The inability of man to manufacture in the same way that nature does has limited the design of items that we use every day. Nature designs materials by the placement of individual molecules to build up highly structured materials that are optimised for properties such as strength, energy efficiency, and functionality.

The field of nanotechnology has attempted to create materials in a way that mimics nature, with structure at a level that gives new functionality to materials, resulting in endless design possibilities.

Larry is a materials scientist with expertise in nanostructured materials and a background in a range of industries including water treatment, artificial sensors, building materials, and automotive research.

Larry is currently the Chief Scientist at GM Holden, where he is involved in materials, powertrain, and manufacturing research. As well as some examples of what might be possible in the automotive industry, Larry will discuss the development of materials inspired nature and their unique properties.

Dr Larry Jordan
Chief Scientist Innovation and Engineering, GM Holden Ltd: nanotechnology, nature in the auto industry, and the unique properties of materials inspired by nature

Session Times
3.45–4.10 PM

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