Saleem Ali, the University of Delawareâs Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment and the founding director of the Minerals, Materials and Society (MMS) Program, discussed how technology metals played a key role in allowing the switch to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology metals at home Article by Adam Thomas Illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase May 03, 2021 UDâs Saleem Ali discusses how technology metals play a pivotal role in allowing remote work during the pandemic Saleem Ali is the University of Delawareâs Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment and the founding director of the Minerals, Materials and Society (MMS) Program. Ali recently produced a short, educational documentary featured on the United Nations Environment Programmeâs YouTube channel highlighting the role of technology metals that allowed people around the world to switch from working in an office to working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. UDaily spoke with Ali about these technology metals and the role they play in helping power a remote-work world.