Ceramic Tech Chat
Members of The American Ceramic Society talk about their personal, professional, and scientific discoveries in the fields of engineered ceramic and glass materials. Find out what excites these leaders about working with this unique subset of materials.
Episodes
55 episodes
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 University, describes how she became interested in th...
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Episode 54
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29:57
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 engineering at Alfred University in New York, discu...
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Episode 53
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27:02
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 Professor of materials science and engineering at...
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Episode 52
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29:07
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 in this topic, describes how he uses both mo...
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Episode 51
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27:17
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 Mines and Technology, discusses her expansive...
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Episode 50
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29:13
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 University of Tennessee-Knoxville, shares how his de...
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Episode 49
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29:51
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 Labs, explains how networking led to his invo...
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Episode 48
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26:28
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 disordered and complex material systems, describes wh...
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Episode 47
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29:40
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 educator in the ceramic, metals, and material...
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Episode 46
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26:59
Clay roof tiles inspire past and present passion: David Jensen
From ancient times till today, terracotta remains a steadfast option for roof tiles. David Jensen, sample coordinator and glaze production scheduler at Ludowici Roof Tile, describes the advantages of and his work on clay roof tiles, shares how ...
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Episode 45
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27:50
Focusing on the fundamentals: Rajendra Bordia
While planning for the future is important, listening to others and adapting to new opportunities can lead to the most fulfilling and fruitful careers. Rajendra Bordia, the George J. Bishop, III Chair Professor of Ceramics and Materials Enginee...
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Episode 44
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29:03
Fostering pathways for ceramic engineers: Geoff Brennecka
Training the next generation of ceramic engineers requires engagement on multiple fronts. Geoff Brennecka, Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, discusses the importance of having degree pro...
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Episode 43
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27:54
Innovative solutions for low-carbon cement: Shiho Kawashima
With global demand for cement and concrete continuing to rise, there is a similarly increasing focus on the industry’s carbon footprint. Shiho Kawashima, associate professor of civil engineering and engineering mechanics at Columbia University,...
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Episode 42
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29:57
Designing capacitors of the future: Yoshiki Iwazaki
Multilayer ceramic capacitors, or MLCCs, are at the heart of almost every electronic device today. Yoshiki Iwazaki, senior principal scientist and general manager at Taiyo Yuden in Japan, describes his research on MLCCs using first-principles c...
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Episode 41
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13:36
Pathways to excellence through research and writing: John Mauro
Glass is a material with nearly infinite possibilities. John Mauro, Dorothy Pate Enright Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, shares his experience working with glass in the worlds of industry and...
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Episode 40
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29:52
Innovation in materials supply: Michael Silver
Even the most advanced products start with raw materials. Michael Silver, president and CEO of American Elements, explains how he became involved in the materials supply chain, describes what comprises innovation at a materials supply company, ...
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Episode 39
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27:31
Specialty glasses for healthcare and more: Steven Jung
Since the discovery of bioactive glasses in the 1960s, specialty glass manufacturer Mo-Sci has played a key role in bringing these materials to market. Steven Jung, chief technology officer at Mo-Sci, overviews the history of the company, discu...
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Episode 38
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27:04
New technologies for nuclear energy: Rita Baranwal
Nuclear power has been an important contributor to the U.S. energy portfolio since the 1950s, but few nuclear reactors have been built in recent decades. Rita Baranwal, senior vice president for energy systems at Westinghouse Electric Company, ...
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Episode 37
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29:46
Manufacturing innovation at US national labs: Chris Heckle
The U.S. national laboratory system serves a unique role in the country’s research and development landscape. Chris Heckle, director of the new Materials Manufacturing Innovation Center at Argonne National Lab, talks about how the national labs...
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Episode 36
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22:01
Space, the new frontier for business: Jonathan Volk
Government space agencies traditionally drive most space exploration, but new entrepreneurs see opportunity to create space-based businesses. Jonathan Volk, senior manager of in-space manufacturing and advanced materials at commercial space com...
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Episode 35
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22:51
The everlasting relevance of brick: John Sanders
More than one hundred years since The American Ceramic Society began, brick remains an integral—and interesting—part of today’s built world. John Sanders, director of the National Brick Research Center at Clemson University, shares how he becam...
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Episode 34
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24:15
Actions for a sustainable future: Jürgen Rödel
What will it take to mitigate the effects of climate change? Jürgen Rödel, professor and ceramics group leader at the Technical University of Darmstadt, discusses the most concerning effects of climate change, shares how he became active in adv...
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Episode 33
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25:03
Big picture, small scale—connecting materials and communities: Sanjay Mathur
When transitioning from student life to your professional career, finding supportive mentors in your community is key. Sanjay Mathur, director of the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Cologne in Germany, shares his experienc...
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Episode 32
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25:52
Deformable ceramics and next-gen functionalities: Xufei Fang
What if ceramics are not as brittle as conventionally believed? Xufei Fang, junior group leader in the nonmetallic inorganic materials research group at the Technical University of Darmstadt, shares how his background in metals positioned him t...
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Episode 31
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27:11
Exploring space and the future of travel: Valerie Wiesner
While astronauts have some of the most public-facing roles at NASA, what other research takes place behind the scenes to make launching into space possible? Valerie Wiesner, research materials engineer at NASA Langley Research Center, shares ho...
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Episode 30
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29:31