Pelotons, Priuses and Permanent Magnets

In this episode we talk with Alex Bretana, an SRNL physicist and postdoctoral fellow working in advanced energy and materials. Alex recently won a People’s Choice Award in a research SLAM where he described his innovative work to non-scientists. He enlightens us on his study of new materials for unique applications in science, such as next generation magnets in products we use every day! Learn how magnets will continue to get smaller leading to optimizations in electric vehicles, wind turbines and other energy technology. Alex also details his wide range of fascinating hobbies.