Title: Manufacturing and Materials Innovation for America's Energy Future
Abstract: In this talk, we will explore the pivotal role of new materials and manufacturing innovations in bolstering America's energy future. Emphasizing goals of supply chain security and industrial competitiveness, we will highlight how cutting-edge technologies can drive a dominant American energy sector. We will delve into specific advancements in material science and manufacturing processes that are transforming the industry, ensuring long-term economic and environmental benefits. We will discuss opportunities for collaboration with the Department of Energy, providing insights into how stakeholders can engage in and benefit from these technological advancements. Join the conversation to discuss how materials and manufacturing innovation can and will shape our nation's energy sector.
Biography: Dr. Christopher Saldaña is the director of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). As director of the office, Dr. Saldaña is leading the office's strategy, management, and execution to advance materials and manufacturing technologies for the energy industrial base. Dr. Saldaña joined DOE from Georgia Tech's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, where he served as the Ring Family Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Prior to that role, he held the Harold and Inge Marcus Career Professorship at the Pennsylvania State University and worked as a research engineer at M4 Sciences Corporation. Dr. Saldaña received his B.S. degree from Virginia Tech, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University.