
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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