Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer was never officially my mentor or supervisor -- neither during my studies nor in my former postdoc in Leoben. Yet, his presence and friendship over all these years have profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life. Through him, I learned not just metallurgy, but how to think metallurgy -- how … Continue reading The Spirit of Metallurgy at 75 Years Strong
The Lebanese visionary Gibran Khalil Gibran once gave us a timeless gift: the secret of true mentorship lies in thinking not only of ourselves, but of the generations to come. In just a few words, he captured something extraordinary – that the deepest impact we can make is not in what we build for today, … Continue reading The secret of mentorship in science, by Khalil Gibran
In the coming weeks, humanity enters a pivotal chapter. History has shown us similar moments of uncertainty and extremes, and as scientists, we must prepare to navigate these challenges. In times of uncertanties, when the world seems to shift beneath our feet, the role of science becomes indispensable. Scientists are more than seekers of knowledge; … Continue reading The Call of Science: A Commitment to Humanity in Uncertain Times
Yes, you read it correctly: the education levels in Brazil are worrying. Part of the society is just completely ignorant and turning into conspiracy-theory believers due to the aid of social networks. Sharing a very interesting news article from Physics World, a monthly publication from the Institute of Physics! Read everything at: https://physicsworld.com/a/fighting-flat-earth-theory/
Materials at Extremes 