Exploring Sticky Science: Professor to Share Insights on Adhesion

A big name in the world of materials science is set to take the stage. Professor Ali Dhinojwala, a top expert from the University of Akron, will be the star speaker at an upcoming event. This gathering, focused on technical advancements, will take place in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, starting April 14. Dhinojwala's journey in science has been quite impressive. He started his education in India, then earned his Ph. D. in the U. S. After some research work, he landed at GE Plastics, where he helped create new materials for DVDs. Since 1997, he's been at the University of Akron, leading the way in polymer science. He's held many important roles there and is currently a highly regarded professor.His work focuses on how things stick together, or don't. He studies adhesion, friction, and wetting, which are crucial in both nature and technology. He's also part of a center that looks to nature for inspiration in designing new materials. At the event, Dhinojwala will talk about how rough and wet surfaces affect how things stick. He'll share new ways to study these surfaces and how understanding them can help in medicine and engineering. His talk promises to be both informative and inspiring, showing how science can learn from nature to solve real-world problems.