Episode Four — How Many States of Liquid Water Are There?
In this episode of H2whOa!, hosts Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty and Dr. Ted Hullar explore the states of liquid water. If you think there’s only one state of liquid water, think again! Dr. Pablo Debenedetti of Princeton University and hyper-realistic artist Olumide Oresegun join us to dive into this topic.
Guests
Scientist: Dr. Pablo Debenedetti
Photo retrieved from: cbe.princeton.edu/people/pablo-debenedetticfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/
Dr. Pablo Debenedetti is a prominent figure in the scientific community, holding the position of Dean for Research at Princeton University. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he obtained his masters and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1985. In the same year, Dr. Debenedetti joined the faculty at Princeton, where he has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering and materials science.
Throughout his career, Dr. Debenedetti has been recognized for his exceptional research endeavors. Using theoretical and computational research, he has published over 300 research papers which have been cited over 33,000 times. Dr. Debenedetti also published a book titled “Metastable Liquids: Concepts and Principles” (1997). His contributions showcase his expertise in an array of topics such as the structure, dynamics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics of liquids and glasses.
Beyond his research accomplishments, Dr. Debenedetti has been actively involved in academic leadership roles. He has served as the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering. His dedication to fostering research and collaboration has been instrumental in shaping the scientific landscape at Princeton and beyond.
Dr. Debenedetti’s exceptional contributions to academia have earned him recognition and awards from prestigious scientific societies. Through his ongoing commitment to research and education, Dr. Debenedetti’s influence extends far beyond Princeton University, making him a respected and influential figure in the scientific community.
Artist: Oresegun Olumide
Photo: Lance Iversen, http://olumideoresegunstudios.com/about.html
More about Oresegun Olumid
Instagram @oluhyperclassical
Olumide’s website: olumideoresegunstudios.com
Oresegun Olumide is a remarkable hyper-realistic artist from Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria. Olumide’s love for drawing and painting started when he was 4, taking personal and artistic inspiration from Pablo Picasso and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. His extraordinary talent in creating lifelike and detailed paintings has garnered international acclaim and recognition, captivating audiences worldwide.
His pieces often depict ordinary subjects like people, animals, and everyday objects interacting with water, but with such incredible precision and detail that they seem to come to life. Through his masterful use of color, light, and shadow, he brings a sense of depth and realism to his artwork, leaving viewers in awe of his skillful craftsmanship.
Olumide currently owns his own art studio in Ikorodu, Nigeria where he showcases his art. Olumide’s artistry continues to leave a lasting impact on the world, as he continues to push the boundaries of hyper-realistic art and inspire creativity in others.
Helpful definitions
https://www.mindat.org/taxon-8251818.html
Amorphous: Describes a substance without a regular crystal lattice structure, having a disordered arrangement of atoms or molecules. Examples include glass and certain plastics.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Computational: Using computers and algorithms for calculations, simulations, and data processing.
https://byjus.com/chemistry/crystallization/
Crystallization: The process of transforming a substance from a liquid or gas into a solid state, forming a regular, repeating pattern of atoms or molecules.
https://byjus.com/question-answer/define-rigidity-compressibility-density-and-fluidity/#
Rigidity: Pertains to molecules or solids with limited internal motion or flexibility due to strong bonding and fixed atom positions.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercool
Supercool: Supercooling is when a liquid remains in a liquid state below its freezing point due to the absence of nucleation sites for solidification.
https://www.britannica.com/science/thermodynamics
Thermodynamics: The study of energy transformations and matter’s behavior at the macroscopic level, involving temperature, pressure, volume, and energy.