Dr. Andrew Dent is the Vice President, Library and Materials Research, of Material ConneXion. His research directs the implementation of consulting projects and the selection of innovative, sustainable and advanced materials to Material ConneXion’s Library, which currently has over 7,500 materials. From Whirlpool and Adidas to BMW, Proctor & Gamble and Ikea, Dr. Dent has helped numerous Fortune 500 companies develop or improve their products through the use of innovative materials.

He is a frequent speaker on sustainable and innovative material strategies and is the co-author of the "Material Innovation" books series. Dr. Dent has also contributed to many magazines including "Business Week," "Fast Company" and the "Financial Times."

He was awarded a doctorate in materials science from the University of Cambridge in England.

Futurism, Information Technology, Innovation, Construction, Technology, Science, Science and Technology Professionals, Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Science Business, TED, Creativity, Fast Company,