EPISODE · Jan 23, 2022 · 40 MIN
From Science Fiction to Building Plasma Rockets for Interstellar Travel: An Interview with Jamal Olatunji
from SpaceBase Podcast · host Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
An interview with Jamal Olatunji. Jamal is a Research Engineer at the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering, chemistry and nanotechnology from Massey University. He is developing mathematical models of superconducting magnets and machines, and researching applications of high-temperature superconductivity to develop plasma rockets for interstellar space. In this interview, we learn about Jamal's journey from working in the agritech industry as a mathematical modeler to working on cutting edge projects on novel electric propulsion systems for space transportation.Resources:Robinson Research InstituteWellington UniventuresEmerging Innovator ProgrammeHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show
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An interview with Jamal Olatunji. Jamal is a Research Engineer at the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering, chemistry and nanotechnology from Massey University. He is developing mathematical models of superconducting magnets and machines, and researching applications of high-temperature superconductivity to develop plasma rockets for interstellar space. In this interview, we learn about Jamal's journey...
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