en en Material Minds Welcome to the Material Minds Podcast, brought to you by the Leibniz Institute for New Materials. Dive deep into the fascinating world of material science where innovation meets application. Each episode, we sit down with leading scientists to explore their journeys towards the creation of new materials. From nanotechnology to biomaterials and beyond, we uncover how these advancements are shaping our future. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a professional in the field, or just curious about the materials that make up our world, join us as we unravel the stories behind the science. Let's explore New Materials for a better World! https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:32:20 +0200 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials yes https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/f0d5538d/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1709562444 Material Minds https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials LetsCast.fm (https://letscast.fm) Exploring New Materials for a better World INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials episodic https://letscast.fm/podcasts/material-minds-8ab33795/feed Material Science INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials lars.knaack@leibniz-inm.de no no no INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials Welcome to the Material Minds Podcast, brought to you by the Leibniz Institute for New Materials. Dive deep into the fascinating world of material science where innovation meets application. Each episode, we sit down with leading scientists to explore their journeys towards the creation of new materials. From nanotechnology to biomaterials and beyond, we uncover how these advancements are shaping our future. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a professional in the field, or just curious about the materials that make up our world, join us as we unravel the stories behind the science. Let's explore New Materials for a better World! no no 184765edeac44026af4be74c5ec716f2 Stretchable Electronics: Smart Clothing, Soft Sensors, and Recyclable Tech What happens when electronics stop being rigid boxes and start becoming part of the world around us? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Professor Tobias Kraus about the future of flexible electronics, stretchable conductors, smart textiles, and recyclable electronic materials. From sensor-enabled T-shirts and intelligent furniture to the challenge of making semiconductors deform without breaking, this conversation explores how materials science could bring electronics into everyday life in ways that are softer, smarter, and more sustainable.

You’ll learn why today’s electronics struggle in fabrics and wearables, how conductive particles and composites make stretchable devices possible, and why end-of-life recycling must be built into the future of electronic design from the start.

Chapters
00:00 – Intro: A Cloth That Conducts Electricity
00:43 – Electronics Will Be Everywhere
02:11 – Why Electronics Aren’t Already in Everything
03:36 – Why Hard Electronics Fail on Soft Materials
05:05 – How Stretchable Conductors Actually Work
07:27 – Foldable vs. Stretchable Electronics
08:13 – Smart Clothing, Tires, and Durability Challenges
11:00 – Testing Electronics Over 50,000+ Stretch Cycles
12:20 – Can Semiconductors and LEDs Be Stretchable Too?
13:32 – E-Waste, Recycling, and the Future of Sustainable Electronics

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/)

To get to know what our guest, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/scientific-units/structure-formation/

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/
 or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/)

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200 What happens when electronics stop being rigid boxes and start becoming part of the world around us? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Professor Tobias Kraus about the future of flexible electronics, stretchable conductors, smart textiles, and recyclable electronic materials. From sensor-enabled T-shirts and intelligent furniture to the challenge of making semiconductors deform without breaking, this conversation explores how materials science could bring electronics into everyday life in ways that are softer, smarter, and more sustainable.

You’ll learn why today’s electronics struggle in fabrics and wearables, how conductive particles and composites make stretchable devices possible, and why end-of-life recycling must be built into the future of electronic design from the start.

Chapters
00:00 – Intro: A Cloth That Conducts Electricity
00:43 – Electronics Will Be Everywhere
02:11 – Why Electronics Aren’t Already in Everything
03:36 – Why Hard Electronics Fail on Soft Materials
05:05 – How Stretchable Conductors Actually Work
07:27 – Foldable vs. Stretchable Electronics
08:13 – Smart Clothing, Tires, and Durability Challenges
11:00 – Testing Electronics Over 50,000+ Stretch Cycles
12:20 – Can Semiconductors and LEDs Be Stretchable Too?
13:32 – E-Waste, Recycling, and the Future of Sustainable Electronics

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/)

To get to know what our guest, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/scientific-units/structure-formation/

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/
 or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/)

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Stretchable Electronics: Smart Clothing, Soft Sensors, and Recyclable Tech Material Minds with Tobias Kraus 00:16:46 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 16 full What happens when electronics stop being rigid boxes and start becoming part of the world around us? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Professor Tobias Kraus about the future of flexible electronics, stretchable conductors, smart textiles, and recyclable electronic materials. From sensor-enabled T-shirts and intelligent furniture to the challenge of making semiconductors deform without breaking, this conversation explores how materials science could bring electronics into everyday life in ways that are softer, smarter, and more sustainable.

You’ll learn why today’s electronics struggle in fabrics and wearables, how conductive particles and composites make stretchable devices possible, and why end-of-life recycling must be built into the future of electronic design from the start.

Chapters
00:00 – Intro: A Cloth That Conducts Electricity
00:43 – Electronics Will Be Everywhere
02:11 – Why Electronics Aren’t Already in Everything
03:36 – Why Hard Electronics Fail on Soft Materials
05:05 – How Stretchable Conductors Actually Work
07:27 – Foldable vs. Stretchable Electronics
08:13 – Smart Clothing, Tires, and Durability Challenges
11:00 – Testing Electronics Over 50,000+ Stretch Cycles
12:20 – Can Semiconductors and LEDs Be Stretchable Too?
13:32 – E-Waste, Recycling, and the Future of Sustainable Electronics

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/)

To get to know what our guest, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/scientific-units/structure-formation/

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/
 or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/)

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/f0d5538d/episode/eb821bfb/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1775121433 Stretchable Electronics: Smart Clothing, Soft Sensors, and Recyclable Tech https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Flexible Electronics, Stretchable Electronics, Smart Textiles, Smart Materials, Wearable Technology, Conductive Materials, Recyclable Electronics, Sustainable Electronics, Materials Science, Future Technology no no no no e5093358904044ecb49d920d8b489aea Life Cycle Assessment: Whats our true impact on the Planet? Have you ever calculated the environmental cost of every pair of socks you own or every flight you’ve taken since birth? In this episode of Material Minds, we sit down with Professor Matthias Finkbeiner, head of the Sustainable Engineering Department at TU Berlin and a world-leading researcher in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

We dive deep into the science of assessing impact "from cradle to grave," covering everything from the carbon footprint of high-altitude marble mining in Italy to the complex social impacts of lithium mining in Chile. Professor Finkbeiner also shares the fascinating story of conducting the first detailed LCA of a human being—an entrepreneur who wanted to leave the planet with zero environmental debt.

00:00 – Intro: Assessing your life from cradle to grave 
01:23 – What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? 
02:29 – Game: Three Truths and a Lie 
02:53 – Statement 1: The Pop Star Tour 
09:47 – Statement 2: The High-Altitude Marble Mine 
16:07 – Statement 3: The Billionaire Boardroom Training 
19:44 – Statement 4: The First LCA of a Human Being 
28:39 – The Reveal: Which one was the Lie? 
32:32 – Object: Lithium from the Atacama Desert 
35:48 – The Rise of Social LCA 
41:29 – The Future of Sustainability Intelligence 

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/) 

To get to know more about Matthias Finkbeiner:
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Finkbeiner)
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=axTo4J8AAAAJ&hl)

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/) 

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/ Editorial work: Dr. Gun 

Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/ 🎧 More Material Minds episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100 Have you ever calculated the environmental cost of every pair of socks you own or every flight you’ve taken since birth? In this episode of Material Minds, we sit down with Professor Matthias Finkbeiner, head of the Sustainable Engineering Department at TU Berlin and a world-leading researcher in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

We dive deep into the science of assessing impact "from cradle to grave," covering everything from the carbon footprint of high-altitude marble mining in Italy to the complex social impacts of lithium mining in Chile. Professor Finkbeiner also shares the fascinating story of conducting the first detailed LCA of a human being—an entrepreneur who wanted to leave the planet with zero environmental debt.

00:00 – Intro: Assessing your life from cradle to grave 
01:23 – What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? 
02:29 – Game: Three Truths and a Lie 
02:53 – Statement 1: The Pop Star Tour 
09:47 – Statement 2: The High-Altitude Marble Mine 
16:07 – Statement 3: The Billionaire Boardroom Training 
19:44 – Statement 4: The First LCA of a Human Being 
28:39 – The Reveal: Which one was the Lie? 
32:32 – Object: Lithium from the Atacama Desert 
35:48 – The Rise of Social LCA 
41:29 – The Future of Sustainability Intelligence 

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/) 

To get to know more about Matthias Finkbeiner:
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Finkbeiner)
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=axTo4J8AAAAJ&hl)

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/) 

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/ Editorial work: Dr. Gun 

Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/ 🎧 More Material Minds episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Life Cycle Assessment: Whats our true impact on the Planet? Material Minds with Matthias Finkbeiner 00:44:33 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 15 full Have you ever calculated the environmental cost of every pair of socks you own or every flight you’ve taken since birth? In this episode of Material Minds, we sit down with Professor Matthias Finkbeiner, head of the Sustainable Engineering Department at TU Berlin and a world-leading researcher in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

We dive deep into the science of assessing impact "from cradle to grave," covering everything from the carbon footprint of high-altitude marble mining in Italy to the complex social impacts of lithium mining in Chile. Professor Finkbeiner also shares the fascinating story of conducting the first detailed LCA of a human being—an entrepreneur who wanted to leave the planet with zero environmental debt.

00:00 – Intro: Assessing your life from cradle to grave 
01:23 – What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? 
02:29 – Game: Three Truths and a Lie 
02:53 – Statement 1: The Pop Star Tour 
09:47 – Statement 2: The High-Altitude Marble Mine 
16:07 – Statement 3: The Billionaire Boardroom Training 
19:44 – Statement 4: The First LCA of a Human Being 
28:39 – The Reveal: Which one was the Lie? 
32:32 – Object: Lithium from the Atacama Desert 
35:48 – The Rise of Social LCA 
41:29 – The Future of Sustainability Intelligence 

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/) 

To get to know more about Matthias Finkbeiner:
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Finkbeiner)
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=axTo4J8AAAAJ&hl)

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/) 

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/ Editorial work: Dr. Gun 

Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/ 🎧 More Material Minds episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV]]> Life Cycle Assessment, LCA, Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Engineering, Cradle to Grave, Environmental Impact, Greenwashing, Circular Economy, Supply Chain, Social LCA, Eco-Design, Climate Change, Material Science, Research no no no no 72e59b4898e04af0a8fe1ddd990fd81a Inside the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting What’s it like to spend a week surrounded by over 30 Nobel Laureates? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Anna, Delvina, and Mingren, three INM researchers selected to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2025 for chemistry.

From intense scientific debates on AI, sustainability, and green chemistry to casual dinners with Nobel winners, our guests share their firsthand experiences — the insights, the awkward moments, and the inspirations that will shape their future in science.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Three INM Scientists at Lindau
01:20 – Arriving on the Island of Nobel Laureates
04:00 – First Impressions and Funny Travel Stories
06:40 – Meeting the Laureates Over Coffee and Conversation
08:00 – Yoga, Talks, and the Daily Rhythm of Lindau
10:50 – Nobel Talks on AI, Chemistry, and Sustainability
15:30 – Debates on Green Chemistry and Future Batteries
17:00 – Next-Gen Energy: Lithium, Sodium, and Beyond
20:00 – AI and Biology: Insights from John Jumper
22:00 – How Nobel Laureates Choose Their PhD Students
25:00 – Open Exchanges: Work-Life Balance and Publication Pressures
30:00 – Equality, Curiosity, and the Human Side of Science
34:00 – Reflections: Luck, Persistence, and the Spirit of Discovery
35:45 – Closing: What Science Is Really About


To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/
You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/)

To get to know more about M.Sc. Anna Burgstaller
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/m-sc-burgstaller-anna/

To get to know more about  Dr.-Ing. Mingren Liu
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-ing-liu-mingren/

To get to know more about Dr. Delvina Japhet Tarimo
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-tarimo-delvina-japhet/


To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/)
Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/
Editorial work: Dr. Gun Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/

🎧 More Material Minds episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV
#SciencePodcast #LindauMeeting #NobelLaureates #GreenChemistry #AIinScience #LeibnizINM #MaterialMinds
________________________________________]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100 What’s it like to spend a week surrounded by over 30 Nobel Laureates? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Anna, Delvina, and Mingren, three INM researchers selected to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2025 for chemistry.

From intense scientific debates on AI, sustainability, and green chemistry to casual dinners with Nobel winners, our guests share their firsthand experiences — the insights, the awkward moments, and the inspirations that will shape their future in science.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Three INM Scientists at Lindau
01:20 – Arriving on the Island of Nobel Laureates
04:00 – First Impressions and Funny Travel Stories
06:40 – Meeting the Laureates Over Coffee and Conversation
08:00 – Yoga, Talks, and the Daily Rhythm of Lindau
10:50 – Nobel Talks on AI, Chemistry, and Sustainability
15:30 – Debates on Green Chemistry and Future Batteries
17:00 – Next-Gen Energy: Lithium, Sodium, and Beyond
20:00 – AI and Biology: Insights from John Jumper
22:00 – How Nobel Laureates Choose Their PhD Students
25:00 – Open Exchanges: Work-Life Balance and Publication Pressures
30:00 – Equality, Curiosity, and the Human Side of Science
34:00 – Reflections: Luck, Persistence, and the Spirit of Discovery
35:45 – Closing: What Science Is Really About


To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/
You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/)

To get to know more about M.Sc. Anna Burgstaller
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/m-sc-burgstaller-anna/

To get to know more about  Dr.-Ing. Mingren Liu
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-ing-liu-mingren/

To get to know more about Dr. Delvina Japhet Tarimo
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-tarimo-delvina-japhet/


To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/)
Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/
Editorial work: Dr. Gun Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/

🎧 More Material Minds episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV
#SciencePodcast #LindauMeeting #NobelLaureates #GreenChemistry #AIinScience #LeibnizINM #MaterialMinds
________________________________________]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Inside the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Material Minds with Anna, Delvina & Mingren 00:36:04 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 14 full What’s it like to spend a week surrounded by over 30 Nobel Laureates? In this episode of Material Minds, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran speaks with Anna, Delvina, and Mingren, three INM researchers selected to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2025 for chemistry.

From intense scientific debates on AI, sustainability, and green chemistry to casual dinners with Nobel winners, our guests share their firsthand experiences — the insights, the awkward moments, and the inspirations that will shape their future in science.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Three INM Scientists at Lindau
01:20 – Arriving on the Island of Nobel Laureates
04:00 – First Impressions and Funny Travel Stories
06:40 – Meeting the Laureates Over Coffee and Conversation
08:00 – Yoga, Talks, and the Daily Rhythm of Lindau
10:50 – Nobel Talks on AI, Chemistry, and Sustainability
15:30 – Debates on Green Chemistry and Future Batteries
17:00 – Next-Gen Energy: Lithium, Sodium, and Beyond
20:00 – AI and Biology: Insights from John Jumper
22:00 – How Nobel Laureates Choose Their PhD Students
25:00 – Open Exchanges: Work-Life Balance and Publication Pressures
30:00 – Equality, Curiosity, and the Human Side of Science
34:00 – Reflections: Luck, Persistence, and the Spirit of Discovery
35:45 – Closing: What Science Is Really About


To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/
You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/)

To get to know more about M.Sc. Anna Burgstaller
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/m-sc-burgstaller-anna/

To get to know more about  Dr.-Ing. Mingren Liu
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-ing-liu-mingren/

To get to know more about Dr. Delvina Japhet Tarimo
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-tarimo-delvina-japhet/


To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/)
Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/
Editorial work: Dr. Gun Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/

🎧 More Material Minds episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV
#SciencePodcast #LindauMeeting #NobelLaureates #GreenChemistry #AIinScience #LeibnizINM #MaterialMinds
________________________________________]]> no no no no e1624cd7c68641fbb93f7476ad655253 Protein Sponges, Soft Robots & Espresso Science Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the groundbreaking world of protein-based Materials with Professor Luai R. Khoury from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology! 

Discover how Professor Khoury and his team are engineering revolutionary materials, including protein sponges with catalytic activity that remain active for extended periods. Learn about the fascinating development of origami-inspired soft robots designed to deliver drugs precisely within the body, reacting to physiological triggers like acidity and enzymes. Plus, prepare to be amazed by an innovative system for synthesizing functional protein microgels, ingeniously inspired by the process of brewing espresso! Could materials one day make their own decisions? Tune in to find out! 

This episode is packed with insights into the future of biomaterials, from biomedical applications to potential uses in space and agriculture. Explore how advanced protein engineering, synthetic biology, and AI are converging to create truly intelligent materials.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ 

You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/) 

To find out more about our Guest visit
https://materials.technion.ac.il/en/team/asst-prof-luai-khoury/

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/) 

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/ 

Editorial work: Dr. Gun Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/ 

🎧 More Material Minds episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV 


]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0200 Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the groundbreaking world of protein-based Materials with Professor Luai R. Khoury from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology! 

Discover how Professor Khoury and his team are engineering revolutionary materials, including protein sponges with catalytic activity that remain active for extended periods. Learn about the fascinating development of origami-inspired soft robots designed to deliver drugs precisely within the body, reacting to physiological triggers like acidity and enzymes. Plus, prepare to be amazed by an innovative system for synthesizing functional protein microgels, ingeniously inspired by the process of brewing espresso! Could materials one day make their own decisions? Tune in to find out! 

This episode is packed with insights into the future of biomaterials, from biomedical applications to potential uses in space and agriculture. Explore how advanced protein engineering, synthetic biology, and AI are converging to create truly intelligent materials.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ 

You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/) 

To find out more about our Guest visit
https://materials.technion.ac.il/en/team/asst-prof-luai-khoury/

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/) 

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/ 

Editorial work: Dr. Gun Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/ 

🎧 More Material Minds episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV 


]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Protein Sponges, Soft Robots & Espresso Science Material Minds with Luai R. Khoury 00:42:18 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 13 full Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the groundbreaking world of protein-based Materials with Professor Luai R. Khoury from Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology! 

Discover how Professor Khoury and his team are engineering revolutionary materials, including protein sponges with catalytic activity that remain active for extended periods. Learn about the fascinating development of origami-inspired soft robots designed to deliver drugs precisely within the body, reacting to physiological triggers like acidity and enzymes. Plus, prepare to be amazed by an innovative system for synthesizing functional protein microgels, ingeniously inspired by the process of brewing espresso! Could materials one day make their own decisions? Tune in to find out! 

This episode is packed with insights into the future of biomaterials, from biomedical applications to potential uses in space and agriculture. Explore how advanced protein engineering, synthetic biology, and AI are converging to create truly intelligent materials.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ 

You can also find him on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/) 

To find out more about our Guest visit
https://materials.technion.ac.il/en/team/asst-prof-luai-khoury/

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/) 

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/ 

Editorial work: Dr. Gun Woo Park – https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/ 

🎧 More Material Minds episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEgil14LdZnHsEL9rXEmVTOE-y805tV 


]]> #ProteinMaterials #SoftRobotics #Bioengineering #DrugDelivery #MaterialScience #Technion #IsraelInstituteOfTechnology #Biomaterials #NanoTechnology #SciencePodcast #SmartMaterials #LeibnizINM #MaterialMinds #SEOFriendly #Innovation #Biotech #AIinScience #FutureTech no no no no c89c71c592684837966f232e7be65169 MXenes: The 2D Material Revolutionizing Energy & Medicine Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the fascinating world of MXenes with their inventor, Professor Michael Naguib from Tulane University. Discover how these groundbreaking 2D materials, similar to graphene but with unique properties, are set to transform everything from energy storage and batteries to stimulating nerve cells and medical applications.
In this episode, Michael shares the intriguing story of how MXenes were accidentally discovered during his PhD, his bold claims about their potential to revolutionize the materials landscape, and the surprising — and quite literal — role a pasta maker plays in their scalable production! We also discuss the future of energy materials, including the shift towards sodium-ion batteries and innovative uses for MXenes in radioactive iodine adsorption and catalysis.
Prepare to have your mind expanded as we explore the incredible versatility and potential of Maxines, and get a glimpse into the exciting future of materials science and sustainable energy.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/

Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/
]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200 Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the fascinating world of MXenes with their inventor, Professor Michael Naguib from Tulane University. Discover how these groundbreaking 2D materials, similar to graphene but with unique properties, are set to transform everything from energy storage and batteries to stimulating nerve cells and medical applications.
In this episode, Michael shares the intriguing story of how MXenes were accidentally discovered during his PhD, his bold claims about their potential to revolutionize the materials landscape, and the surprising — and quite literal — role a pasta maker plays in their scalable production! We also discuss the future of energy materials, including the shift towards sodium-ion batteries and innovative uses for MXenes in radioactive iodine adsorption and catalysis.
Prepare to have your mind expanded as we explore the incredible versatility and potential of Maxines, and get a glimpse into the exciting future of materials science and sustainable energy.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/

Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/
]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ MXenes: The 2D Material Revolutionizing Energy & Medicine Material Minds with Michael Naguib 00:54:42 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 12 full Join us on Material Minds as we delve into the fascinating world of MXenes with their inventor, Professor Michael Naguib from Tulane University. Discover how these groundbreaking 2D materials, similar to graphene but with unique properties, are set to transform everything from energy storage and batteries to stimulating nerve cells and medical applications.
In this episode, Michael shares the intriguing story of how MXenes were accidentally discovered during his PhD, his bold claims about their potential to revolutionize the materials landscape, and the surprising — and quite literal — role a pasta maker plays in their scalable production! We also discuss the future of energy materials, including the shift towards sodium-ion batteries and innovative uses for MXenes in radioactive iodine adsorption and catalysis.
Prepare to have your mind expanded as we explore the incredible versatility and potential of Maxines, and get a glimpse into the exciting future of materials science and sustainable energy.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/

Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/
]]> no no no no 1b69ddb2c02449eab12c612ec513186f Marc Schöneich 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 from initial research breakthroughs to overcoming scale-up challenges, revealing how Innocise is bringing sustainable, residue-free adhesives to applications ranging from soft robotics and automated assembly lines to next-generation wearable sensors.
Along the way, you’ll gain entrepreneurial insights on translating advanced materials science into real-world solutions, and learn why gecko adhesive technology represents a game-changer for industries seeking clean, efficient, and high-performance bonding.

To learn more about Marc, check out this webpage - https://www.innocise.com/

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/

Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200 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 from initial research breakthroughs to overcoming scale-up challenges, revealing how Innocise is bringing sustainable, residue-free adhesives to applications ranging from soft robotics and automated assembly lines to next-generation wearable sensors.
Along the way, you’ll gain entrepreneurial insights on translating advanced materials science into real-world solutions, and learn why gecko adhesive technology represents a game-changer for industries seeking clean, efficient, and high-performance bonding.

To learn more about Marc, check out this webpage - https://www.innocise.com/

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/

Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Marc Schöneich 00:55:55 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 11 full 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 from initial research breakthroughs to overcoming scale-up challenges, revealing how Innocise is bringing sustainable, residue-free adhesives to applications ranging from soft robotics and automated assembly lines to next-generation wearable sensors.
Along the way, you’ll gain entrepreneurial insights on translating advanced materials science into real-world solutions, and learn why gecko adhesive technology represents a game-changer for industries seeking clean, efficient, and high-performance bonding.

To learn more about Marc, check out this webpage - https://www.innocise.com/

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/

Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/]]> biomimetic adhesives, gecko technology, Gecomer, Innocise, Marc Schoeneich, Van der Waals forces, glue-free gripping, soft robotics, automated assembly, wearable sensors, sustainable materials, residue-free adhesion, materials science, tech entrepreneurship, bioinspired innovation, advanced materials, clean bonding, INM, Leibniz Institute, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, Bioprogrammable Materials, science podcast, smart surfaces, industrial innovation, startup story, gripping technology, contactless adhesives, scalable tech, science communication no no no no e15d85402121426e9ec64dfff50ca45a Phil Egberts 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 to Germany, and eventually into the world of nanotribology and graphene-based lubrication.

We discuss his time as the first PhD student of Roland Bennewitz, how learning to code became essential for scientific progress (and coffee breaks), and why mentoring the next generation of engineers remains one of his biggest passions.

A conversation full of insights, humor, and reflections on how international experiences shape science—and scientists.

Tune in to hear how one atom-thick layer of graphene can change everything.


To learn more about Phil, check out this webpage - https://cispa.de/de/people/jilles.vreeken

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200 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 to Germany, and eventually into the world of nanotribology and graphene-based lubrication.

We discuss his time as the first PhD student of Roland Bennewitz, how learning to code became essential for scientific progress (and coffee breaks), and why mentoring the next generation of engineers remains one of his biggest passions.

A conversation full of insights, humor, and reflections on how international experiences shape science—and scientists.

Tune in to hear how one atom-thick layer of graphene can change everything.


To learn more about Phil, check out this webpage - https://cispa.de/de/people/jilles.vreeken

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Phil Egberts 00:27:52 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 10 full 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 to Germany, and eventually into the world of nanotribology and graphene-based lubrication.

We discuss his time as the first PhD student of Roland Bennewitz, how learning to code became essential for scientific progress (and coffee breaks), and why mentoring the next generation of engineers remains one of his biggest passions.

A conversation full of insights, humor, and reflections on how international experiences shape science—and scientists.

Tune in to hear how one atom-thick layer of graphene can change everything.


To learn more about Phil, check out this webpage - https://cispa.de/de/people/jilles.vreeken

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> no no no no f139079109bb49a19620f387f6eac1c2 Jilles Vreeken 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, including why some COVID-detection models failed in real-world applications. We also break down the classic "shark attacks vs. ice cream sales" paradox to highlight the importance of distinguishing correlation from causation. Plus, our guest shares their favorite material—one that powers nearly all modern technology. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of AI, scientific breakthroughs, and the tools that will shape tomorrow’s discoveries.

To learn more about Jilles , check out this webpage - https://cispa.de/de/people/jilles.vreeken

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100 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, including why some COVID-detection models failed in real-world applications. We also break down the classic "shark attacks vs. ice cream sales" paradox to highlight the importance of distinguishing correlation from causation. Plus, our guest shares their favorite material—one that powers nearly all modern technology. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of AI, scientific breakthroughs, and the tools that will shape tomorrow’s discoveries.

To learn more about Jilles , check out this webpage - https://cispa.de/de/people/jilles.vreeken

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Jilles Vreeken 00:47:49 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 9 full 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, including why some COVID-detection models failed in real-world applications. We also break down the classic "shark attacks vs. ice cream sales" paradox to highlight the importance of distinguishing correlation from causation. Plus, our guest shares their favorite material—one that powers nearly all modern technology. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of AI, scientific breakthroughs, and the tools that will shape tomorrow’s discoveries.

To learn more about Jilles , check out this webpage - https://cispa.de/de/people/jilles.vreeken

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/

You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )

Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/]]> no no no no 3e0c5b9064804f65ac1e913cfef5a8ce Lara Teruel Enrico  Lara Teruel, PhD student, contact lens technology, futuristic contact lens, living contact lens, eye-care innovation, medical technology, wearable tech, future of healthcare, medical tech exhibition, scientific breakthrough, challenges in innovation, societal impact, cutting-edge science, vision care innovation, eye health technology 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 set in the future at a medical tech exhibition, where Lara explains her innovation to a curious member of the public for the first time. Join us as we discuss the science behind this cutting-edge project, the challenges Lara faces, and the potential impact on society. It’s an eye-opening glimpse into the future of wearable tech!

To learn more about Lara's work and the Leibniz Institute for New Materials:
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Tune in to discover how this next-gen contact lens could change the way we see the world — literally!]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100  Lara Teruel, PhD student, contact lens technology, futuristic contact lens, living contact lens, eye-care innovation, medical technology, wearable tech, future of healthcare, medical tech exhibition, scientific breakthrough, challenges in innovation, societal impact, cutting-edge science, vision care innovation, eye health technology 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 set in the future at a medical tech exhibition, where Lara explains her innovation to a curious member of the public for the first time. Join us as we discuss the science behind this cutting-edge project, the challenges Lara faces, and the potential impact on society. It’s an eye-opening glimpse into the future of wearable tech!

To learn more about Lara's work and the Leibniz Institute for New Materials:
Visit INM: https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/

Follow us on social media:

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Social: 
X/Twitter @shrikrishnans, 
LinkedIn Shrikrishnan Sankaran, 
Instagram @shirish.sankaran 

Tune in to discover how this next-gen contact lens could change the way we see the world — literally!]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Lara Teruel Enrico 00:34:54 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 8 full  Lara Teruel, PhD student, contact lens technology, futuristic contact lens, living contact lens, eye-care innovation, medical technology, wearable tech, future of healthcare, medical tech exhibition, scientific breakthrough, challenges in innovation, societal impact, cutting-edge science, vision care innovation, eye health technology 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 set in the future at a medical tech exhibition, where Lara explains her innovation to a curious member of the public for the first time. Join us as we discuss the science behind this cutting-edge project, the challenges Lara faces, and the potential impact on society. It’s an eye-opening glimpse into the future of wearable tech!

To learn more about Lara's work and the Leibniz Institute for New Materials:
Visit INM: https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/

Follow us on social media:

X/Twitter: @leibniz_inm
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Learn more about our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran:

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Social: 
X/Twitter @shrikrishnans, 
LinkedIn Shrikrishnan Sankaran, 
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Tune in to discover how this next-gen contact lens could change the way we see the world — literally!]]> no no no no 8af838ef2826409697582f0887f849a2 Marcus Koch In this episode of the Material Minds podcast, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran welcomes Marcus Koch, Head of the Physical Analytics Core Facility at INM, to discuss 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 ancient paintings and medieval artifacts to pizza baking and drinking water. Throughout the conversation, Marcus unpacks the intricate science behind these methods, shedding light on how they help us understand the degradation of historical objects, the mysteries of calcite in blue water, and even the behaviour of food at a microscopic level. Tune in for a fun and fascinating exploration of how cutting-edge technology meets the everyday world.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrish... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.san... )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200 In this episode of the Material Minds podcast, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran welcomes Marcus Koch, Head of the Physical Analytics Core Facility at INM, to discuss 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 ancient paintings and medieval artifacts to pizza baking and drinking water. Throughout the conversation, Marcus unpacks the intricate science behind these methods, shedding light on how they help us understand the degradation of historical objects, the mysteries of calcite in blue water, and even the behaviour of food at a microscopic level. Tune in for a fun and fascinating exploration of how cutting-edge technology meets the everyday world.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrish... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.san... )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Marcus Koch 00:42:37 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 7 full In this episode of the Material Minds podcast, host Shrikrishnan Sankaran welcomes Marcus Koch, Head of the Physical Analytics Core Facility at INM, to discuss 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 ancient paintings and medieval artifacts to pizza baking and drinking water. Throughout the conversation, Marcus unpacks the intricate science behind these methods, shedding light on how they help us understand the degradation of historical objects, the mysteries of calcite in blue water, and even the behaviour of food at a microscopic level. Tune in for a fun and fascinating exploration of how cutting-edge technology meets the everyday world.

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrish... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.san... )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )]]> Physical Analytics Core Facility, INM, advanced analytical techniques, materials science, electron microscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, ancient paintings, medieval artifacts, pizza baking, drinking water, calcite in blue water, degradation of historical objects, microscopic food behavior, material analysis, scientific storytelling, cutting-edge technology, historical object preservation, analytical chemistry, everyday science no no no no 359b4898d7b64a99bb4732f8047902a2 Albenc Nexha Join us in this episode as we explore how large scale sensing of environmental health can be achieved through material innovations. Albenc Nexha, a postdoctoral researcher in the Structure Formation research department of INM, tells us how they're working to achieve this in the project I-Seed. It involves the development of nanoscience-powered biodegradable seed-like sensors that can be distributed in large open spaces and can be read out by drones. This innovation promises to transform how we interact with and understand our surroundings, paving the way for safer and more informed environmental decisions.

To learn more about Albenc, check out his webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/d... and his LinkedIN page (  
/ albenc-nexha-8057231ab  )

To learn more about the I-Seed project, check out the project webpage ( https://iseedproject.eu/ ) and X/Twitter feed ( https://x.com/iSeed_project )


To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter (  
/ shrikrishnans  ), LinkedIN (  
/ shrikrishnans  ), and Instagram (  
/ shirish.sankaran  )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter (  
/ leibniz_inm  ), LinkedIN (  
/ inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials  ), and Instagram (  
/ leibniz_inm  )]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200 Join us in this episode as we explore how large scale sensing of environmental health can be achieved through material innovations. Albenc Nexha, a postdoctoral researcher in the Structure Formation research department of INM, tells us how they're working to achieve this in the project I-Seed. It involves the development of nanoscience-powered biodegradable seed-like sensors that can be distributed in large open spaces and can be read out by drones. This innovation promises to transform how we interact with and understand our surroundings, paving the way for safer and more informed environmental decisions.

To learn more about Albenc, check out his webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/d... and his LinkedIN page (  
/ albenc-nexha-8057231ab  )

To learn more about the I-Seed project, check out the project webpage ( https://iseedproject.eu/ ) and X/Twitter feed ( https://x.com/iSeed_project )


To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter (  
/ shrikrishnans  ), LinkedIN (  
/ shrikrishnans  ), and Instagram (  
/ shirish.sankaran  )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter (  
/ leibniz_inm  ), LinkedIN (  
/ inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials  ), and Instagram (  
/ leibniz_inm  )]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Albenc Nexha 00:24:13 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 6 full Join us in this episode as we explore how large scale sensing of environmental health can be achieved through material innovations. Albenc Nexha, a postdoctoral researcher in the Structure Formation research department of INM, tells us how they're working to achieve this in the project I-Seed. It involves the development of nanoscience-powered biodegradable seed-like sensors that can be distributed in large open spaces and can be read out by drones. This innovation promises to transform how we interact with and understand our surroundings, paving the way for safer and more informed environmental decisions.

To learn more about Albenc, check out his webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/d... and his LinkedIN page (  
/ albenc-nexha-8057231ab  )

To learn more about the I-Seed project, check out the project webpage ( https://iseedproject.eu/ ) and X/Twitter feed ( https://x.com/iSeed_project )


To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter (  
/ shrikrishnans  ), LinkedIN (  
/ shrikrishnans  ), and Instagram (  
/ shirish.sankaran  )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter (  
/ leibniz_inm  ), LinkedIN (  
/ inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials  ), and Instagram (  
/ leibniz_inm  )]]> Environmental health, material innovations, large-scale sensing, nanoscience-powered sensors, biodegradable sensors, seed-like sensors, drones, I-Seed project, Structure Formation research, INM Leibniz Institute, nanotechnology, environmental monitoring, biodegradable materials, open space sensor deployment, sensing technology, environmental data collection, sustainable technology no no no no 05a7368665b04fc1b17e5bb1030f98cb Alexandra Fischer Join us in this episode as we dive into the intriguing world of synthetic biology with Alexandra Fischer, a PhD student in the Materials Synthetic Biology research department at INM. Discover how Alexandra's groundbreaking research on creating compartments in living cells using light is revolutionizing our understanding of cellular processes. Learn how she combines optogenetics and liquid-liquid phase separation of achieve biomolecular condensation on-demand in mammalian cells. Finally, find out how these innovations could pave the way for new applications in biotechnology.

To learn more about Alexandra, check out her LinkedIN page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...

To learn more about the science she describes, check out these publications:
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s...
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202311834

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrish... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.san... )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200 Join us in this episode as we dive into the intriguing world of synthetic biology with Alexandra Fischer, a PhD student in the Materials Synthetic Biology research department at INM. Discover how Alexandra's groundbreaking research on creating compartments in living cells using light is revolutionizing our understanding of cellular processes. Learn how she combines optogenetics and liquid-liquid phase separation of achieve biomolecular condensation on-demand in mammalian cells. Finally, find out how these innovations could pave the way for new applications in biotechnology.

To learn more about Alexandra, check out her LinkedIN page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...

To learn more about the science she describes, check out these publications:
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s...
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202311834

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrish... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.san... )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Alexandra Fischer 00:22:17 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 5 full Join us in this episode as we dive into the intriguing world of synthetic biology with Alexandra Fischer, a PhD student in the Materials Synthetic Biology research department at INM. Discover how Alexandra's groundbreaking research on creating compartments in living cells using light is revolutionizing our understanding of cellular processes. Learn how she combines optogenetics and liquid-liquid phase separation of achieve biomolecular condensation on-demand in mammalian cells. Finally, find out how these innovations could pave the way for new applications in biotechnology.

To learn more about Alexandra, check out her LinkedIN page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...

To learn more about the science she describes, check out these publications:
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s...
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202311834

To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/researc...

You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrish... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.san... )

To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-... ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )]]> no no no no e6ea321ce01342978994560fcbeb1b89 Mohammad Torkamanzadeh oin us this episode as we dive into the cutting-edge of Energy Materials with Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, a postdoctoral researcher at INM. Fresh from completing his PhD, Mohammad shares groundbreaking insights into electrochemical water desalination —innovatively extracting salts and specific ions, like precious lithium needed for batteries, using specialized electrodes and cells. His research illuminates the hidden treasures in water and how science is unlocking these resources to forge a better world. 
 
To learn more about Mohammad, check out his webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/m-sc-torkamanzadeh-mohammad/ 
You can also find him on LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtorkaman/ ) 
 
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ 
 
To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )
]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200 oin us this episode as we dive into the cutting-edge of Energy Materials with Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, a postdoctoral researcher at INM. Fresh from completing his PhD, Mohammad shares groundbreaking insights into electrochemical water desalination —innovatively extracting salts and specific ions, like precious lithium needed for batteries, using specialized electrodes and cells. His research illuminates the hidden treasures in water and how science is unlocking these resources to forge a better world. 
 
To learn more about Mohammad, check out his webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/m-sc-torkamanzadeh-mohammad/ 
You can also find him on LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtorkaman/ ) 
 
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ 
 
To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )
]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Mohammad Torkamanzadeh 00:28:58 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 4 full oin us this episode as we dive into the cutting-edge of Energy Materials with Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, a postdoctoral researcher at INM. Fresh from completing his PhD, Mohammad shares groundbreaking insights into electrochemical water desalination —innovatively extracting salts and specific ions, like precious lithium needed for batteries, using specialized electrodes and cells. His research illuminates the hidden treasures in water and how science is unlocking these resources to forge a better world. 
 
To learn more about Mohammad, check out his webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/m-sc-torkamanzadeh-mohammad/ 
You can also find him on LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtorkaman/ ) 
 
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ 
 
To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )
]]> electrochemical water desalination, energy materials research, extracting salts, specialized electrodes, water resources science, lithium extraction, battery materials, desalination technology, postdoctoral research, innovative water treatment no no no no c117de97b4a54162b4c7d417bb6b77f9 Oskar Staufer Join us in this episode of the Material Minds podcast as we sit down with Oskar Staufer, head of the Immuno Materials research group at the INM, to explore groundbreaking materials science. Oskar takes us on a journey through his career, sharing insights into his fascination with slime molds, the creation of bacterial jewelry, and one of his favorite materials, which he brought along with him. We dive into his innovative research on synthetic cells, aiming to shed new light on cancer and improve treatment options. This conversation is not just about the science but also about the passion that drives discoveries leading to a better world. 
 
To learn more about Oskar, check out his group's webpage - https://stauferlab.com/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/OStaufer ) and LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskar-staufer-24423a241/ ) 
 
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 
 
To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )
]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0200 Join us in this episode of the Material Minds podcast as we sit down with Oskar Staufer, head of the Immuno Materials research group at the INM, to explore groundbreaking materials science. Oskar takes us on a journey through his career, sharing insights into his fascination with slime molds, the creation of bacterial jewelry, and one of his favorite materials, which he brought along with him. We dive into his innovative research on synthetic cells, aiming to shed new light on cancer and improve treatment options. This conversation is not just about the science but also about the passion that drives discoveries leading to a better world. 
 
To learn more about Oskar, check out his group's webpage - https://stauferlab.com/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/OStaufer ) and LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskar-staufer-24423a241/ ) 
 
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 
 
To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )
]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Oskar Staufer 00:37:16 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 3 full Join us in this episode of the Material Minds podcast as we sit down with Oskar Staufer, head of the Immuno Materials research group at the INM, to explore groundbreaking materials science. Oskar takes us on a journey through his career, sharing insights into his fascination with slime molds, the creation of bacterial jewelry, and one of his favorite materials, which he brought along with him. We dive into his innovative research on synthetic cells, aiming to shed new light on cancer and improve treatment options. This conversation is not just about the science but also about the passion that drives discoveries leading to a better world. 
 
To learn more about Oskar, check out his group's webpage - https://stauferlab.com/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/OStaufer ) and LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskar-staufer-24423a241/ ) 
 
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ ) 
 
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]]> no no no no f021e5078fb84db88aba714e761bb758 Sara Trujillo In this Episode we have an insightful conversation with Sara Trujillo, head of the Materials Host Interactions Research Group at INM. Learn about her groundbreaking work on cell interactions, the remarkable story of Fluffy's bone regeneration, and her latest endeavors in ensuring new materials are safe for use in the body. Sara also shares her passion for blending science with art, revealing her favorite material. Join us for this journey into the future of biocompatible innovations.]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100 In this Episode we have an insightful conversation with Sara Trujillo, head of the Materials Host Interactions Research Group at INM. Learn about her groundbreaking work on cell interactions, the remarkable story of Fluffy's bone regeneration, and her latest endeavors in ensuring new materials are safe for use in the body. Sara also shares her passion for blending science with art, revealing her favorite material. Join us for this journey into the future of biocompatible innovations.]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Sara Trujillo 00:41:59 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 2 full In this Episode we have an insightful conversation with Sara Trujillo, head of the Materials Host Interactions Research Group at INM. Learn about her groundbreaking work on cell interactions, the remarkable story of Fluffy's bone regeneration, and her latest endeavors in ensuring new materials are safe for use in the body. Sara also shares her passion for blending science with art, revealing her favorite material. Join us for this journey into the future of biocompatible innovations.]]> Material Science, Materials Host Interactions, Bone regeneration, Cell interactions no no no no 34e194e47e4841d3b5ccc74861488d53 Roland Bennewitz Join us on the Material Minds Podcast as we delve into the world of innovative materials with Roland Bennewitz, Head of the Interactive Surfaces Research Department at INM. Discover how he accidentally made nanodiamonds, the intriguing feel of gift wrap paper, and Roland's personal journey in research. Plus, don't miss our fun game to get to know our guest and his favorite materials for a better world.]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Join us on the Material Minds Podcast as we delve into the world of innovative materials with Roland Bennewitz, Head of the Interactive Surfaces Research Department at INM. Discover how he accidentally made nanodiamonds, the intriguing feel of gift wrap paper, and Roland's personal journey in research. Plus, don't miss our fun game to get to know our guest and his favorite materials for a better world.]]> https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Roland Bennewitz 00:34:22 INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials 1 full Join us on the Material Minds Podcast as we delve into the world of innovative materials with Roland Bennewitz, Head of the Interactive Surfaces Research Department at INM. Discover how he accidentally made nanodiamonds, the intriguing feel of gift wrap paper, and Roland's personal journey in research. Plus, don't miss our fun game to get to know our guest and his favorite materials for a better world.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/f0d5538d/episode/ccdc3623/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1709562327 Roland Bennewitz https://www.leibniz-inm.de/ Material Science, Roland Bennewitz, Interactive Surfaces, Research no no no no