This MacDiarmid Institute Interface event brings together our materials scientists with businesses who can use their R&D skills to develop the next generation of sustainable products and services.
Join us to meet some of our talent pipeline (students, PhD candidates, recent graduates, senior researchers) and talk to companies utilising materials R&D to develop sustainable startups and industry processes.
Hear about the science and related high-value R&D careers that enable us to take control of the sustainability challenges facing humanity today.
MacDiarmid is New Zealand's advanced materials Center of Research Excellence and supports diversity and inclusion while striving for world-leading science. Our alumni are highly valued as employees and interns in New Zealand's startups, R&D intensive industries and innovative companies.
Come along to meet a dynamic network of science and commercial talent, whether you're a future or current student, researcher, employer, R&D leader or investor.
Considering a career in science or R&D, join us to hear from people like you who are already doing it.
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You can drop into this event at any time.
This event uses an external ticketing provider. You will be redirected to their ticketing system once you click to book.
Wednesday 29 Jul
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mihi
Kevin’s research involves working with indigenous communities to better
understand technology from within an indigenous lens.
Introduction and how the MacDiarmid Institute supports students towards a non-academic career
Jonathan researched and co-invented the Zincovery technology during his Master of Engineering. After proving the technology at lab-scale he went to industry to demonstrate the technology at industry scale. He is now managing the pilot plant construction and commercialization of the technology.
Jadranka is internationally recognised for her vibrant, creative and impactful research advancing polymers and nanomaterials. Her work on biosensors and functionalised organic electronic materials is both scientifically insightful and grounded in practical applications.
CEO at Te Awanui Huka Pak, a 100% Māori owned company representing a large portfolio of kiwifruit and avocado orchards. Te Horipo also leads the Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) Innovation theme, and is on the boards of several agricultural businesses and the Commercial Advisory Board for Matū Fund. Te Horipo is based in the Bay of Plenty, and offers nation-wide connections to the Māori economy.
Choose your small group networking session to link to our entrepreneurs,
researchers, and deep tech companies who employ science for a better
world.
Describing where MacDiarmid Institute alumni have got to, and some insights from our alumni survey data
When registering for the event, please indicate which of the options in the breakout sessions you'd like to attend.
There will be a 10 minute breakout session for small-group informal discussion and networking.
Options are:
Geoff Willmott - Interface linkages
Jono Ring - Science-based startups
Jadranka Travaš-Sejdić - Applying materials science to real world challenges
Te Horipo Karaitiana - Māori business, commercial and innovation perspective
Michel Nieuwoudt - Materials science in healthcare and diagnostics
Taniela Lolohea - The student journey
Eden Skipper (Ngāi Tahu) - Discovery camp inspiring STEM participation
Veronica Harwood-Stevenson- Humble Bee, high performance materials, inspired by nature
Rob Staniland - Mint Innovation, recovering valuable metals from electronic waste
This event uses an external ticketing provider. You will be redirected to their ticketing system once you click to book.