IOM3 Investigates

Fiona Robinson is joined by Jess Middlemiss, CTO of Pure Affinity, a UK engineering company that designs and develops absorbent media to remove PFAS from water. Jess talks us through her career from study at Imperial College London, through roles at Rolls Royce, Dyson and Sartorius. A keen supporter of young engineers Jess recognises the value of mentors and strong support networks. Links Pure Affinity https://www.puraffinity.com/ WIM3 https://www.iom3.org/group/women-in-materials-minerals-mining-wim3.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this engaging conversation, Paul Skerry of IOM3 and Mark Shayler of Ape explore the intersections of packaging, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting on their initial chance encounter. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience, emphasising the importance of creativity and disruption in presentations. They discuss the critical role of carbon emissions in sustainability, the positive changes, and the need for effective communication of complex scientific ideas. Mark offers advice for the next generation, highlighting the importance of curiosity and playfulness, while also reflecting on his personal aspirations and the influence of music on identity.

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore describes her career to date and the aims of her presidency. Watch the full version on the IOM3 site. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dr Ilija Rasovic MIMMM, Chair of SEC Group, chats with Silver Medal recipients Dr Matthew Wadge MIMMM and Dr Han Zhang CEng CSci MIMMM on IOM3 Awards & Prizes, Competitions and membership. Links: IOM3 Student and Early Career Group: https://www.iom3.org/group/student-early-career-group.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Christine Blackmore, President of IOM3; Colin Comberbach, Chair of the IOM3 Mining Technology Group (MTG) and Andrew Fulton, President of the Mining Association of the UK, discuss the global value of mining and the importance of building a strong professional workforce. They preview a forthcoming event Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply, being organised by the IOM3 Events team and the MTG in March 2025 in Birmingham, UK. Links Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply: https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/advances-in-mining-technology-mineral-supply.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Dr Emma Claxton of Rolls-Royce plc talks to Fiona Robinson about her role on the UltraFan Project as Programme Manager for Composite Fan rig testing and how she got there. Emma received the Verulam Medal & Prize for Ceramics in 2022. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Life cycle assessment (LCA) measures the environmental impacts of a product or service. This podcast with Diane Aston, Sophie Parsons and Louis Brimacomb gives a brief overview of key elements, why someone would want to complete an LCA, and what the limitations are. Links: Careers and learning from IOM3 https://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/trainingacademy.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alex Brinded, a journalist on the Institute's member magazine Materials World, asks three key figures from the foundation industries how the sector can fuel switch, to decarbonise. He is joined by Dr Lucy Smith - Head of Commercial at the UK Materials Processing Institute in Teesside, Dr Andrew McDermott - Deputy Chief Executive at Ceramics UK and a Fellow of IOM3 and Michael Conroy - Manager of Environment and Regulatory Affairs at the UK Mineral Products Association. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Emily Walport, an engineer specialising in low-impact materials, discusses her journey in the field and the evolving role of engineering. Emily shares her passion for material science and the intersection of design and sustainability. She emphasises the importance of holistic evaluation in material selection and the need for data-driven decision-making to optimise for carbon reduction. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As Sarah Boad hands over her role as IOM3 Membership Development Manager to Jamie Graham, IOM3 Investigates finds out how the role has developed, what Sarah will do next and where Jamie is beginning his IOM3 journey. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What are the issues behind neurodiversity in STEM? Katy Deacon, Associate Professor Asiya Khan and Martin Griffins discuss for IOM3 Investigates. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Colin Church discusses the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) with Anushka Devaser and Gyles Scott-Hayward from WSP. They explain that CBAM is a way to put a fair price on carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods, with the aim of encouraging cleaner industrial production in non-EU exporting countries and preventing carbon leakage. The EU CBAM covers goods such as steel, aluminium, electricity, iron, cement, fertilizers, and hydrogen. The UK is planning to introduce its own CBAM from 2027 and a consultation is currently running. Links: CBAM https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en UK consultation https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-introduction-of-a-uk-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this podcast, Fiona Robinson Vice Chair of the IOM3 Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining group is joined by Dr Alicia Chrysostomou. Alicia has enjoyed a diverse career as an academic, consultant, invited lecturer, BBC rubber expert and author. Her latest book aims to dispel some of the misunderstandings surrounding polymer materials. Listen to discover more. Alicia's most recent book is called Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? And is published by Hero Press (www.hero-press.com/plastics). Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Based on a webinar from the IOM3 Elastomers Group, this podcast provides an introduction to different approaches to using and reusing elastomers in fashion. To view the whole webinar visit the IOM3 site. https://www.iom3.org/resource/elastomers-in-sustainable-fashion.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Introducing the Institute's Director of Mambership, Paul Skerry. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This podcast is an abridged version of a webinar from the Natural Materials Group of IOM3. It features Alex Greenhalgh, CEO and Co-Founder of Spintex, Johnathan Blaker, University of Manchester and Sara Goodacre, University of Nottingham. The webinar, with full presentations and slides, can be accessed on demand at the link below. https://www.iom3.org/resource/nmg-lunchtime-webinar-series-focus-on-silk.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The foundation industries have innovated and evolved separately over the years, yet they share many commonalities. In this podcast our guests discuss the benefits that come from a joined up approach such as the TFI Network+. Graham Hillier of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium, Professor Cameron Pleydell-Pearce of Swansea University and Chris McDonald of the Materials Processing Institute give their perspectives on the industries and discuss exciting futures. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dr Sarah Glanvill, Materials Scientist at Renishaw, chats to Fiona Robinson of WIM3 about her career. We discover how Sarah found her place leading a team and why she believes diversity strengthens a scientific group. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Greenwashing is a growing issue, with regulatory bodies looking to impose penalties for future breaches and stricter regulation. How can industry communicate the progress they are making on targets such as reducing emissions or resource usage without falling foul of potential problems? How can a buyer know what different terms mean? To delve deeper and try to clarify matters, we spoke to Denise Mathieson – senior Manager in Sustainability and External Affairs at circular packaging provider Faerch Group, Chris McDonald – Chief Executive Officer of the UK Materials Processing Institute and Richard Reichman – a lawyer with London-based BCL Solicitors specialising in regulatory investigations, with experience of ESG compliance cases. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How do we tackle ethnic diversity issue in STEM? And why does it matter? Sarah Morgan consults Professor Robert Mokaya, Dr Awai Collins-Harrison and Ajay Kapadia for IOM3 investigates. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Looking forward to Sustainable Future Hong Kong 2023. A quick look at the Hong Kong Branch of IOM3 and its plans for the two day conference in November. Dr Kate Thornton FIMMM, IOM3 President, chats with Guy Bridges FIMMM Overseas International Representative on IOM3 Advisory Council and Chair of the Sustainable Future Hong Kong Organising Committee on the benefits of attending the 2-day conference organised by IOM3 Hong Kong branch and IOM3. Link https://bit.ly/SustainableFutureHK23 Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What do the packaging and mining industries have in common? Members of two diverse sectors within the IOM3 community come together to discuss common challenges around public perception and visibility and the opportunities to overcome these issues in a positive way to engage the next generation. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As the 11th International Symposium on Ground Freezing approaches this October, Chairs Alan Auld and Joe Sopko reflect on life-long friendships and networks formed at previous events and talk us through the forthcoming symposia and why they believe younger people will particularly benefit from attending. Links: 11th International Symposium on Ground Freezing: https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/11th-international-symposium-on-ground-freezing.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Wayne Bridger, UK sales manager, decarbonisation and hydrogen applications at BOC UK & Ireland, discusses the role of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in industrial decarbonisation. Links: https://www.boconline.co.uk Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tannaz is an Associate Professor in Energy and Environmental engineering at Teesside University in the UK. She holds the Chartered Engineer status and is a professional member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (CEng MIMMM). She is a fellow of Advance HE (FHEA). Tannaz's research is mainly focused on use of advanced and sustainable material for groundwater clean-up and water treatment. She stduies biochar and pyrolysis, nanotechnology, and non-destructive testing. In 2021, Tannaz was selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering by the Women's Engineering Society in the UK. Prior to starting her academic career, Tannaz did a PhD in Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh, a MSc in Geosciences Engineering in IFP School in Paris, and a BSc in Engineering in Iran. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Dr Markus J. Buehler, McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT, and Mashal Chaudhri, circular textile practitioner and design researcher. We discuss the stories, properties, and beauty of silk. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links Markus J. Buehler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-j-buehler-2245682/ https://cee.mit.edu/people_individual/markus-j-buehler/ Mashal Chaudhri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashalchaudhri/ https://www.mashalchaudhri.com/ Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jess is an Imperial College Research Fellow investigating spin selective charge transport through chiral systems in the Department of Materials. Broadly speaking, her research considers new materials for optoelectronic devices, with a focus on chiral organic semiconductors. Fiona Robinson of WIM3 chats to Jess. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode Catherine Mondoa interviews sculptor and mixed media artist Phoebe Collings-James, and Alex Austin, PhD student at Imperial College's CDT Advanced Materials Characterisation programme. We discuss their definitions of and forays into the world of ceramics. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links Phoebe Collings-James - https://www.phoebecollingsjames.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phoebethegorgon/?hl=en Alex Austin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-austin-360147102/ Contact us at  podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Introducing the new IOM3 President, Kate Thornton. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our two most recent past Presidents describe their experience of being IOM3 President. Professor Serena Best and Neil Glover talk career gains, changing viewpoints and opportunities with IOM3 CEO Colin Church. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lindsay Davis, Senior Sustainability Strategist at Ever Sustainable joins Diane Aston to discus what ESG means beyond business challenges. Links: Ever Sustainable: https://www.eversustainable.co.uk/ Contact us at  podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Geologists, earth scientists and ground engineers are vital to enable the energy transition, achieve net-zero, access critical minerals, and shore up the large infrastructure developments that keep the world moving. Here, experts scratch the surface on these dynamic fields and the career opportunities they offer. Contact us at  podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Members of the IOM3 Student & Early Career Group explain how they approached career development and what they might have done differently. Contact us at  podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The core aim of TFI Network+ is to co-create with the Foundation Industries new science and technology that can transform their sustainability and performance. Key themes are Energy efficiency, Next generation processes.Manufacturing informatics, Circular economy, Enabling transformation. Links https://tfinetworkplus.org/

In this episode of Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Sustainable Designer, Researcher, and Creator of 'An Alternate Catch', Phoebe Lewis, and DIY Astrobiologist and Founder of Spira Inc, Elliot Roth, to discuss their journey to the sea and the communities, opportunities, and pigments they found therein. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links Phoebe Lewis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-l-045623122/ https://www.phoebeemmalewis.co.uk/ Elliot Roth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatmre/ https://www.spirainc.com/ Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Professor Mark Jolly, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and Fellow of IOM3 discusses recent activities. Mark is Director of Manufacturing at Cranfield University, and Director of TransFIRe – the Foundation Industries Research and Innovation Hub, Co-Principal Investigator of CENTS, the Circular Economy Network+ in Transportation Systems and as Chair of the IOM3 Materials Processing & Manufacturing Group. Contact us at  podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Phd candidate Sophia Eristoff and Textile Researcher Emma Wright to discuss smart materials and their scope in soft robotics, products, sustainability, etc. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links: Emma Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-wright-1b246742/ http://emmaharriet.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emma_harriet/ Sophia Eristoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiaeristoff/ Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Combining a PhD with his role in industry has given Jack Eaton-McKay opportunity to develop his skills. Aidan Cole-Baker joins him to discuss the project, it's impact on plant life extension, and how the knowledge benefits Jacobs and the wider community. Links to Jack's papers: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2022.143029 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2021.153329 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2021.152999 Open access labs where some of the testing was undertaken: https://www.nnuf.ac.uk/high-temperature-facility https://www.htfalliance.com/ Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Colin Comberbach CEng CEnv MIMMM was recently appointed as the Chair of the IOM3 Mining Technology Group. Here he discusses Here he discusses his background, motivations and aspirations for taking on the role, plus some thoughts on mining developments and education. The group supports the mining and extractive industries worldwide by providing a focus for the promotion of, and exchange of knowledge on, all aspects of mining lifecycle technology including mine design and development, production and transport, and mine closure and remediation, plus other mining industry related matters. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In our first collaboration with Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Phd candidate Mari-Therese Burton and artist Eli Secrest to discover how their work connects through metal materials. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels between techniques. Links: Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of our WIM3 series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3. interviews Else Ellerman ahead of International Women in Engineering day. We hear about Else's work at the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials and her aims for the future. Links International Women in Engineering day: https://www.inwed.org.uk/ Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In Pride month, Dr Emily Radley, Chair of the IOM3Pride Group; Christina Leila Riley, Co-founder of the Building Equality Network and Construct-Ability network, also the Director of EDI Construct and Greg Turner-Smart, Group Inclusion and Diversity Lead at Rolls-Royce join Andrea Gaini to talk about the vital role of LGBTQ+ networks. Links: IOM3Pride: https://www.iom3.org/group/iom3-pride-group.html Building Equality Network: https://www.buildingequalityuk.com/ Rolls Royce Prism: https://careers.rolls-royce.com/united-kingdom/what-we-offer/employee-networks/prism For more information about setting up an LGBTQ+ group see: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/setting-up-an-LGBTQ-employee-network-group?msclkid=d7fcd0c1cf9c11ecac3b95f8f097a3f6 Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of our WIM3 series, Jennifer Haigh CEng CEnv FIMMM, Industrial Water Business Development Manager at Veolia Water China talks to Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3 about a globetrotting career and some of the issues women face in what remains a male dominated industry. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How did our Hong Kong Branch grow from small meetings in borrowed offices to a centre for geotechnical excellence? And how is it planning to sustain local materials, minerals and mining professionals in future? Outgoing President Tim Leung and Guy Bridges, our Overseas Regional Representative on the IOM3 Advisory Council, guide us through their experiences. https://www.iom3.org/group/asia-iom3-hong-kong-branch--iom3-hk-.html Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Discussing the outcomes of COP26 and a recent IOM3 event. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Against the backdrop of British Science Week, Rupal Mehta, Editor at IOM3, is hosting a podcast on Materials Science Outreach - how can we encourage more people and from different backgrounds into materials science? Links: IOM3 Schools Outreach – https://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/schools-outreach.html Discover Materials – https://discovermaterials.co.uk Materials World articles: Developing a Materials World – why (not) us? https://www.iom3.org/resource/developing-a-materials-world-why-not-us.html Developing a Materials World – what do students think? https://www.iom3.org/resource/developing-a-materials-world-what-do-students-think.html Developing a Materials World – what's next? https://www.iom3.org/resource/developing-a-materials-world-what-s-next.html Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of our WIM3 series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3. interviews Marina Kovaleva, a 2nd year PhD student at Cardiff University, UK. Kovaelva studies a PhD in combustor designs and materials for green ammonia and hydrogen fuels. Before starting her PhD, Marina completed her bachelor's in mechanical engineering, conducting her Year in Industry in quality and process improvement of nickel-superalloys at Special Metals - Wiggin. Marina has also participated in research placements in Japan and America as part of the MEXT and Fulbright Scholarship programmes. She is an active participant of IOM3 activities and is currently the SEC committee member for the Newport and Cardiff Materials Society. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The construction industry and the materials it uses faces huge challenges in the next few years, not only to support the UK Government Net Zero Strategy in the short, but also in the long term. This podcast provides an insight to the more immediate challenges such as the upcoming plastic packaging tax and digitisation and how the industry might respond. Flavie Lowres discusses the topic with expert panel Andrew Dunster, Alison Nicholl and Su Varma. Resources to help with the digitisation challenges can be found at: www.hartree.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Hartree-National-Centre-for-Digital-Innovation-(HNCDI).aspx Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Emily Wood and Jim Shields of BAM Ritchies talk to Ian Bowbrick, Director of Membership at IOM3 about ground engineering, why it affects us all and how it can save buildings from climate disasters. They present the new IOM3 Ground Engineering Group and opportunities for the future. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mark Glover, Commissioning Editor at IOM3, hosts a podcast around Brexit and its impact on two key areas for IOM3 members: academia and manufacturing. Mark is joined by Ben Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer at the UK manufacturing association (MAKEUK) and Professor Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Research)at Coventry University, UK, and head of the University Alliance Research and Innovation Network, an organisation that represents a number of technical and professional universities. Links: www.makeuk.org www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-networks/ Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Henk Van Alphen is the CEO of Wealth Minerals (https://wealthminerals.com/) which is in the business of empowering the green energy storage industry through lithium projects in Chile. He talks to Katherine Williams about the importance of accessing critical minerals without geopolitical strife and the concerns over future lithium supply. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/