Delbert E. Day Lecture on Glass Science and Technology
Speaker: Dr. Claudio Mazzali
Position: Vice President of Global Research, Corning, Inc.
Lecture Title: Precision at Scale: Navigating the Science-to-Factory Continuum that Reshapes Industries for Glass Manufacturing and Beyond
Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 15, at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Innovation Lab atrium, Missouri S&T
Event Details:
- A student poster session and reception will take place before the lecture.
About Dr. Claudio Mazzali:
- Joined Corning in 2001, serving in various roles.
- Leads early-stage innovation efforts across multiple business sectors including display technologies, optical communications, and healthcare.
- Holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Campinas, Brazil.
Honoring Dr. Delbert E. Day:
- This lecture series honors Dr. Day, a Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Missouri S&T.
- Dr. Day is known for his work in specialty glasses that have advanced treatments for cancer and wound care.
Contributions of Dr. Day:
- Co-invented radioactive glass microspheres (TheraSphere) used in liver cancer treatment.
- Developed a bioactive glass material, Mirragen, to expedite wound healing.
- Founder of Mo-Sci Corp., producing specialized glasses for various industries.
Recognition:
- The Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health was named in recognition of his contributions to medical treatments.
About Missouri S&T:
- A STEM-focused research university with over 7,000 students.
- Offers over 100 degrees across 40 fields of study, noted for strong salary impacts post-graduation.
For More Information: Missouri S&T Website
