Innovation & Impact centers relevant, thought-provoking topics that highlight innovation, with the opportunity to focus on and discuss impact. Each episode of this podcast series features a Penn Engineering faculty member as the moderator, and three School faculty members that serve as thought leaders and panelists.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Innovation & Impact
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Innovation & Impact centers relevant, thought-provoking topics that highlight innovation, with the opportunity to focus on and discuss impact. Each episode of this podcast series features a Penn Engineering faculty member as the moderator, and three School faculty members that serve as thought leaders and panelists.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
Innovation & Impact Podcast Episode 12: Driving the Future with Benedetto Vigna
<p>Episode 12 of the Innovation & Impact podcast features <a href="https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corporate/board-directors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benedetto Vigna</a>, CEO of Ferrari, whose career spans from engaging in cutting-edge semiconductor research to leading one of the world’s most iconic brands. In this episode, host <a href="https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/vijay-kumar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vijay Kumar</a>, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering and Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM), sits down with Vigna, who reflects on his journey from physicist and innovator to industry leader, sharing how early breakthroughs in sensor technology, now embedded in everyday devices like smartphones, helped shape his approach to innovation.</p><br><p>The conversation explores how Vigna is guiding Ferrari through a new era of electrification and digital transformation while staying true to the company’s legacy of performance and design. From pioneering microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to advancing next-generation vehicles, he emphasizes the importance of combining deep technical expertise with a clear vision for the future.</p><p>Listen to Episode 12 for insights into how the technologies are shaping high-performance sports cars today, with the company’s focus on the impact of people and the planet.</p><br><p>Subscribe to Penn Engineering’s Innovation & Impact podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/responsible-innovation/id1710434666?i=1000672366469" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5CbLMERH3ELb8ji7bnJlCk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favorite listening platforms, or find all the episodes on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZb2TRlTXcIyd6R1Wg5Ty55SnNR8Y18N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Penn Engineering YouTube channel</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 22, 2026
Innovation & Impact Podcast: Designing the Future of AI and the Next Era of Computing
<p>Hosted by <a href="https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/vijay-kumar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vijay Kumar</a>, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering and Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5T6xwg2X-Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode 11</a> of Penn Engineering’s Innovation & Impact podcast features <a href="https://samueli.ucla.edu/people/jason-jingsheng-cong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Cong</a>, Distinguished Professor in Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCLA’s Samueli’s School of Engineering. A pioneer in customizable computing whose work has helped redefine how modern computing systems are designed and optimized, Cong reflects on the technological shifts that have reshaped the field over the past two decades, from the end of Dennard scaling to the growing importance of energy efficiency in an AI-driven world.</p><br><p>As artificial intelligence models grow larger and more complex, the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach to computing is no longer sustainable. Instead, Cong highlights the rise of specialized hardware architectures tailored to specific workloads, enabling dramatic improvements in performance and efficiency. His insights shed light on how customizable computing has become foundational to advances in deep learning and large-scale AI systems. The conversation also explores the evolution of tools like FPGAs and high-level synthesis, which are transforming how engineers design and deploy hardware. </p><br><p>For everyday users, this shift matters because it directly impacts how fast, affordable and energy-efficient the technologies we rely on — like smartphones, voice assistants and AI-powered tools — can become. The innovations discussed in this episode are helping shape a future where AI is not only more powerful, but also more accessible and sustainable in daily life.</p><br><p>Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5T6xwg2X-Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 11</a> of Penn Engineering’s Innovation & Impact podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/responsible-innovation/id1710434666?i=1000672366469" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5CbLMERH3ELb8ji7bnJlCk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favorite listening platforms, or find all the episodes on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZb2TRlTXcIyd6R1Wg5Ty55SnNR8Y18N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Penn Engineering YouTube channel</a>. </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 24, 2026
Inventing for the Real World with Penn’s National Academy of Inventors Fellows
<p>In this episode of Penn Engineering’s Innovation & Impact podcast, host <a href="https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/vanessa-z-chan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vanessa Chan</a>, Vice Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Jonathan and Linda Brassington Practice Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, sits down with three faculty members who were recently named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), one of the highest distinctions for academic inventors whose work has made a measurable impact on society.</p><br><p>Chan is joined by <a href="https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/boon-thau-loo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boon Thau Loo</a>, RCA Professor in Computer and Information Science and Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Global Initiatives, <a href="https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/andre-dehon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">André DeHon</a>, Boileau Professor of Electrical Engineering in Electrical and Systems Engineering, and <a href="https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/haim-h-bau/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haim Bau</a>, the Richard H. and S.L. Gabel Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics. Together, they share the stories behind the inventions that have shaped their fields, from cloud infrastructure and AI hardware to point-of-care diagnostics, and discuss the mindset that drives transformative innovation.</p><br><p>Beyond the technologies themselves, the conversation explores the habits and perspectives that shape great inventors. The guests discuss questioning the status quo, embracing interdisciplinary thinking and learning from failure, lessons that echo Benjamin Franklin’s spirit of invention at the founding of the University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>From childhood curiosity and unconventional research paths to the realities of turning ideas into real-world impact, this episode offers an inside look at how Penn Engineering innovators translate research into technologies that improve lives around the world.</p><br><p>Listen to Episode 10 of Penn Engineering’s Innovation & Impact podcast to hear how these NAI Fellows approach invention and what their experiences can teach the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs.</p><br><p>Subscribe to Penn Engineering’s Innovation & Impact podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/responsible-innovation/id1710434666?i=1000672366469" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5CbLMERH3ELb8ji7bnJlCk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favorite listening platforms, or find all the episodes on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZb2TRlTXcIyd6R1Wg5Ty55SnNR8Y18N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Penn Engineering YouTube channel</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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