Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

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In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates on new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we hope to help listeners understand the critical role that materials have played in society and even glimpse into what the future may hold for new materials.

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Taylor Sparks Andrew Falkowski Jared Duffy

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Tian Xie
Tian Xie is a researcher at Microsoft specializing in artificial intelligence and materials science. He is known for his work on developing AI tools that assist in the discovery and optimization of materials with specific properties. His contributions to the field include the creation of MatterGen, an innovative AI tool designed to streamline the process of material discovery without the need for traditional laboratory experimentation.
Chuck Ward
Chuck Ward is a prominent figure in the field of manufacturing and industrial technologies, having served as the Chief of Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). He has extensive experience in overseeing advancements in manufacturing processes and technologies. As the outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the journal Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation (IMMI), he has played a crucial role in shaping the journal's direction and focus on integrating raw data accessibility with published research.
Eleftheria Roumeli
Eleftheria Roumeli is an assistant professor at the University of Washington, specializing in the field of biomatter. Her research focuses on the conversion of biological materials into sustainable plastics and polymers, exploring innovative methods to utilize local resources such as seaweed and bacteria to create strong and environmentally friendly materials. She is actively involved in advancing the understanding of biomolecular building blocks and their applications in sustainable materials science.

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Microsoft MatterSim MatterGen Manufacturing Publishing Scientific Journals Plants Biomatter Biopolymers Bioplastics Titanium Alloy Carbon Fiber Bicycles Steel Aluminum Frame BMX

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An exploration of the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering.

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Episode 103: MatterGen

Hosts
Taylor Sparks Andrew Falkowski Jared Duffy
Guests
Tian Xie
Keywords
Microsoft MatterSim MatterGen

What if you could find materials with tailored properties without ever entering the lab? We sit down with Tian Xie from Microsoft to discuss their new AI tool MatterGen. We learn all about what the tool does and the tests they put it through to validate the output. We also discuss the new Azure AI Foundry where they plan to have MatterSim and MatterGen interact and support each other.

This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more

The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Visit them, at this link [HERE] for $100 off your next On-Demand course registration with the ACerS Learning Center.

MatterSim page on Azure AI Foundry

Azure AI Foundry Labs

Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected] or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

Keywords: Microsoft MatterSim MatterGen

0:00 36:30

Episode 102: Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation

Hosts
Taylor Sparks Andrew Falkowski
Guests
Chuck Ward
Keywords
Manufacturing Publishing Scientific Journals

Have you ever read a published paper and wished you had access to the raw data? The journal Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation (IMMI) seeks to solve that issue. Taylor, the current Editor-in-Chief, sits down with Chuck Ward( Previously Chief of Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies at AFRL and outgoing Editor-in-Chief at IMMI) to discuss how IMMI is different from other journals. They cover the history of IMMI, the use cases of the journal, and also some exciting news about Taylor and his position with the journal.

This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more

You can find out more about IMMI by clicking here.

Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected] or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

Keywords: Manufacturing Publishing Scientific Journals

0:00 49:34

Episode 101: All About Biomatter

Hosts
Taylor Sparks Andrew Falkowski
Guests
Eleftheria Roumeli
Keywords
Plants Biomatter Biopolymers Bioplastics

How do we turn plants into plastics and polymers? Find out in this episode as Taylor leaves Utah and ventures to Washington to sit down with Eleftheria Roumeli, an assistant professor at the University of Washington and researcher in the field of biomatter. Learn all about how a fish tank full of "gross" bacteria can be used to create complex and surprisingly strong shapes or about how Eleftheria's research group forages around local shores for seaweed to get the necessary biological materials. Finally we cap it off with a discussion about the environmental impact these materials have and how we should be evaluating their footprint.

Relevant Articles:

  • Eleftheria's Research Group [LINK]
  • Fabricating Strong and Stiff Bioplastics from Whole Spirulina Cells [LINK]
  • The role of biomolecular building blocks on the cohesion of biomatter plastics [LINK]
  • Progress in Sustainable Polymers from Biological Matter [LINK]

This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more

Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected] or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

Keywords: Plants Biomatter Biopolymers Bioplastics

0:00 33:54

Episode 100: Materials for Bikes

Hosts
Taylor Sparks Andrew Falkowski Jared Duffy
Keywords
Titanium Alloy Carbon Fiber Bicycles Steel Aluminum Frame BMX

From antelope skin chains to full beryllium frames its safe to say bikes and the materials that make them have a fascinating history. Join us as we celebrate episode 100 and dive into the materials science behind this beloved mode of transportation. Starting at the invention of the first bike due to a massive volcanic eruption to the specialty bikes more expensive than a car. We break down the materials of the past that have been used to make bikes, such as wood, steel, aluminum, and even bamboo. As well as examining the materials propelling biking into the future such as titanium, carbon fiber, and more, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and the performance considerations that influence design choices.

This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more

Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected] or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

Keywords: Titanium Alloy Carbon Fiber Bicycles Steel Aluminum Frame BMX

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