Podcast

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Episode 7: Physical analytics of unusual objects In this episode of the Material Minds podcast, Marcus Koch, Head of the Physical Analytics Core Facility at INM, discusses the power of advanced analytical techniques in materials science. Marcus shares captivating stories about using electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy to study a wide range of unusual samples—from […]