Emmanuel P. Giannelis
Professor in Material Science and Engineering
Cornell University
As Cornell’s Walter R. Read Professor of Engineering, Dr. Giannelis steers collaborations between Cornell Engineering and Weill Cornell Medicine as the Founding Director of Engineering Innovations in Medicine at Cornell University, a pioneering hub that synergizes education, research, translation, and commercialization at the nexus of engineering and medicine. Prior to his current roles, Dr. Giannelis was Cornell’s Vice President for Research and Innovation where he led the university’s efforts to enhance technology commercialization, startup creation, and economic development. His career at Cornell also includes positions as Vice Provost for Research and Associate Dean for Research where he promoted innovation and entrepreneurship among graduate students.
Dr. Giannelis’s research is concentrated on nanomaterials with applications in energy, biomedical, and environmental fields. His group is internationally recognized as one of the leading groups in nanohybrids and nanocomposites. Over the years his group has been active and contributing to the goal to develop lightweight composites with potentially superior mechanical, rheological, electrical, thermal and biomedical properties by taking advantage of the high surface area available in the nanoparticles and the accompanied synergistic effects with the polymer matrix.
Phong Diep
Director- Modeling & Computing Technologies
Corning Incorporated
Dr. Phong Diep is a Technology R&D Leader serving as Director of Modeling and Computing Technologies at Corning Incorporated. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University in 1995.
He will explore the journey of a chemical engineer embarking on a career with a glass company, specifically Corning Incorporated. This discussion aims to highlight the diverse career opportunities available to individuals with a chemical engineering background. Chemical engineers possess a solid foundation in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and process disciplines, enabling them to adapt and excel in various fields, even those seemingly unrelated to their initial training. The speaker will share personal experiences to emphasize that one’s education is merely the launching point of a career. The choice of career path is highly individual, influenced by both personal decisions and unforeseen opportunities. It is crucial to remain adaptable and ready to seize new prospects as they arise.
Moreover, the talk will provide insights into Corning, a global leader in innovation with a rich history spanning 175 years. Corning continues to invest in fundamental research, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment with a wide range of materials and process technologies across five distinct business sectors. This diversity ensures that employees are continually challenged and engaged, making Corning an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career.