interviews

From taking apart his father’s lawnmower to designing Falcon 9’s Merlin engine and founding a space logistics startup, Tom Mueller walks us through the journey of a space pioneer.

From snap-trap plants to folding insects, Körner’s research turns natural motion into resilient, low-maintenance façade technologies.

The Dynasafe CEO breaks down the engineering, technology, and safety principles behind neutralizing the world’s most hazardous weapons.

From soil–structure interaction to leadership in crisis, Springman outlines where engineering must evolve as climate extremes intensify.

From thermal hardware to grid storage, Asegun Henry is building systems to decarbonize power, transport, and industry.

From NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter to Blue Origin’s rocket design, Loay Elbasyouni discusses how efficient power systems can transform aerospace and AI.

The UPenn professor warns that AI’s growth won’t be sustainable without smarter infrastructure and energy-aware design.

Feniosky Peña-Mora of the American Society of Civil Engineers says resilience starts with smarter materials, data, and design.

Neuroscientist Brett Kagan explains how Cortical Labs built a living processor from 800,000 neurons and why it could reshape intelligent systems.

From AI-based triage to bioengineered life-support systems, Dorit Donoviel is helping NASA prepare for the moment astronauts must care for themselves.

The scientist believes reversing climate change isn’t a pipe dream, but a matter of engineering smarter materials and rethinking the role of the construction industry.