episode of the Material Minds podcast, featuring Professor Louis Houry from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology. Professor Houry unveils his pioneering work in developing protein-based materials with revolutionary applications. Listen in as he details his creation of […]

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09.07.2025 | Podcast

Material Minds with Michael Naguib

MXenes: The 2D Material Revolutionizing Energy & Medicine Step into the cutting-edge realm of materials science with Professor Michael Naguib, the visionary inventor of MXenes, on the latest Material Minds podcast episode. This fascinating conversation unpacks the journey of discovering these 2D materials, often compared to graphene but boasting unique properties and an incredibly diverse […]

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28.05.2025 | Podcast

Marc Schöneich

Episode 11: Marc Schöneich on Gecko Adhesion, Rocket Engines & Sci-Fi-Inspired Tech 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 Van der Waals interactions to grip and manipulate objects—completely glue-free. In this episode, Marc shares the journey […]

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01.04.2025 | Podcast

Philip Egberts

Folge 10: Phil Egberts on Graphene, Lab Automation & International Science Careers How Graphene, Coding & Salt Crystals Shaped a Scientific Career 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 […]

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27.02.2025 | Podcast

Jilles Vreeken

Folge 9: What AI needs for scientific discovery 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 predicting crystallization structures to uncovering hidden patterns in data. Discover the surprising challenges of AI in medical diagnostics, […]

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14.11.2024 | Podcast

Lara Teruel Enrico

Episode 8: Futuristic, living contact lenses In this episode, we sit down with Lara Teruel, a PhD student breaking new ground in contact lens technology. Lara shares her journey into developing a futuristic living contact lens that could revolutionize eye-care in the future. To illustrate this potential breakthrough, we start the episode with a skit […]

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