Built to Take the Hit: Nature's Engineering Secrets with Horacio Espinosa

What can the powerful punch of a mantis shrimp teach us about engineering stronger, more resilient materials? In this episode of Nanoscape, Northwestern University professor Horacio Espinosa reveals how nature's design secrets drive groundbreaking innovations in nanotechnology. Discover how nanoscale engineering and AI are shaping impact-resistant materials, advanced medical devices, and the future of personalized medicine.

Guest: Horacio D. Espinosa, PhD – Walter P. Murphy Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University

Hosts: Seth Zimmerman (IIN) & Erin Spain, MS