Episode 38 | May 15, 2023

Luna Lu

Luna Lu

Roads are a critical piece of modern infrastructure, but the technology we rely on to maintain and build them is nearly two centuries old.

Enter Luna Lu, Founder and CEO of Wavelogix and Acting Head of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. In this conversation, she shares how her team is using IoT and AI to disrupt and advance the concrete industry. She explains how her “smart concrete” solution enables more intelligent and efficient construction decisions, decreasing costs and environmental impact.

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Episode Guest

Luna Lu

Luna Lu

Founder & CEO

Professor Lu is an academic leader, innovator, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to discovery, education, and technology translation in the engineering community to advance our nation’s civil infrastructure systems. Her work has been well recognized internationally and is supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, Department of Transportation, and the private sector. In addition to her work at Purdue University, she has also founded several startup companies and translated several patents out of her research lab.

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Episode Host

Zac Darnell

Zac Darnell

Engagement Manager

Zac’s professional journey blends hands-on product development expertise with strategic leadership in consulting and technology, laying the groundwork for his current role at SEP.

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