Apr 2, 202617 minS0
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...
About this Podcast:
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!
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What is Material Minds about?
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.
What has Material Minds covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Stretchable Electronics: Smart Clothing, Soft Sensors, and Recyclable Tech" (2 April 2026, 17 minutes), "Life Cycle Assessment: Whats our true impact on the Planet?" (27 January 2026, 45 minutes), and "Inside the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting" (17 November 2025, 36 minutes).
How often does Material Minds publish?
Material Minds publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Material Minds?
Booking probability for Material Minds is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Material Minds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Material Minds's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Material Minds are Scientific Research & Development. Material Minds has a science audience.
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Material Minds is a science podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 27, 202645 minS0
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...
Episode #14
Inside the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Nov 17, 202536 minS0What’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...
- Jul 31, 202542 minS0
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! <br><br>Discover how Professor Khoury and...
- Jul 9, 202555 minS0
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...
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Episode #11
Marc Schöneich
May 28, 202556 minS0Dive 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...
Episode #10
Phil Egberts
Apr 1, 202528 minS0In 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...
Episode #9
Jilles Vreeken
Feb 27, 202548 minS0In 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...
Episode #8
Lara Teruel Enrico
Nov 14, 202435 minS0Lara 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...
Episode #7
Marcus Koch
Sep 23, 202443 minS0In 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...
Episode #6
Albenc Nexha
Jul 27, 202424 minS0Join 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...
Episode #5
Alexandra Fischer
Jun 20, 202422 minS0Join 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...
Episode #4
Mohammad Torkamanzadeh
May 23, 202429 minS0oin 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...
Episode #3
Oskar Staufer
Mar 31, 202437 minS0Join 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...
Episode #2
Sara Trujillo
Mar 4, 202442 minS0In 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...
Episode #1
Roland Bennewitz
Feb 4, 202434 minS0Join 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...
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Matthias Finkbeiner
TU Berlin
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Luai R. Khoury
Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology
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Michael Naguib
Tulane University
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Marc Schoeneich
Innocise
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