This podcast is dedicated to research stories from the Mechanical of Materials division in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial, as told by researchers in various stages of their career. 

Our host is Dr Michael Cornish, a Postdoctoral Research Associate. A new episode will be released monthly. 

If you have feedback or ideas for future episodes, please contact Nadia Barbu, Communications Officer.

You can also find the podcast on YouTube Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Episode 3: "Novel metal forming for lightweight vehicles"

Episode 3: "Novel metal forming for vehicles"

The third episode of the Mechanics of Materials podcast, hosted by Dr Michael Cornish. Dr Liliang Wang talks about the development of novel metal forming technologies, and how this helps us make lighter, more sustainable vehicles:

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MoM podcast Episode 3 Liliang Wang transcript (Word, 24Kb)

Episode 2: "Sustainability in arts conservation"

Episode 2: "Sustainability in arts conservation"

The second episode of the Mechanics of Materials podcast, hosted by Dr Michael Cornish. Professor Ambrose Taylor talks about the importance and challenges of preserving our cultural heritage:

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MoM Podcast Episode 2 transcript (Word, 30Kb)

"A sustainable future for plastics" with Professor Maria Charalambides

Episode 1: "A sustainable future for plastics"

The first episode of the Mechanics of Materials podcast, hosted by Dr Michael Cornish. Professor Maria Charalambides talks about research into a sustainable future for plastics.

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MoM podcast Episode 1 transcript (Word file, 32Kb)