In this episode,Dr Stephanos Nitodas, a chemical engineer, entrepreneur, now member of the Faculty of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering (Stony Brook University, NY), and a specialist in nanomaterial hybrids (carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, polymers) discusses:
· vital aspects of carbon-based novel materials at the nanoscale and their hybridisation,
· nanomaterials importance to the renewables ecosystem by providing superior properties to energy systems,
· engineers becoming entrepreneurs as they are gifted with a can-do attitude, managing projects and solving complex problems, willing to learn and gain customers' trust,
· the benefits of collaboration of SMEs with large companies and the importance of supporting SMEs to design the future economy,
· the continuous added value of chemical engineers to the society and the economy
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· giving confidence to young chemical engineers while preparing them to face reality.
Music: "Fortitude" by Lance Conrad
Source: Storyblocks
