Thursday, December 8th, 2022
6:15-8:30 PM (EST)

featuring

Aaron Baskerville-Bridges
Co-Founder & VP Operations
Aeroshield Materials
Hyde Park, MA

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Abstract
This talk will provide an overview of how AeroShield evolved from a lab-based material science discovery at MIT’s Device Research Lab into a startup, as well as provide a glimpse into how AeroShield is planning to translate from pilot scale to commercialization.
 
Silica aerogels were first developed to insulate spacecraft as they are extremely lightweight, thermally insulating, and stable up to 600C…but they have always been blue. This talk will explain the fundamental material properties that enabled AeroShield to make the world’s most transparent aerogels, as well as explain the process by which AeroShield moved from benchtop to pilot scale manufacturing. There will be a discussion on how the window industry was engaged to influence AeroShield’s R&D path, the current funding environment for material science startups, and how AeroShield plans to get to commercial scale.

About the Speaker
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Aaron Baskerville-Bridges is Co-Founder & VP Operations of AeroShield Materials in Hyde Park, MA. AeroShield is a seed-stage MIT spinout developing super-insulating, transparent aerogels for windows, with the goal of bringing state-of-the-art energy efficiency into buildings at an affordable price. Aaron completed his SM in Chemical Engineering and MBA as part of the MIT Leaders For Global Operations program. At AeroShield, Aaron wears many hats – helping specify and source equipment, working with potential industry partners, technical recruiting, and marketing. He is passionate about the potential to use new materials to reduce global CO2 emissions while also saving homeowners money. Prior to MIT, Aaron spent three years with the Boston Consulting Group as a management consultant supporting operational improvement projects in the energy sector, supply chain optimization, and private equity due diligence work.
Technical Program
6:15 p.m.: Arrival, Registration, Social
6:45 p.m.: Dinner
7:15 p.m.: Featured Speaker, Aaron Baskerville-Bridges
8:00 p.m.: Social & Networking
8:30 p.m.: Adjourn
Location & Parking
Boston University
110 Cummington Mall
Mechanical Engineering Department Conference Room (245)
Boston, MA
Registration Closed

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