Dr. Yarjan Abdus-Samad: Building the Future of Space with 2D Materials

About this episode

Dr. Yarjan Abdus-Samad discusses the impact of 2D materials like graphene on space technology and sustainability.

In this episode of The Executives , I sit down with Dr. Yarjan Abdus-Samad, Assistant Professor at Khalifa University and Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Cambridge. We delve into the world of materials science and explore how 2D materials, such as graphene, are revolutionizing space technology, sustainability, and the future of energy. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: The future of graphene and 2D materials Real-world applications in space, water purification, and thermal management How space research contributes to Earth-based innovation What drives cutting-edge research and the importance of sustainability How to motivate the next generation of scientists ⏱️ Chapters: 00:49 Introduction 02:07 What is a famous food from Balochistan? 03:27 Who is Dr. Yarjan Abdus Samad? 05:06 What sparked your interest in material science and space tech? 10:32 What are some groundbreaking projects you've worked on? 14:08 How has material science revolutionized space tech? 16:31 Have you ever trained as an astronaut? 19:26 Why is graphene called a "wonder material"? 23:38 How does graphene help in water purification? 25:57 What is the future of graphene and 2D materials? 29:59 Can you give an…

People in this episode

Host: Majid M

Guest: Dr. Yarjan Abdus-Samad

Topics covered

• materials science
• space technology
• sustainability
• energy
• graphene
• research

Keywords

• 2D materials
• graphene
• space technology
• sustainability
• materials science
• energy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Khalifa University, University of Cambridge

Products: graphene, 2D materials

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