Hertha Metals: A New Era for American Steel Production
America’s reliance on imported steel, a material critical for infrastructure, defense, and energy systems, has been a long-standing issue. The traditional coal-based steelmaking process, largely unchanged for centuries, is expensive, energy-intensive, and environmentally impactful. Hertha Metals, a company founded by Laureen Meroueh (SM ’18, PhD ’20 from MIT), is pioneering a revolutionary approach that promises…
