Jake Smith

Jake Smith, a Senior researcher at Microsoft focusing on sustainable electronics, and Aniruddh Vashisth, an Assistant professor of mechanical engineering, delve into the environmental impact of printed circuit boards. They discuss innovative vitrimer-based designs that promise recyclability and mechanical efficiency. The conversation highlights the integration of AI to enhance material properties, the challenges of e-waste, and the importance of collaboration in developing sustainable solutions for the tech industry.

Bikland Quinn, a principal researcher specializing in chemistry and biotechnology, Jake Smith, an automation expert in DNA synthesis, and Sergei Yakanen, a coding theory specialist, delve into the revolutionary potential of DNA for data storage. They discuss the challenges of converting digital data into DNA sequences and the vital role of error correction to ensure data integrity. Innovations like the open-sourcing of the Trellis BMA code are highlighted, as well as the surprising resilience of DNA against radiation, showcasing the promising future of this groundbreaking technology.