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Under the Microscope
by The Science Talk
Spotlighting Materials & Nanoscience – Dive into groundbreaking research, cutting-edge innovations, and the inspiring stories of scientists shaping the future. This podcast brings the brilliance and passion of materials and nanoscience experts to center stage, connecting their insights with the world.If you like Materialism, StrugglingScientist Podcast then you will love Under the Microscope!Created by The Science Talk.Hosted by Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar
Episodes
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Engineering Living Materials for Sustainable Buildings with Anna Sandak
Can we build structures that are actually alive? This week on Under the Microscope, host Pranoti Kshirsagar is joined by Anna Sandak, Associate Professor and Head of the materials group at the University of Primorska, Slovenia. Anna's work bridges the gap between biology and materials science to...
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3 Foundations of a Successful Research Outreach Strategy
How do you design a research outreach strategy that actually works? In this solo episode of Under the Microscope, Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar breaks down a practical framework for science communication, research dissemination, and outreach planning for research projects and grant proposals. If you are...
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Invisible Factories: How Microbes Build Biofuels, Enzymes & Innovation
Original episode featuring humans: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XOlKQksRk7hGE3DBmcRO8?si=ab50d3ccf7b14e31 Ever wondered how invisible microbes create biofuels, enzymes, and breakthrough materials? This AI Lab experiment dives into the science of industrial fermentation and bioprocess...
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Secure Quantum Communication Explained by Doris Reiter
Watch to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AyHb676TAniPi1jrIiOh7?si=5TevPCQiSKW8CPqKLYGPMw&nd=1&dlsi=41743b05bf864ac2 What does it take to make quantum communication truly secure? In this episode, theoretical physicist Dr. Doris Reiter breaks down the science behind the SUPER...
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3D Microscopy at the Speed of Life
How can we image living brain cells in 3D—without freezing, staining, or harming them? In this episode, physicist and optics innovator Prof. Humeyra Caglayan joins host Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar to discuss snapshot 3D microscopy—a breakthrough technology combining meta-optics, real-time image...
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Industrial Fermentation: Biofuels, Bioreactors, Microorganisms ft. Krist V. Gernaey
What does it take to scale up industrial processes using tiny living organisms? Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with Professor Krist Gernaey from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) near Copenhagen about the fascinating world of industrial fermentation. Discover the crucial role of bioreactors…
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Graphene Straintronics - Prague to Production ft. Martin Rejhon
How close are we to a future powered by the incredible flexibility of graphene? Pranoti Kshirsagar sits down with Dr. Martin Rejhon, a leading group leader at Charles University in Prague, to unravel his pioneering work in straintronics – manipulating graphene's properties through mechanical...
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Quantum dots, Quantum light, Future of communication, QuanTour
In this episode of Under the Microscope, we travel to Poland to meet Prof. Anna Musiał from Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, our final QuanTour Hero! 🧑🔬✨ Anna shares her expertise on quantum dots, quantum emitters, and their crucial role in quantum communication. 👀 Highlights…
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Multi qubit devices, Crystal phase quantum dots, Quantum secure communication, QuanTour
Prof. Nika Akopian from the Technical University of Denmark, our next QuanTour Hero! 🧑🔬✨ Nika shares his groundbreaking research on multi-qubit devices with photonic interfaces and the fascinating potential of crystal-phase quantum dots in quantum computing and the quantum internet. 👀...
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Single photons, Quantum light, Human vision, QuanTour
Prof. Wolfgang Löffler from the Leiden Institute of Physics, our next QuanTour Hero! 🧑🔬✨ Wolfgang shares insights into his fascinating research on the interaction of light and matter at the quantum level, including groundbreaking work with quantum dots and single photons. 👀 Highlights from…
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Emerging quantum technology, QuanTour, Moire superlattices
Brian Geradot, a QuanTour Hero and Professor at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, shares his groundbreaking research in quantum devices and emerging technologies. Brian’s work explores the properties and interactions of single particles like electrons and photons, with a focus on 2D materials,...
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NanoFrazor, High temperature thermal Lithography, Precision at nanoscale
Prof. Elisa Riedo of Chemical Engineering at NYU speaks about research on nanoscale materials and her development of the groundbreaking NanoFrazor, revolutionizing applications in medicine, electronics, and beyond. 🧬 From graphene’s unique properties to creating diamond-like structures, Elisa’s...
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[AI SUMMARY] 225. Site-Controlled Quantum Dots ft. Emanuele Pelucchi
DISCLAIMER - This episode was generated with AI and hence the information is not entirely reliable. Please make sure to listen to the full episode which is the original source featuring (the humans) Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar and Dr. Emanuele Pelucchi - Quantum Dots (Hidden) in Nano pyramids This...
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Site controlled quantum dots, QuanTour, Future technologies
Emanuele Pelucchi, the next QuanTour Hero, who is leading groundbreaking research at the Tyndall National Institute in Ireland. Emanuele shares his innovative work on site-controlled quantum dots and quantum light sources, with a focus on quantum computing and cryptography. Emanuele dives deep…
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[AI SUMMARY] 223. Photons & Spins in Sync ft. Mete Atature l Pranoti Kshirsagar
Make sure to the full episode featuring (the humans) Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar and Prof. Mete Atature - Quantum Ceilidh: Photons & Spins in Sync This episode was generated with Google's NotebookLM. On this episode of "Under the Microscope" as we explore the fascinating world of quantum communication...
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[AI SUMMARY] 224. Fastest Cameras Capture Electron Dynamics ft. Francesca Calegari
This episode was generated by NotebookLM. The episode features an interview with Francesca Caligari, a leading physicist who specializes in ultra-fast science and attosecond physics. The interview focuses on Francesca's research, which explores the dynamic nature of matter at incredibly short…
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Attosecond technology, Ultra fast light pulses, Flash photography
Prof. Francesca Calegari from the University of Hamburg and DESY. Dive into the world of ultra-fast light pulses, attosecond technology, and how these methods capture the dynamic nature of matter at the electron level. Prof. Calegari shares her journey from Italy to Germany, her pioneering...
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Turkey to Cambridge, Mete Atature's Career in Science l #223
From his academic beginnings in Turkey at Bilkent University to groundbreaking research in the US, Switzerland, and finally at Cambridge University, Mete shares how his passion for quantum optics and materials science evolved through diverse international experiences. Discover how Mete’s…
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Photons & Spins Synced, Quantum Physics, Mete Atature, QuanTour
Prof. Mete Atature, a leading quantum scientist from the University of Cambridge and the 6th QuanTour Hero. Mete Atature dives deep into his groundbreaking research on quantum networks, secure communications, and quantum sensing technologies. Throughout the episode, Professor Atature explains the...
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High efficiency quantum photon sources, Quandela, QuanTour
Prof. Pascale Senellart, a leading quantum scientist and co-founder of Quandela. Pascale, a QuanTour hero, shares insights on quantum technologies and how her team is pushing the boundaries with quantum dots, modular quantum computers, and single-photon sources. Throughout the episode, Pascale...
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[Announcement] Twitter/X to BlueSky l Pranoti Kshirsagar
In this special announcement episode, Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar shares exciting news: the Real Scientists Nano rotation curation account is moving from Twitter/X to BlueSky and will now be named Under the Microscope, aligning with our flagship podcast. Tune in to hear about the history of this...
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[Advice Line] Navigating Germany for Biotech and Data Science Students: Advice on Master’s, Jobs, and Language Barriers
In this special solo episode of Under the Microscope, host Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar shares invaluable advice for students and young professionals looking to pursue a master’s degree or career in Germany, especially in fields like biotechnology, bioinformatics, and data science. Drawing from…
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(Career) Shift to Computational Chemistry ft. Amber Lim
In this snippet from episode 214 of ‘Under the Microscope,’ Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar talks with Amber Lim about her shift from aspiring to be a high school chemistry teacher to becoming a leading figure in computational chemistry. Discover how her passion for science evolved, the challenges she...
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(Career) From Legos to Nanosticks ft. Steve Streets l Pranoti Kshirsagar l Episode 203
Discover the fascinating career journey of Steve, from his childhood obsession with Lego to becoming a chemist working with nano sticks. In this snippet, Steve shares his unconventional path, from almost studying computer science to excelling in chemistry, overcoming academic challenges, and...
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What is Quantum Entanglement? ft. Carlos Anton Solanas l Pranoti Kshirsagar l Episode 221
In this mini-episode of Under the Microscope, we delve into the fascinating world of quantum entanglement with quantum communication expert Carlos Anton Solanas. Join us as Carlos explains how quick pulses of light transition atoms from their ground state to an excited state, leading to photon...
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From PhD to Tenure Track ft. Carlos Anton Solanes l Career Journey l Pranoti Kshirsagar l Episode 221
Career journey of Carlos Anton Solanes - a quantum physicist. Starting from their studies in Madrid, they share their experiences from a PhD internship in Pascal Senellart's group to securing a Marie Curie fellowship. They also discuss shifting research focus and locations—from semiconductor...
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Hot Single Photons for Quantum Communications, QuanTour
Carlos Anton Solanas from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Discover how Carlos and his team are using hot single photons and hexagonal boron nitride to revolutionize this field. 🔑 Key Highlights: Revolutionizing Quantum Communication: Carlos' research on hot single photons and their...
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Plasma & laser based compact particle accelerators
Jens Osterhoff, senior scientist and deputy director at the Bella Center, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Discover how Jens and his team are transforming large-scale particle accelerators into smaller, more affordable, and versatile machines using high-intensity lasers and plasmas. Key...
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Stress enhances quantum dot performance, QuanTour
Prof. Rinaldo Trotta, Sapienza University of Rome, delves into the unexpected advantages of manipulating quantum dots to boost their functionality, demystifies quantum entanglement, and discusses its practical applications in secure communications. Together, Pranoti and Rinaldo decode the...
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218. Chocolate Chips & Relaxed Quantum Dots ft. Armando Rastelli I Pranoti Kshirsagar
Summary Armando Rastelli, a professor at the Institute of Semiconductor and Solid-State Physics at Johannes Kepler University, discusses his research on quantum dots. Quantum dots are tiny semiconductor particles with unique optical and electronic properties. They are typically around 5…
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217. Future is Quantum ft. Tobias Heindel l Pranoti Kshirsagar
Summary Tobias Heindel leads a group called Quantum Communication Systems at the TU Berlin. They generate single particles of light called photons and use them to encode quantum information and transfer it between parties. This method of communication is ultra secure and provably secure based on...
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(VIDEO) 216. Devilish Details of Nanoscale Interfaces ft. Narayanan T N | Pranoti Kshirsagar
In this conversation, Pranoti Kshirsagar interviews T N Narayanan, a group leader at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Hyderabad. They discuss the field of materials and interface engineering, which focuses on understanding and controlling interfaces between different materials. T N...
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216. Devilish Details of Nanoscale Interfaces ft. Narayanan T N | Pranoti Kshirsagar
In this episode, host Pranoti Kshirsagar interviews scientist T N Narayanan about his research in materials and interface engineering. They discuss the applications of his work in transistors, catalysis, electronics, and water purification. Narayanan shares his career journey, including his work…
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215. [Video] SUPER Quantum ft. Doris Reiter | Pranoti Kshirsagar
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum science with Doris Reiter who is a theoretical physicist in Germany. Follow RealScientists Nano (https://twitter.com/RealSci_Nano) on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our...
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214. Crystals, Comics, Calculations, Chemistry ft. Amber Lim | Pranoti
In this fascinating episode of Under the Microscope, we delve into the world of crystals, comics, and computational chemistry with Amber Lim. Join us as we explore the intricate structures of intermetallic crystals, the power of computational methods to unravel their mysteries, and the creative…
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214. [Video] Crystals, Comics, Calculations, Chemistry ft. Amber Lim | Pranoti
In this fascinating episode of Under the Microscope, we delve into the world of crystals, comics, and computational chemistry with Amber Lim. Join us as we explore the intricate structures of intermetallic crystals, the power of computational methods to unravel their mysteries, and the creative…
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Green Chemistry ft. Julio Terra | My Research
Green Chemistry is incredibly important topic for more sustainable research practices in all kinds of industries, including and not limited to, such as, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, beauty producats, fragrance industry. Check out the full episode - Nanoscience revolusionising Green Chemistry?...
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213. Faster phones, thanks to SPINTRONICS ft. Sofia Ferreira Teixeira | Pranoti
Sofia Ferreira Teixeira is a postdoctoral researcher at CIC nanoGUNE (Spain). In this episode Sofia speaks about her research in spintronics, her career journey and her favourite experiment (so far). Find Sofia on Twitter/X LinkedIn Instagram Follow...
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212. the MAGIC of Flows ft. Ketan Madane | Svenja
Ketan Madane is a PhD researcher at the University of Limerick (Ireland). In this episode Ketan speaks about his research, the MAgIC processes and computational fluid dynamics. Find Ketan on Twitter/X LinkedIn Instagram & Website Follow RealScientists Nano…
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Design thinking in science ft. Sebastian F. Maehrlein | Pranoti
Design thinking adds a lot of value to ways of working to be a successful scientist. Sebastian speaks from his own experience! Check out the full episode - Shaking Atomic Lattices with Strong Laser Pulses Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new...
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Quantum dots & defects ft. Lea Nienhaus | Pranoti
Quantum dots and other nanoscale materials contain defects. These defects not only change the optoelectronic properties but other properties as well. Lea Nienhaus and her group investigate the science behind glowy things. Check out the full episode - Glowly Things & Why They Glow Follow...
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Microstructures in LED lights ft. Rachel Oliver | Pranoti
We all have Gallium Nitride (GaN) at home in the filament of those LED lights. Rachel studies the microstructure of of the filament. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join...
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Technology Transfer in Automotive industry ft. Drew Evans | Pranoti
Prof. Drew Evans speak about the materials science side of developing technology in the lab and then transferring it to the production line. The challenges in the process and learnings as well. Listen to the full episode featuring Drew Evans. Follow RealScientists Nano…
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(Electric) Race Car in 1991 ft. Dimos Katsis | Pranoti
Listen to the full episode! Dimos is a director of electronics at Power America (USA). In this episode Dimos talks about the materials science & engineering behind electric car batteries, how we do not want to leave radioactive waste behind on other planets & in space, and about his time at Blue...
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211. Molecular Puzzles in Chemical Bathtubs ft. Chris Brewer | Svenja
Christopher Brewer is a Research Associate (Postdoc) at the University of Texas at Dallas (USA). In this episode Chris talks about his career journey, the Harry Potter themed course he developed, his time at a museum, secret sauce to making a reaction work and much much more! Find Chris on...
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KISS method & science besties ft. Antonija Grubisic-Cabo | Pranoti
Full episode ft. Antonija who is a Tenure Track Professor at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands). Join our mailing list Subscribe to our channel and follow on socials https://www.youtube.com/@the_ sciencetalk LINKEDIN - @The Science Talk...
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The cost of being a Traveling Scientist ft. Antonija Grubisic-Cabo | Pranoti
Full episode ft. Antonija who is a Tenure Track Professor at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands). Join our mailing list Subscribe to our channel and follow on socials https://www.youtube.com/@the_ sciencetalk LINKEDIN - @The Science Talk...
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210. KISS of Light ft. Antonija Grubisic-Cabo | Pranoti
Antonija is a Tenure Track Professor at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands). In this episode Antonija talks about the her academic journey, her favourite nanomaterial and of course about the KISS project where she found a group of science besties. Find Antonija on Twitter/X LinkedIn...
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209. Space Travel, Heavy Ions, Electric Cars ft. Dimos Katsis | Pranoti
Dimos is a director of electronics at Power America (USA). In this episode Dimos talks about the materials science & engineering behind electric car batteries, how we do not want to leave radioactive waste behind on other planets & in space, and about his time at Blue Origin. Find Dimos on...
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208. Simulating the Future of Quantum Materials ft. Antonio Manesco | Pranoti
Antonio is a postdoc researcher at TU Delft (the Netherlands). In this episode we cover quantum materials, quantum computing, QBits, topological insulators, need for open science & inequality in academia. Find Antonio on Twitter LinkedIn Instagram & his website. Follow RealScientists...
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Spotlighting Materials & Nanoscience – Dive into groundbreaking research, cutting-edge innovations, and the inspiring stories of scientists shaping the future. This podcast brings the brilliance and passion of materials and nanoscience experts to center stage, connecting their insights with the world.If you like Materialism, StrugglingScientist Podcast then you will love Under the Microscope!Created by The Science Talk.Hosted by Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar
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