Seminars

Inspirations for a Career Path for Growth Biography Jim Semler recently joined Merck as a principal scientist in the Materials and Biophysical Characterization group focused on drug substance and drug product development.  Prior to Merck, he was the Director of Materials Science & Sustainability within the Medication Delivery Solutions business unit at Becton Dickinson.  At…

Abstract Exploring how ionic correlations influence ion transport and electron transfer in electrochemical systems Electrochemical technologies promise to play a major role in mitigation of carbon emissions associated with energy and chemical production. In most electrochemical devices, high ion concentrations and large operating voltages induce strong ion-ion correlations, which drives electrolyte ions to collectively assemble…

Abstract Innovation and Sustainability as Intertwined Forces to Accelerate Net Zero Goals The trifecta of clean energy, power grids modernization and digital transformation is driving innovation on steroids for the wire and cable (W&C) industry. For example, the US government has set a goal to deploy 30GW of new offshore wind energy by 2030 and…

Abstract Data Science & Machine Learning Approaches to Catalysis and Chemical Engineering Data science and machine learning (DS/ML) are changing the way many people approach catalysis research, ranging from new design of experiment approaches, new methods in simulation, even new ways of interacting with the scientific literature. It is challenging today to even keep up…

Fundamental Understanding of Catalytic Hydrogen Production and Utilization through New Materials and Characterization Tools Abstract There have been renewed research interests in hydrogen economy in the light of net zero as hydrogen holds significant promise for the decarbonization of the chemical industry and transportation sectors among many others. Catalysis science is essential for the production…

Abstract Unlocking the molecular aspects of Zika and SARS-CoV-2 for therapeutical binders: An exploration through computer simulations Computational approaches applied to the study of infectious diseases create a new research field, using a multidisciplinary approach. They take advantage of significant progress in molecular and structural biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and related areas, fostering an understanding of…

Abstract Functional binder for battery electrode: formation of hierarchically ordered structures in conductive polymers to enhance ion and electron transport in the electrode Electrode binder is a critical component for the successful engineering of modern lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Electrode binder provides cohesion among the micron and nano size electrode particles, adhesion between particles and current…

Go Figure: Impactful Graphics for Impactful Publications This presentation will begin with a brief overview of the manuscript submission, peer-review, and publication process employed by Wiley's materials science journals. From there we will take a closer look at a key component of any scientific manuscript; the graphical representation of results in figures and tables. We…

The Wild and Wonderful World of Viruses and Cell and Gene Therapy The biopharmaceutical space is vast and has unlimited potential for those willing to explore it. Both conscious choices and happenstance have shaped my career, ranging from traditional monoclonal antibodies to less explored and settled fields. Operating in these spaces presents tremendous challenges, risks,…