TAU Unbound - Episode #11: What is Material Science Prof. Noam Eliaz

In this episode of TAU Unbound our host, Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff, is hosting Tel Aviv University’s Dean of Engineering Prof. Noam Eliaz to discuss the fascination subject of material science. Why the strength of materials is so important of the future of humanity? Why an interdisciplinary approach is needed to better utilize scientific breakthroughs in engineering? Here we learn that materials engineering is not only about designing and improving materials but also about finding uses for materials in other fields and industries. Join us for this important discussion and share if you like! 00:00 intro 00:50 Pedigree, Family tree. 05:00 Dean of the Faculty of Engineering 05:30 Architect of the School of Engineering Louis Kahn 08:20 From pianist to military reserve 11:20 Materials engineering then and now 14:15 Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials 17:00 Nano satellites 18:35 The uniqueness of the Faculty of Engineering 24:00 Collaborations with industry and society 26:06 Collaborations with other faculties https://international.tau.ac.il