Challenges in Higher Ed & Research || Prof. Andreas Kreisel || Physicist || DPT Podcast || Ep 3

Decoding Phase Transitions - the DPT Podcast || Ep.3 || Feat. Prof. Andreas Kreisel (Part 1) Welcome to a truly insightful episode of DPT podcast! In Part 1 of our two-part series, we sit down with the brilliant Professor Andreas Kreisel, a physicist currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Many of us don't anticipate the hurdles that come with a career, especially in the demanding world of higher education and research. But what if you could be prepared? In this compelling conversation, we dive into the pivotal early decisions and strategies that shaped Professor Kreisel's remarkable career journey. In this episode, we'll explore: * What the initial years after earning your degree truly look like. * Strategies for facing challenges during the crucial early phases of higher education and research. * A dive into how groundbreaking research is conducted. * Understanding the demands of pursuing a PhD. This episode focuses on his incredible journey leading up to and including his PhD. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss Part 2 (https://youtu.be/gU4SORrSlgI), where we'll delve into his postdoctoral work, his habilitation experience, and his exciting new role as an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in Sweden starting from 2026! Decoding Phase Transitions (DPT Podcast): Your go-to source for understanding the unique career 'phases' of leading professionals in academia and industry. Subscribe for more expert interviews, insightful physics lectures, and practical skill-building content. 🎙️ About This Episode's Guest: Professor Andreas Kreisel is currently an Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Homepage: https://nbi.ku.dk/english/research/condensed-matter-physics/?pure=en/persons/472920 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DoVjYpYAAAAJ&hl=de His Research Areas: Unconventional Superconductivity ⏰ Episode Chapters: 0:00:00 Welcome & Episode Introduction 00:03:24 Falling in love with Physics 00:04:37 Childhood influences & interests 00:08:53 German school system: then & now 00:12:46 Parental support & its role 00:14:23 Why choose Physics? 00:16:30 University selection process 00:19:22 The importance of campus visits 00:21:14 Initial university challenges & coping strategies 00:36:47 Choosing a PhD advisor & topic 00:41:00 PhD research questions & problem-solving methods 01:01:41 Final Thoughts 🔗 Resources Mentioned / Related Links: Niel’s Bohr Institute, Uni Copenhagen, Denmark: https://nbi.ku.dk/english/study/ University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA: https://admissions.ufl.edu Goethe University Frankfurt: https://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/study University of Leipzig: https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/studying/prospective-students/courses-of-study 👋 Connect with Sananda Biswas (Host): YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@SanandaBiswasPhD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sananda-biswas-PhD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sananda.biswas.phd #️⃣ Hashtags:#Academia #HigherEducation #Research #PhDLife #EarlyCareer #Physics #CondensedMatterPhysics #Superconductivity #AcademicChallenges #Podcast #UniversityLife #ScienceCareerDecoding