Materialism Podcast

it was long overdue... but MOFs getting the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was the kick we needed to record the great MOF episode! Check out the latest @MaterialismPod!

There are few scientists that I've admired more from afar than @xie_tian. I've followed his work since MIT CGCNN days and we have worked in parallel on generative AI for new crystal structures over the last five years. So it was a real pleasure to chat with him on the @MaterialismPod about his latest and greatest work at @Microsoft, ✨Mattergen✨!! It's pretty impressive: unconditioned as well as single or even multi-property conditioned generation for inverse design, screening for stability, some experimental validation, open source (w00t!). Give it a listen (links below) #podcast #microsoft #crystalStructure #materialsScience #materials #diffusion

We reached episode 100 of the @MaterialismPod !! Bonkers. Inspired by my new MSE 1050 "Science Behind Sports Gear" course I'm teaching at the @UUtah , we dive into the materials used in bicycles. Steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber frames, elastomer tubes and tires, metal vs ceramic disc brakes.... so much more!

🎙️ We’re thrilled to release the latest episode of the @MaterialismPod! 🌟 Over the last decade, the rise of AI-driven materials startups has been incredible. 🤖 But it begs the question: do we have too many “recipe makers” and not enough “cooks”? 🍳 On top of that, self-driving labs have dazzled us with their initial "Glory Flights" 🚀 (as @SterlingBaird1 aptly puts it), but many are still focused on simple systems or even toy problems. Real materials development will require automating much more complex and challenging tasks—a critical step if we want breakthroughs in fields like Bulk Metallic Glasses. This week, we're excited to have this episode sponsored by @radicalai - a company that’s redefining what it means to innovate in materials science. Unlike most, they’re not selling software; they’re selling materials and enabling the next generation of materials technologies. In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most fascinating classes of materials: Bulk Metallic Glasses. 🧪✨ These materials have captivated researchers and industries alike with their unique properties and transformative potential. And who better to guide us through their complexities than one of the world’s leading experts, Professor Jan Schroers of @Yale University ? 🎧 Listen in as we explore the science, challenges, and future of Bulk Metallic Glasses. 🌌 Whether you’re a seasoned materials scientist, or just someone curious about groundbreaking technologies, this episode has something for everyone. Don’t miss it! links in comments below #MaterialsScience #SelfDrivingLabs #BulkMetallicGlasses #Innovation #RadicalAI #PodcastRelease

Working with Microsoft was a dream!

The first @MaterialismPod podcast of the New Year highlights gel casting of colloidal silica with @deltafaucet. As somebody who spent many hours casting ceramics when I worked at Ceramatec, this approach was very intriguing. Slip casting is an ancient technology. It takes forever, requires careful process controls, and still has an abysmal success rate. Could colloidal silica provide an alternative? Only if we can fix a few remaining bugs. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Our final @MaterialismPod episode with @UKRI_News Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge delivered by @innovateuk is out today! We talk about ways that companies like @CELSASteelUK (Eoin Bailey)and organizations like @asbp_uk (Asselia K.) are transforming building materials into a circular construction economy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #podcast #construction #sustainability #innovation