Biocene
2023
Biomimicry: Transforming Materials
October 18,19, & 20th
Ohio Aerospace Institute
Cleveland, Ohio
Event Videos
Welcome: John Sankovic & Trisha Brown
Welcome and Introductory Comments – John Sankovic, Ohio Aerospace Institute and Trisha Brown, Great Lakes Biomimicry
Keynote: Doug Piekarz, Akron Zoo
The Wild Side of Research and Development: Tools to Engage Nature’s Wisdom to Create our Future
Multifaceted Melanin: Andrew Trunek, NASA
Melanin: The Amazing Multifunctional Material for Harsh Environment Sensing and Potential Energy Harvesting Application
Multifaceted Melanin: Kat Kornegay, Stanford University
Synthesis and Multi-physical Characterization of Melanin-rich Mycelium Aerogels
Multifaceted Melanin: Fernando Cremades, MediaLab Matadero Madrid
Radiotropism
Multifaceted Melanin: Panel Discussion and Q&A
The Power of Nature’s Materials: Sissi Liu, MetalMark Innovations
From Butterflies to Air Purifier: One Company’s Journey From Nature inspired Materials to a Disruptive Indoor Air Quality Solutions
The Powers of Nature’s Materials: Lorenzo Mencattelli, Helicoid Industries
Bio-inspired Helicoid Composites: Empowering the Next Generation of Ultra-efficient Structural Materials
The Powers of Nature’s Materials: Tiffany Williams, NASA Glenn Research Center
Towards Bio-inspired Materials and Processes for Extreme Aerospace Environment
The Powers of Nature’s Materials: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Building Better: Hans Papke, DLR group
Designing Smart Buildings Based on Desert Wisdom
Building Better: Maggie Bump, NanoSonics
Termite Bioengineering Harnessed for Disaster Site Recovery
Building Better: Kyoung Hee Kim, UNC Charlotte and EcoClosure
Zero Carbon Architecture: Nature-based Solutions to Decarbonate Built Environments
Building Better: Monika Lipinska, Newcastle University
Space to Grow
Building Better: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Thermal Properties and Color: Jennifer Lalli, NanoSonics
Introduction by Viktoria Greanya, Parallax Advanced Research
Silkworm Cocoon Inspires Thermally Protective Materials
Thermal Properties and Color: Alon Gorodetsky, UC Irvine
Dynamic Materials and Systems Inspired by Cephalopods
Thermal Properties and Color: Matthew Shawkey, Universitiet Ghent
A Rainbow in the Dark: Melanin-based Optical Materials
Thermal Properties and Color: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Keynote: Peter Niewiarowski, University of Akron
Innovation and Sustainability through Biomimicry: Guarantees or Opportunities?
The Paradox of Ice: Ali Dhinojwala, University of Akron
Learning from Nature to Tackle Adhesion and Traction in Wet and Icy Conditions
The Paradox of Ice: Anish Tuteja, University of Michigan
Novel Anti-Icing Molecules and Coatings
The Paradox of Ice: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Bio-inspired Material Markets: Dennis Tuckowski, INCOSE
Leveraging the Systems Engineering Product Development Process to Foster Adoption of Advanced Sustainable Materials
Bio-inspired Material Markets: Christopher Sheehan, ZIN Technologies
Challenges of Bringing Innovation to Market
Bio-inspired Material Markets: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Closing Thoughts and Conference Wrap-up: Trisha Brown, Great Lakes Biomimicry
The skin of the saguaro cactus is covered with a thick waxy coating that waterproofs the plant and reduces water lost to the air through transpiration.
The spines and deep ribs cast shadows to protect from the hot sun.
About the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) and Great Lakes Biomimicry (GLB)
At OAI, we collaborate with members in government, industry, and academia to accelerate Ohio’s aerospace workforce development through a global network of connections, educational programs, and cutting-edge information.
In 2021, Great Lakes Biomimicry became a part of the Ohio Aerospace Institute. Our charge is to bring the solutions from biology to those seeking a new way to think about innovation in aerospace and beyond.
Organizers
Trisha Brown
trishabrown@glbiomimicry.org
440-962-3165
Carol Thaler
cthaler@glbiomimicry.org
440-962-3165
Sponsors
Educational Support
