Erik Vogan, PhD, MBA, Program Director, MIT Corporate Relations Industrial Liaison Program
The chemical industry is increasingly leveraging artificial Intelligence in their quest for new synthetic routes and chemical structures used in a wide variety of applications including: building materials, packaging, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. While past efforts focused on optimizing time and cost of producing materials, growing environmental concerns, and new legislation lead manufacturers to address the environmental impact and sustainability of their products. In this webinar we present research on, and application of, computer-assisted technologies to assist researchers and corporate R&D scientists and engineers in identifying and leveraging environmentally friendly chemistry and materials.
Braskem is a $15B global plastic manufacturer in Brazil. They are looking to manufacture Plastic/composite ties that will outlast wood, ideally using recycled material. They currently have this capability but are looking for product advantage/benefits around: rail/wheel interaction; ballast’s maintenance consumption; Life Cycle cost of the tie; Environment requisitions; and pavement’s levels design.
Work with MIT Reactor (MITR) scientists on real-time imaging of lithium-ion battery cells, binder removal from ceramic stereolithography green bodies, or analysis of hydrogen retention in irradiated metallic hydrides. To get started, contact Dr. Boris Khaykovich at bkh@mit.edu or 617.253.2681.
Leading steel manufacturer looking for rebar coating solutions to reduce rust.
Traditional energy company in China is transitioning and expanding into new business domains. They are looking to collaborate with the right partners and invest in new technology or products in the materials area so that they could establish a competitive edge in commercializing such relevant technologies/products. The investment could be in the $20 – 100 M range.
The MIT ILP Lead Edge Webinar, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, will explore critical challenges and emerging strategies shaping the sector's future.
2025 MIT Research and Development Conference [Em]Powering the Future: Transforming Ideas into Reality November 18, 2025