Episode 39: Dr. Yoan Simon talks about the grad school experience, professorship, and adaptive polymer networks
Welcome back everyone! Please enjoy this jovial interview with Dr. Yoan Simon, Associate Professor of Polymer Science with the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturi...
31 Maalis 1h 1min
Episode 38: Talking to Julia K Wright about textiles, weaving and using the loom
Today we listen to Julia Wright, who is a fascinating and unique guest to have on our show! In this episode we learn all about the Loom and what goes into the art of weaving. She is a contemporary tex...
10 Loka 202439min
Episode 37: Dr. Frank Leibfarth discusses polymer recycling and PFAS filtratrion
In this interview from November 2022, Dr. Frank Leibfarth discusses the exciting research coming from his group. Dr. Leibfarth cultivated a passion for organic synthetic polymer chemistry, and utilize...
24 Kesä 20241h 4min
Episode 36: Dr. Kevin Wyss discusses Flash-Joule Heating, Polymer Upcycling, and Life-Cycle Assessment
We are back! Again! Much has changed since I've last been able to post an episode, but the wonders of polymer science continue propagating! In this interview we hear from Dr. Kevin Wyss, who earned h...
4 Touko 202456min
Episode 35: Talking to Joe Mwakiremba about upcycling flip-flops from beaches in Kenya
In this episode, we listen to Joe Mwakiremba, a hardworking and passionate sales representative for Ocean Sole in Kenya, talk about how they are upcycling trashed flip-flop while simultaneously cleani...
16 Maalis 202429min
Episode 34: Dr Mapula Razwinani talks about plant-based bandages with medicinal features
Today I spoke to Dr Mapula about patents, polymers in wound healing treatment, medicinal plants and empowering women in science particularly in Africa. She is a warm, kind and self driven biomedical r...
11 Joulu 202334min
Episode 32: Gregory Parisi tells us more about adaptable Fog water collection using switchable electrospun fibers
Today we are talking to Gregory Parisi about harvesting water in variable humidity conditions studying specifically the wetting properties of electrospun polymer materials. Gregory is a PhD student a...
16 Heinä 202327min
