Graphene Straintronics - Prague to Production ft. Martin Rejhon

Graphene Straintronics - Prague to Production ft. Martin Rejhon

From Under the Microscope by The Science Talk

May 5, 2025 · 15 min · Season 7 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode explores the potential of graphene in electronics through an interview with Dr. Martin Rejhon.

How close are we to a future powered by the incredible flexibility of graphene ? Pranoti Kshirsagar sits down with Dr. Martin Rejhon, a leading group leader at Charles University in Prague , to unravel his pioneering work in straintronics – manipulating graphene's properties through mechanical strain. Learn about the critical steps towards scalable production and the exciting possibilities for next-generation electronic devices. This episode delves into cutting-edge research in materials science and nanotechnology . Beyond the scientific breakthroughs, Martin shares his perspective on Prague as a burgeoning center for research and confirms the exciting news: the Nanoscale Science and Technology Forum (NSFE) , a key event in nanotechnology , will be held in Prague , Czech Republic , in September 2026! Want a deeper dive into this fascinating conversation? Find key highlights, memorable quotes, and links to explore further in our companion blog post .

People in this episode

Host: Pranoti Kshirsagar

Guest: Dr. Martin Rejhon

Topics covered

  • graphene
  • straintronics
  • materials science
  • nanotechnology
  • electronic devices
  • research

Keywords

  • graphene
  • straintronics
  • nanotechnology
  • materials science
  • electronic devices
  • Prague

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charles University

Places: Prague, Czech Republic

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