Material Conversations: A Focus on Healthcare Applications and Silicones

Diagram of healthcare applications for coatings, adhesives, and materials, highlighting uses in syringe coatings, inhalation masks and balloons, tubing, prostheses, electronic-based medical equipment, insulator coatings, CT and MRI machine parts, and encapsulation of electronic components.

Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library (AAEL)

Wednesday February 25, 12-1pm, Duderstadt Center 2nd Floor

Join Steven Mankoci, PhD in Polymer Science from the University of Akron, and Yuwei Liu, PhD in Chemistry from the University of Michigan—both research scientists at Wacker Chemical—for an engaging discussion on silicone technology and its growing role in medical and healthcare applications. The talk will explore how silicones are developed, tested, and implemented across disciplines, from materials research to real-world product innovation.

In addition to highlighting industry trends and cross-disciplinary applications, the speakers will share insights into their career paths—from graduate study to research science—offering valuable perspectives for students interested in materials, chemistry, engineering, and design.

Explore the AAEL website to learn more about the research subjects and resources they support.