Julian Silverman, PhD, is a chemist and educator teaching cosmetic and material science at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. While researching how to develop biobased surfactants from waste, he fell in love with exploring the diverse architectures small molecules assemble to create. His work translating science to non-scientists led him to the Science History Institute, where, as a Haas Fellow, he had the opportunity to dive deep into the historical, practical, and material history of soap. In addition to teaching and research, he has developed live science demonstrations for educational and public audiences, including Chemical (R)evolution, exploring the fine line between the chemical and biological origin of life.