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Check out this piece from UCC Research on ECS - The Electrochemical Society President Colm O'Dwyer!

Exciting insight into the world of additive manufacturing of graded materials! At our fourth scientific colloquium, we were able to experience an impressive presentation on the topic of “Graded materials produced using additive manufacturing: From process to properties”. It was fascinating to see the possibilities that additive manufacturing now offers to influence material properties locally in a targeted manner. The contents on - combinations of materials with different chemical compositions and - intended production and control of pores were particularly inspiring. Valuable input for our Collaborative Research Center and further research in this exciting field! 🙌 Many thanks to Prof. Niendorf and Dr. Wegener from the Institut für Werkstofftechnik IfW (Universität Kassel) for the excellent presentation and to Prof. Beck for the organization. We are already looking forward to the next colloquium in February, where Prof. Alexander Hasse will talk about adaptive structures.

"Certified Innovator! 🎓 I'm honored to share my presentation certificate from 8th IEEE International Conference on Computational and Information Technology for Sustainable Solutions (CSITSS-2024) at RV College Of Engineering . 📜 My research on "Design and Development of IoT-based Smart Sericulture Plant" made waves at the conference!🌊"

This collaborative research partnership is helping to develop hybrid autonomous manufacturing that creates good jobs and reduces carbon emissions. Go Vols!

"There is a difference between a thing and talking about a thing." I love this quote from Kurt Gödel, who inspires me about the nature of truth. I can say that leakage in water networks is one of those things that is time-consuming to understand and discuss. This issue is often investigated in an unrealistic and impractical manner, both in research and practice, as reflected in hydraulic solvers and software. In our latest research, published in Sustainable Cities and Society, we have taken a novel approach to this pervasive issue based on solid research findings. I believe this marks an important step towards addressing leakage more realistically and effectively. You can find this study via the link below, which is open access for 50 days (a preprint of it is also available): https://lnkd.in/d3DUmfag At last, thanks to everyone who contributed along the way, with special thanks to my friend amirali Pourahari, whose invaluable assistance made it all possible. #WATER #LEAKAGE #IWA #AWWA #SDG6

Chemistry graduate student Abimbola Ige was featured in a Duluth News Tribune Article for her participation in the STEMpathy event at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth. Ige, a member of the Maurer-Jones lab, was explaining microplastics to sixth and seventh grade students. One of the lab’s projects, with support from the Institute on the Environment Impact Grant, is to develop kits for citizen scientists to collect and count microplastics in Minnesota waters. https://lnkd.in/eDw3mjeM

I was honored to be a panelist at the PA Science Policy Forum. It was a fulfilling experience to share insights on creating policy and building partnerships that leverage science and technology. I always find these opportunities to empower and learn from the next generation of scientists, policymakers, and leaders deeply motivating. Some key themes emphasized during our discussion on science and technology policy included: - Building trust with your audience - Identifying common ground and shared interests - Using plain language and creative communication methods to convey technical information - Critically evaluating the potential intended and unintended consequences of policy decisions (pilot programs can be helpful!) It is important to recognize the essential role of academic research in data-driven policy as we seek solutions to society's most pressing challenges. It's clear that diverse perspectives, experiences, and disciplines will be essential for finding creative and effective solutions.

🎉 Shout-out to TIDE student Sherry Fang on submission of her MPhil Thesis titled 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢fi𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝. Sherry's research has focused on the dynamics of convective cooling on a sloping continental shelf - looking to characterize the generation and development of dense water and the eddy field, while quantifying the roles of eddies and mean flows in coastal cross-shelf transport 🌊 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲!

In response to overwhelming interest, we are pleased to announce the deadline for poster abstracts for the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. This extension ensures that researchers, scientists and innovators from around the globe have ample time to participate in this historic celebration of measurement science. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 👇 in the comments below

Amidst the excitement of preparing for our big alumni meeting at the end of October, an interesting excursion took place on October 17, which I would like to highlight here: On that day, a small group of our EC²/BIG-NSE and BasCat PhD students went on an excursion to visit catalytic installations at BASF Catalysts Germany GmbH in Nienburg. Emiliano (WS20 batch) had connected with one of the Nienburg department employees at the Catprep 2024 conference in Vogüé, France, in May 2024, who offered to organize the plant visit for our PhD students. The Nienburg plant specializes in functionalizing straight-channeled monolithic catalysts with precious metals, such as platinum or rhodium. Emiliano found it remarkable that the plant operates with a constant rhodium mass balance due to the high cost of the metal. "Every single gram of rhodium must be accounted for and reutilized. Objects like brooms, hoses, and gloves are stored in containers and calcined to recover any residual rhodium content," he shared. The visit was particularly valuable for Emiliano, as his PhD thesis directly focuses on monolithic catalysts. He gained insights into how properties often overlooked in the laboratory can be critically important in industrial production. For the nine other EC²/BIG-NSE PhD students who joined the excursion, the visit was equally engaging, as it offered many of them their first glimpse into an industrial production site. Considering the success of this excursion, we plan to organize similar activities in the future to foster stronger connections between academia and industry.