Crafting the future : Laser processing and the accelerated discovery of materials properties, with Vassilia Zorba from Berkeley

Academic research traditionally focuses on intellectual curiosity and the search for the truth, while corporate research aims to help companies build and maintain competitive advantages and deliver profit. So how can these two worlds come together for mutual benefits?  

In this third episode, Vassilia Zorba, Group Leader for the Laser Technologies Group at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and Ramon Antelo, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations at Capgemini Engineering, discuss the innovative collaboration established between Berkeley and Capgemini focused on laser processing and the accelerated discovery of optical materials. 

Their conversation delves into the topics of:  

• How the exploration of laser processing and the discovery of innovative optical materials can revolutionize industries and improve people’s quality of life. 
• The  wide range of challenges, from environmental sustainability and healthcare, to information technology, transportation, security and consumer electronics  
• The origins of the collaboration between Berkeley and Capgemini. 

Guests:  

• Vassilia Zorba, Group Leader for the Laser Technologies Group at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley 
• Ramon Antelo, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations at Capgemini Engineering 
• 
  

Host: Liz Lugnier, Director, Global Analyst Relations, Capgemini 

Production: Bertille De Vlieger 

Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza