In the first installment of a two-part series on the Geopolitics of Climate Change, Ambassador Rich Kauzlarich interviews Dr. Andrew Light, discussing the evolution of climate change diplomacy alongside the emergence of climate vulnerability through the lens of global security. The conversation overviews emerging climate threats to U.S. interests overseas, the future of the global…
Series: The HDIAC Podcast
The HDIAC Podcast features discussions with Subject Matter Experts on emerging topics in the fields of Alternative energy, Biometrics, CBRN Defense, Cultural Studies, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Defense & Security, Medical, and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Training, One-on-one, and round-table discussions are held to provide insight into highly technical topics and increase user awareness.
The Intersection of Energy Security and Resilience
Dr. Tonya Neaves interviews Dr. J.P. Auffret and Dr. Paul Houser regarding changes in the energy supply chain and implications for national security. The discussion includes an overview of the critical importance of reliable energy, the push toward renewables, emerging threats to the power grid, challenges specific to the Washington, DC region, and considerations for…
Nano Sensors
Dr. Tom Webster, a professor of chemical engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, is studying the ways that nanotechnology can be used to improve the future of medicine. The use of nanosensors shows great promise in revolutionizing medical device performance. These micro sensors can detect cell attachment on devices, such as hip implants, to determine…
Alternative Energy for Resilience
This video podcast focuses on using alternative energy technologies to enhance resilience. Eliza Hotchkiss, Technical Lead for Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), explains the importance of energy resiliency and how alternative energy systems can be designed to enhance resilience. She will also discuss how alternative energy solutions are currently…
Tech Talks: 3D Mapping Techniques
Tissue engineering: it’s an emerging field of biomedical science that holds great promise for helping warfighters recover from injuries or disease–and one poised for a major expansion Together with Dr. Chi Hwan Lee at Purdue University, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses the growing global tissue engineering market which is being driven by advancements…
Tech Talks: Keto Diet for Warfighter Nutrition
The ketogenic diet: it’s not just a health fad or a trick for weight loss, but a scientifically sound approach to nutrition – and a credible means of optimizing warfighter health and performance. Together with researchers for Ohio State University, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses the science behind a well-formulated ketogenic diet and…
Tech Talks: Solar-Enabled Water Treatment for DoD Facilities and Forward Operating Bases
Protecting the nation from threats at home and abroad requires an assured supply of clean drinking water – and lots of it. Together with researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses new technologies in development that can help assure an uninterrupted supply of drinking water for those who…
Tech Talks: Identifying Traumatic Brain Injury in the Warfighter
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are one of the signature wounds from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. HDIAC Director Stuart Stough discusses TBIs and the technologies in development that will help to quickly identify these injuries on the battlefield. Together with Ashley Eidsmore of the Army Research Laboratory, HDIAC Director Stuart Stough discusses TBIs and…
Tech Talks: Bone Regeneration Efforts in the DoD
Bone regeneration is an emerging technology in the Department of Defense. The application of bone regeneration could prove effective in helping injured warfighters return to a normal, pain-free life. Together with Dr. David Anderson, Professor and Head of Large Animal Clinical Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Greg Nichols discusses…
Tech Talks: Personal Ballistic Protection
Researchers are developing new technologies capable of aiding warfighter ballistic protection. These technologies include spider silk, nanotubes, and more. HDIAC Subject Matter Expert, Dr. Mostafa Bedewy, assistant professor and lead of the NanoProduct Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses these new capabilities and their uses in personal ballistic protection.
