Prof. Catherine Ngila, Executive Director, recently participated in an interview by a New York Times podcast on Beauty and Science, entitled, THIS IS NOT A BEAUTY PODCAST, produced in collaboration with L’Oréal Groupe. The episode, The Essentiality of Beauty, explores the profound role beauty plays in our daily lives and the science behind it.
During the discussion, Prof. Ngila shared her journey of chemistry, focusing on her research in water quality management and its critical connection to both science and beauty.
The podcast featured insights from leading experts, including:
🔹 Paul Dalton, Associate Professor at the University of Oregon, known for inventing a 3D printer for artificial skin
🔹 Valerie Michault, Director of Human and Environmental Predictive Technologies at L’Oréal Groupe
🔹 Neuroscientist Afnan Azizi
🔹 Astrophysicist Becky Smethurst
🔹 Janet Wangari Olivero, VP for Research and Innovation at L’Oréal Groupe
🔹 Anne Colonna, Head of Advanced Research at L’Oréal Groupe
Each expert shared their unique perspective on how beauty intersects with their science field of research.
Listen to the full episode (36 minutes long) here: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-this-is-not-a-beauty-podcast/id1768813164?i=1000669732655 ]
Prof. Ngila’s segment appears between the 20th and 22nd minute.
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About L’Oreal’s Research & Innovation
During a visit to L’Oréal Groupe’s research laboratories in Paris, the Executive Director Prof. Catherine Ngila was impressed by the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of the beauty industry. L’Oréal’s expertise spans green chemistry, biology, biotechnology, and the eco-design of cosmetic formulations—pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation.
The visit included insightful lectures from leading scientists, emphasizing their relentless pursuit of breakthrough discoveries. By leveraging data, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and groundbreaking technologies, L’Oréal ensures the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and safety in their products.
Learn more about L’Oréal’s commitment to research and innovation: [https://www.loreal.com/en/beauty-science-and-technology/beauty-research-and-innovation/ ]
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