Professor Saiful Islam was delighted to give an invited outreach talk on energy materials using 3D glasses to a large number of PhD students and postdocs at Monash University Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur as part of their international Net-Zero Speaker Series; this was held on 14th November 2025 in their new Centre for Net-Zero Technology.
Professor Islam, a materials chemist and dedicated science communicator, was introduced as a pioneer in the study of energy materials, spanning lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion systems, solid-state electrolytes, and emerging solar cell technologies. He also holds a Guinness World Record for generating the highest voltage produced by a lemon battery.
Before beginning his talk, Professor Islam invited attendees to put on a pair of red–blue 3D glasses that had been distributed. Several of his slides were specially designed with 3D effects, allowing crystal structures to “pop out” of the screen. This playful visual approach helped the underlying science become more accessible to everyone.
You can find out more about the event here.