Dynamic Interfaces and Resilient Materials: Seminar with Dr. Eran Edri

This week’s Monday Seminar welcomed Dr. Eran Edri from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, who presented a compelling and deeply relevant talk titled “Dynamic and Resilient Interfaces: From Self-Healing Semiconductors to Precision Membranes.”

In the context of a world facing accelerating climate challenges, the discussion brought timely insight into how advances in material science can support the urgent transition to clean energy, water security, and efficient carbon utilization. Dr. Edri shared a decade’s worth of research that spans from electrocatalysis and artificial photosynthesis to membrane engineering and self-healing semiconductors.

The seminar offered not only scientific depth but also a vision for scalable, practical solutions. Topics included:

• Antimony-doped catalysts that enable “self-repairing” CO₂ reduction systems

• Protective coatings that increase desalination membrane lifetime without compromising performance

• Few-nanometer inorganic membranes for coupling reactions in artificial photosynthesis

• Insights into metastable, self-healing semiconductors for next-generation photovoltaics

HG Energy was proud to take part in the discussion, exchanging ideas and engaging in a lively Q&A session. Events like this remind us of the privilege of having researchers like Dr. Edri share their work, bridging fundamental science and real-world application.