In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to this year's Keynote Speaker Professor Omowunmi (Wunmi) Sadik about how sustainable nanomaterials are transforming human health.
Sponsored Content by Pittcon May 16 2024Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Thought LeadersProfessor Omowunmi SadikDistinguished Professor and Director of The BioSMART CenterThe New Jersey Institute of Technology In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke with Professor Omowunmi Sadik, this year’s Keynote Speaker, about the transformative impact of sustainable nanomaterials on human health.
Your keynote presentation at Pittcon 2024 revolves around sustainable nanomaterials. What is meant by the term “sustainable nanomaterials,” and what initially sparked your interest in this area of research? Sustainable nanomaterials are derived with a low carbon footprint. The design involves reducing the use of volatile organic materials and considering bio-renewable materials with 100 % renewability and biodegradability.
Pittcon Thought Leader: Omowunmi SadikPlay How was it to be this year’s keynote speaker, and how did you find the talk yesterday? Having attended Pittcon for the past three decades, I’ve had the privilege of participating in numerous Coulter keynote lectures. It’s truly an honor to be named the 2024 Walter Coulter lecturer. I feel both delighted and humbled to be associated with those who have walked this path before me.
To address these challenges, objective measures of pain are needed. Similar to glucose monitors that objectively measure blood glucose levels, we should explore the identification of biomarkers for pain and the design of devices capable of objectively assessing pain levels. This is the driving force behind my work in pain biosensors.
Your biosensor technology for pain assessment is quite innovative. What are the key factors that led to its development, and how does it work? A close friend approached me regarding their daughter’s constant struggles with sickle cell disease. Doctors often faced challenges in accurately gauging the level of her pain, so she asked if it was feasible to devise an objective method for pain measurement.
What challenges have you faced in researching and developing nanomaterials that are economically beneficial yet environmentally benign? One of the primary challenges we face is persuading individuals of the significance of sustainability and the importance of designing sustainable materials. Over the past two decades, nanotechnology has been the subject of intensive study.
Can you discuss the roles of electrosynthesis and sonochemistry in the development of safe nanomaterials? Electrosynthesis allows us to create nanomaterials using electrons. It is a safe method that sidesteps the need for volatile organic substances. Sonochemistry operates on a similar principle, utilizing sound and acoustics to achieve material synthesis.
As we mark the 75th anniversary of Pittcon, could you share your first memory or experience of attending this conference and how it impacted your view of the scientific community? My first Pittcon experience dates back to 1993, over 30 years ago, when I was a grad student traveling from Wollongong, Australia. Encouraged by my mentor and advisor, Professor Gordon Wallace, I found myself immersed in the excitement of the event.
I vividly recall one instance at a SEAC dinner where I found myself seated across from Professor Allen Bard, whose electrochemistry textbook had been like a Bible to me. Though initially starstruck, a chance conversation during the break led to Professor Bard warmly introducing me to fellow attendees, catalyzing my integration into the community.
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