April 25, 2025 — The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) was honoured to welcome Professor Mukesh Kumar from the University of Cambridge for the first lecture of the Easter term in the Quantum and Advanced Materials for Sustainable Societies (QAMSS) series.
In a highly engaging session, Professor Kumar delivered a talk on Building Resilient Critical Minerals Supply Chains, addressing the urgent global need for secure and sustainable access to key materials. His lecture offered valuable insights into the strategies and innovations required to strengthen supply chains critical for the technologies of the future, including renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and electronics.
The event attracted a wide audience of students, researchers, and industry professionals, highlighting the growing interest in the intersection of advanced materials and sustainable development.
QAMSS organizers shared their enthusiasm for the successful launch of the Easter term series, posting:
"It was an honour to welcome Prof. Mukesh Kumar, University of Cambridge at CGC today! In the first #QAMSS lecture of this term, Prof. Mukesh Kumar gave us a very interesting talk about Building Resilient Critical Minerals Supply Chains."
The lecture set a high bar for the rest of the term and reaffirmed CGC’s dedication to fostering impactful conversations at the forefront of materials science and sustainability.