Materials Science and Engineering

Bestselling Author Walter Isaacson, Leaders from ARPA-E, AWS, LanzaTech, Microsoft and Radia Headline Innovation and Technology Programming at CERAWeek by S&P Global 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Climate, Aviation biofuel, Microsoft, Automation, Innovation, Labs, EVS, River, Materials science, AI, Mineral, Carbon, AWS, Mining, Amazon Web Services, Jeff Bezos, Hydrogen, Stanford University, Materials Science and Engineering, Renewable energy

HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bestselling author Walter Isaacson, as well as leaders from the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), Amazon Web Services (AWS), LanzaTech, Microsoft, and Radia will be among the technology and innovation speakers at CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global 2024—the world's preeminent energy conference—to be held in Houston March 18-22.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded Agora Hubs —dedicated areas focused on hydrogen, carbon and climate.
  • Innovation Agora Car Show: A select number of CERAWeek Partners will display and discuss vehicles powered by different fuels and systems—such as EVs, Hybrid, E-Fuels, Biofuels, Hydrogen—that are shaping the automotive future.
  • The 2024 program will also feature the "Clean Energy Commons" fostering connections for the innovation ecosystem as well as the "Clean Tech Corridor" where delegates can meet entrepreneurs building promising companies.
  • Key themes to be explored throughout the Innovation Agora program include:

University of Phoenix Leadership Join Proceedings of 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Education, Other Education, Continuing, University, Online, Permian, Arizona State University, General Studies, Student, Engineering, Science education, Learning, UNESCO, Specialization, Assessment, Research, Passion (emotion), Geography, Compassion, STEM, Salem State University, Materials science, Science, University of Phoenix, Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty, Hydrology, Government, Language, Phoenix College, Teaching, Conference, Virtual reality, Oberding, Publication, California State University, Tutoring

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of General Studies Associate Dean Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., instructor, and Tomáš J. Oberding, Ph.D., instructor, will join the proceedings of the 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference , a virtual event hosted by Salem State University.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of General Studies Associate Dean Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., instructor, and Tomáš J. Oberding, Ph.D., instructor, will join the proceedings of the 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference , a virtual event hosted by Salem State University.
  • The conference, themed "(Re)Engaging in Passionate STEM Teaching and Learning," takes place on January 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET.
  • The 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference will focus on exploring ways to re-engage in passionate STEM teaching and learning, supporting both students and faculty.
  • "As champions of adult learners and advocates for advancing STEM education, we are thrilled to participate in the PKAL Conference,” shares Kelly.

PPG appoints Peter Votruba-Drzal as vice president-elect, global sustainability; Diane Kappas to retire

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sustainability, Environment, Chemicals, Plastics, Interior Design, Manufacturing, Residential Building & Real Estate, Multimedia, Chemical engineering, Research, Business administration, Health, Materials science, Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, EHS, Michigan State University, University, Materials Science and Engineering, Duquesne University, Growth, Safety, Automotive industry, Creativity, Management

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately.
  • Diane Kappas, current vice president, global sustainability has announced her intention to retire from PPG, effective July 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108763264/en/
    PPG announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately.
  • The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Kas Farsad Named Fortera Chief Strategy Officer

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Friday, August 25, 2023
Acceleration, Science, University, Engineering, Kas, CSO, Policy, Distillation, Stanford University, MBA, Research, Carbon, Silicon, SAN, University of Michigan, Materials science, San Jose State University, B.S.E, Materials Science and Engineering, CO2, Negin Farsad, Management, Fortera Stadium, Yale University

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cement decarbonization pioneer Fortera named Kas Farsad its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), a key corporate and business development executive for the company.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cement decarbonization pioneer Fortera named Kas Farsad its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), a key corporate and business development executive for the company.
  • As Chief Strategy Officer, Farsad will continue to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on forging commercial partnerships with cement and building industry leaders, overseeing Fortera's policy and legislative efforts, as well as maximizing Fortera's carbon impact strategy.
  • Kas blends his science and business acumen with a relentless focus on commercializing a scalable technology founded on strong business fundamentals."
  • "Fortera is not just a new cement, we are a carbon mineralization company that is teaming up with the cement industry to solve for CO2," said Kas Farsad, CSO of Fortera.

New Metal Oxyhydroxides as Catalysts for Efficient Water Electrolysis

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
OER, LOM, Water, Dongguk University, Physics, Electrolysis, Nanotechnology, Sunchon National University, Motivation, Materials Science and Engineering, BM, Research, Iron, Soonchunhyang University, Bismuth, Hydrogen, Materials science, Kookmin University, Lithium, Platinum, Engineering

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists at Dongguk University investigated a synthetic method to develop new metal oxyhydroxides electrocatalysts for efficient water electrolysis.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists at Dongguk University investigated a synthetic method to develop new metal oxyhydroxides electrocatalysts for efficient water electrolysis.
  • Electrolysis of water is an efficient and sustainable method for the production of hydrogen.
  • Notably, materials used as catalysts for the OER are expensive, and demonstrate poor efficiency and stability.
  • However, LOM uses transition metal (oxy)hydroxides (TMOxHy) with iron (Fe)-based compounds as catalysts.

Phoenix Motorcars Further Strengthens Its Senior Management Team by Adding Dr. Frank Lee and Dr. Bo Yang

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Friday, October 28, 2022
Automotive Manufacturing, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Manufacturing, Public Transport, Trucking, Transport, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Alternative Energy, Energy, Karma, MS, Ford Motor Company, Company, SEC, University, EREV, General Motors, VP, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Nasdaq, Forward-looking statement, Zhejiang University, Goal, BS, Veteran, CEO, BYD Auto, Senior, PHEV, PEV, Materials science, ICE, Industry, Risk, EV, Light, CA, Process engineering, Karma Automotive, Huachung University, Review, EVS, California Air Resources Board, Knowledge, Ohio State University, Materials Science and Engineering, Moses Austin, Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Geely, Management, Risk management, Mechanics, Engineering

In commenting on the appointments, Dr. Lance Zhou, CEO of Phoenix Motor Inc., said, We are excited to add such experienced veterans to the team.

Key Points: 
  • In commenting on the appointments, Dr. Lance Zhou, CEO of Phoenix Motor Inc., said, We are excited to add such experienced veterans to the team.
  • Bo will utilize his vast experience in fuel cells and zero-emission, heavy duty trucks and buses to develop and monetize our fuel cell assets.
  • Dr. Lee most recently served as Vice President of Vehicle Integration at Karma Automotive, an Irvine, CA based EV manufacturer.
  • Dr. Bo Yang brings 21 years of experience, primarily in fuel cell power systems and zero-emission heavy duty trucks and buses.

Treatment of Severe Heart Failure - AI: FineHeart Strengthens Its Management Team in the Run up to the ICOMS FLOWMAKER® First-In-Human Trials

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Medical Devices, Health, Other Health, Clinical Trials, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Union, Disease, CSO, Manufacturing operations, EMEA, MS, PRIMA, Central Region, Mathematics, Materials science, Cardiology, Patient, Institut national des sciences appliquées de Lyon, Investor, Engineering, Irdi Rapaj, GE Healthcare, Materials Science and Engineering, IAE, Feminization, CRT, École Polytechnique, TET, Heart failure, CEO, Business administration, Zimmer Biomet, Medical device, Doctor of Philosophy

Each of them has been captivated by the technological and clinical progress that the ICOMS FLOWMAKER represents.

Key Points: 
  • Each of them has been captivated by the technological and clinical progress that the ICOMS FLOWMAKER represents.
  • Before joining FineHeart, Guillaume was Technical and R&D Director at Pixium Vision for more than 9 years.
  • The ICOMS FLOWMAKER has everything it takes to change the lives of patients with severe heart failure, a disease impacting such a large number of people."
  • FineHeart is a medical device company that is developing its innovative ground-breaking product, ICOMS FLOWMAKER, with the potential to treat 200,000 patients with severe heart failure each year.

ASICS UNVEILS LIGHTEST EVER CO2E EMISSIONS SNEAKER[1], EMITTING JUST 1.95kg PER PAIR

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Friday, September 16, 2022
Transport, CO2, Carbon, Materials science, Global warming potential, MIT, KOBE, Senior, Industry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SGS, Data collection, Use, Materials Science and Engineering, Method, CM, Research, Naval Materials Research Laboratory, ISO, Olivetti S.p.A., Renewable energy, Agriculture, Medical device, Cryptocurrency, Engineering, Material, ASICS, Technology

KOBE, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ASICS is today launching the new GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 sneaker.

Key Points: 
  • KOBE, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ASICS is today launching the new GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 sneaker.
  • Emitting just 1.95kg CO2e across its life cycle, significantly lighter than the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market, it represents a significant leap forward by ASICS in its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Yasuhito Hirota, ASICS CEO said: "ASICS has long believed in the powerful intrinsic link between sport and the mind.
  • 2 Based on available industry data for life cycle CO2e emissions as of Sep. 2022.

ASICS UNVEILS LIGHTEST EVER CO2E EMISSIONS SNEAKER[1], EMITTING JUST 1.95kg PER PAIR

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Friday, September 16, 2022
Transport, CO2, Carbon, Materials science, Global warming potential, MIT, KOBE, Senior, Industry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SGS, Data collection, Use, Materials Science and Engineering, Method, CM, Research, Naval Materials Research Laboratory, ISO, Olivetti S.p.A., Renewable energy, Agriculture, Medical device, Cryptocurrency, Engineering, Material, ASICS, Technology

KOBE, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ASICS is today launching the new GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 sneaker.

Key Points: 
  • KOBE, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ASICS is today launching the new GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 sneaker.
  • Emitting just 1.95kg CO2e across its life cycle, significantly lighter than the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market, it represents a significant leap forward by ASICS in its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Yasuhito Hirota, ASICS CEO said: "ASICS has long believed in the powerful intrinsic link between sport and the mind.
  • 2 Based on available industry data for life cycle CO2e emissions as of Sep. 2022.

McKool Smith Welcomes Patent Pro and University IP Specialist Alfonso Chan

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Dedman School of Law, Engineering, University, Materials science, PTAB, McKool Smith, Federal Circuit Court, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Industry, Intellectual property, Graduate certificate, Bankruptcy, USPTO, IP, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Methodist University, Materials Science and Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Lawyer, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory

DALLAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith has announced that patent litigator Alfonso Chan has joined the firm as a principal in its Dallas office.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith has announced that patent litigator Alfonso Chan has joined the firm as a principal in its Dallas office.
  • "Alfonso is an experienced patent litigator with a deep specialization in representing universities in complex IP disputes and licensing matters," said McKool Smith Chairman and Managing Partner David Sochia .
  • "McKool Smith's reputation and proven success in high-stakes IP cases are second to none," said Mr. Chan.
  • McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.