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Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

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34 episodes

3 months ago

How important is it to be productive to succeed in academia? And what about being creative? In this episode, we once again have the pleasure talking to Prof. Fredrik Höök, Professor of Nano and Biophysics, at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of technology. Prof. Hook was our guest in episode 29. Then we had an interesting conversation around several aspects related to research and life in science. At the end of the session, there were still lots of questions that I was curious...

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How important is it to be productive to succeed in academia? And what about being creative? In this episode, we once again have the pleasure talking to Prof. Fredrik Höök, Professor of Nano and Biophysics, at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of technology. Prof. Hook was our guest in episode 29. Then we had an interesting conversation around several aspects related to research and life in science. At the end of the session, there were still lots of questions that I was curious...

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Episodes (20/34)

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

34. Challenges of an academic career path – a conversation on productivity, creativity, and funding

How important is it to be productive to succeed in academia? And what about being creative? In this episode, we once again have the pleasure talking to Prof. Fredrik Höök, Professor of Nano and Biophysics, at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of technology. Prof. Hook was our guest in episode 29. Then we had an interesting conversation around several aspects related to research and life in science. At the end of the session, there were still lots of questions that I was curious...

2 years ago

1 hour 1 minute

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

33. Modelling and Mathematical Models in Science

What is an initial value problem? And why do many of us find mathematical modelling so challenging? In this episode, we again have the honor of talking to Prof. Marina Axelson-Fisk, Professor in Mathematical Statistics at Chalmers University of Technology. This is the third time Prof. Axelson-Fisk is a guest in Science on Surfaces – tips, tricks and tools, and this time she shares some of her vast knowledge on mathematical modelling and how this is used in science. As always...

3 years ago

46 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

32. Life as a PhD student and research in Food science and food engineering

What is life in research like? How ambitious and performance-oriented do you have to be to do a PhD? And - what is the difference between Food science and Food engineering? I this episode, we talk to Dr. Holly Huellemeier, Graduate Research Assistant at the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at the Ohio State University, to learn more about what it is like to spend years in research to earn a doctoral degree. At the time of the recording, Dr. Huellemeier had just gra...

3 years ago

51 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

31. Data analysis basics and how to make the most of the collected data

Data analysis basics and how to make the most of the collected data How do you maximize the information extraction from that data that you may have spent weeks collecting? And what is the difference between ‘precision’ and ‘accuracy’? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Marina Axelson-Fisk, Professor in Mathematical Statistics at Chalmers University of Technology about Data analysis, to learn more about how to make the most of the data that you have collected. In this informative conversation, ...

3 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

30. Collecting quality data with QCM-D – what to consider and pitfalls to avoid

Collecting quality data with QCM-D – what to consider and pitfalls to avoid How do you maximize your chances of a measurement being successful? And which are the main pitfalls to avoid when planning and executing experiments? In this episode, we talk to Jennie Ringberg, Global Technical Product Manager for QSense at Biolin Scientific, to learn more about the practical aspects of data collection and experimental design with the ambition to maximize the data quality. The conversation focuses on...

3 years ago

44 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

29. A conversation on research related to Biological nanoparticles, Virus infections and Vaccine development

Why are surface analytical tools useful when scrutinizing virus infections and when trying to figure out ways to tackle them? And what makes research successful? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Fredrik Höök, Professor of Nano and Biophysics, at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology, about his research and work related to biological nanoparticles, virus infections, and vaccine development. This inspiring and intriguing conversation covered multiple facets of academic...

3 years ago

58 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

28. Design of Experiments and how to make the most of the time spent in the lab

Is it possible to be more time-efficient when planning, executing and evaluating experiments? And what do the latin squares have to do with it? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Marina Axelson-Fisk, Professor in Mathematical Statistics at Chalmers University of Technology about Design of Experiments, DoE, to learn more about how to efficiently plan your work and to make the most of the time spent in the lab. As always, we start with the basics, and Prof. Axelson-Fisk takes us through what DoE...

3 years ago

51 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

27. QCM-D technology – a microbalance to scrutinize molecule surface interaction

What is Quartz Crystal microbalance with Dissipation monitoring? And what’s the deal with all the harmonics? In this episode, we talk to Fredrik Pettersson and Erik Nilebäck, both Senior Application Scientists at Biolin Scientific, about the QCM-D technology. Erik has a MSc in Engineering Biology and Devices and Materials in Medicine and a Ph.D. in Bioscience, and Fredrik has a MSc in Biophysical engineering. Both Erik and Fredrik have extensive experience working with the QCM-D technology an...

3 years ago

58 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

26. The microbiome, probiotics and research on bacterial adhesion in the gut

How is the gut-microbiota related to human health? And why do some Lactobacillus strains show health-promoting properties? I this episode, we talk to Dr. Joana Ortega-Anaya, postdoc researcher at the Department of Food Science and technology, at the Ohio State University, to learn more about probiotics and how food can be used to support the symbiotic microbes in the gut microbiome. Dr.Ortega-Anaya specializes in the study of milk components and how they affect probiotics and human heal...

3 years ago

36 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

25. Technologies and methods used in a Biointerfaces lab

What analytical instrumentation should you have in your biointerfaces lab? And which equipment should you prioritize investing in if the funding available for new instrument purchase is limited? I this episode, we talk to Dr. Jenny Malmstrom, Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland to learn more about lab instrumentation and analysis methods. With a background in bioengineering and nanoscience, Dr. Malmström has long experience characterizing ...

4 years ago

36 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

24. From biochemistry to surfactants and the academia – industry leap

How determined do you have to be to make a career as a scientist? Do all future positions have to be in the same field as the focus of your Ph.D. research? And what’s it like to transition from academia to industry? In this episode of Science on Surfaces, we take a different approach and dive into the mind of the scientist. We talk to Dr. Fredrik Andersson, Scientist and Project Leader at Agriculture and Food for Nouryon Performance formulations, about his career path, which started with a Ph...

4 years ago

19 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

23. Light interaction with matter - a conversation on colors, cooling, and the invisibility cloak

Did you know that light can be manipulated at the nanoscale to control not only colors but also chemical reactions as well as what we see, or do not see? In this interesting and last episode of the season, we talk to Prof. Magnus Jonsson, Associate Professor and Head of the Organic Photonics and Nano-Optics group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics at Linköping University in Sweden, about light-interaction with matter. Guiding us through the realm of different light-matter interact...

4 years ago

49 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

22. Mimicking the human tongue and exploring algae-based color agents in Food Science

Is it possible to map a specific taste experience without anyone tasting the actual product? And is it possible to prevent sensitive natural colorants from bleaching when used in acidic beverages? In this episode of Science on surfaces we talk to Dr. Younas Dadmohammadi, from the Abbaspourrad lab at Cornell University, about the discipline of food science. The conversation starts with Dr. Dadmohammadi explaining how this multidisciplinary area originated, and then he takes us through two of h...

4 years ago

34 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

21. The Li-ion battery – best in class and winner of the Nobel prize

How does a Li-ion battery differ from the ones you use in a torch? What makes it so special that its development even was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2019? And what’s the deal with the whiskers? In this episode of Science on surfaces we talk to Prof. Erik Berg about the fascinating area of Li-ion batteries. Prof. Berg is Associate senior lecturer and Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory, and Structural Chemistry at Uppsala University in Sw...

4 years ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

20. Nanomedicines – overcoming drug delivery challenges by intricate design

What are nanomedicines? And how are they different from traditional ones? In this episode of Science on surfaces we talk to Dr. Gustav Emilsson about the fascinating area of nanomedicines. Dr. Emilsson is working as a Postdoc with nanomedicine development at the department of Advanced drug delivery in Pharmaceutical Science at AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company. We start out by talking about what nanomedicines are and how they work. Dr. Emilsson explains how the intr...

4 years ago

43 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

19. Interfacial rheology – predicting product shelf lives and unwanted emulsion formation

How come egg and oil will turn into a nice emulsion called mayonnaise when mixed, while water and oil will unavoidably separate into two different phases no matter how vigorously you stir? And is there a way to predict the stability of such phase-mixtures? In this episode of Science on surfaces we talk to Dr. Susanna Lauren at Biolin Scientific about interfacial rheology and how this can be used to predict emulsion and foam stability. Susanna did her Ph.D. on superhydrophobic surfaces a...

4 years ago

22 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

18. The secrets on how to get published in high-impact scientific journals

Is it possible to learn a method that will help you get published in high-impact journals? And is there such a thing as writer’s block? In this first episode of Season 3 of Science on surfaces we talk to Dr Anna Clemens, Scientific writing coach & editor, about the challenges of scientific writing. Dr. Clemens has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and she is also a journalist. In her company “Scientists Who Write”, she helps scientists to improve their writing skills, write more efficiently, and...

5 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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17. Take control over your calendar and be happier with Structure

Is it really possible to get more done in less time and at the same time be happier and perhaps even live longer? In this last episode for the season, we talk to David Stiernholm, Struktör, about structure. For almost two decades, David has been helping people and organizations become more efficient by creating better structure and order. The episode is packed with inspiration, tips, tricks, and tools on how to get started structuring your work and, once and for all, get rid of that ove...

5 years ago

53 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

16. Superhydrophobicity – the powerful property behind the lotus leaf effect and self-cleaning surfaces

What makes a liquid droplet just roll off the surface of a lotus leaf? And what does it take for us to mimic this extraordinary design by nature and to make self-cleaning surfaces? In this episode of Season 2 of Science on surfaces we talk to Dr. Susanna Lauren at Biolin Scientific about superhydrophobic surfaces. Susanna did her Ph.D. on superhydrophobic surfaces and microfluidics and she is an expert on surface-related phenomena, such as surface tension, wettability, adhesion, and sur...

5 years ago

20 minutes

Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

15. Surface free energy – the “surface tension” of a solid

What makes a liquid spread more on some surfaces than on others? In this episode of Season 2 of Science on surfaces we talk to Dr. Susanna Lauren at Biolin Scientific about Surface Free Energy. Susanna did her Ph.D. on microfluidics and superhydrophobic surfaces and is an expert on surface-related phenomena, such as surface tension, wettability, adhesion, and surface free energy. Susanna describes how the surface free energy of a solid arises and how molecular interactions such as cohesive an...

5 years ago

19 minutes