Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Materials Research at Material ConneXion and Chief Material Scientist at Material Bank, is known for his integrated approach to problem-solving. One of the world’s leading authorities on materials in design, Andrew has helped clients from start-ups and Fortune 500 companies take their products and spaces to the next level through innovative material selection and a unique cross-industry perspective. Co-author of the Material Innovation book series published by Thames & Hudson and a frequent speaker on sustainable material strategies at events like TEDxGrandRapids and TEDNYC, Dr. Dent is ever-ready to solve design problems with unexpected material solutions.