TRANPHONX PODCAST

Phong Tran
TRANPHONX PODCAST

My name is Phong Tran, I studied Astrophysics at York University. I was very interested in it, as it gave me insights into a lot of different types of technologies and ways to thought. I also met and continue to meet some very interesting people, and wanted to share with you all the stories and beautiful minds of the people I have come across along the way. With all the best, Phong Tran

  1. 03/30/2021

    The Theory of Music What is Music & Who is Sean Finn | Mexican Beauty In Red | TRANPHONX Podcasts

    Welcome to the next episode of the podcast where I interview my special guest Sean Finn who is the artist behind the melancholic and poetic single : Mexican Beauty In Red.   Sean is an artist who is based out of Ireland and today we talk about his musical influences, his thoughts on music, the reasons why people make music and more.   Sean and I became friends through our internship at DESY, a physics research center and Europe's second largest particle collider, where Sean worked on some of the projects instrumentation, and has continued to complete his Master's in Biophysics, where he did a project on MRI Physics.   How he ends up pursuing his dreams in music and doing a 360 is discussed here and I end up forcing him to perform for me : )   I hope you guys enjoy the podcast, if you do, please leave a like, thumbs up and subscribe.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanfinnsta...​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanfinnsta​Mexican Beauty in Red Music Video: https://youtu.be/fOsY_5aEqj8​ @ 0:00​ Introduction @  1:38​ Mexican Beauty in Red : A Deeper Look Into The Music @ 4:36​ Melodies, Music & The History of Music @ 8:12​ Where Does Music Come From : From Nature To Tribal @ 12:25​ Music & Influences : The Long Line of Music @ 22:05​ Music as a Business : Music For Profit VS Music For Expression @ 27:49​ From Science to Music : On Leaving Science & Going into Music @ 32:05​ Why I Left Science & Into The World of Business @ 40:16​ The Original : By Sean Finn @ 46:58​ The Cover : Blue Boy - Sean Finn @ 51:30​ Conclusions

    54 min
  2. 01/20/2021

    Financial Quantitative Analytics & Astrophysics | Gianfranco Bino | TRANPHONX Podcasts #11

    In this video, I talk to my good friend and former colleague of mine Gianfranco Bino who was in my classes when I was at York University studying astrophysics. Franco and I worked on the same project together, in different wings of the research, and he has gone on to get his master's in Applied Mathematics at Western University. Franco is now currently finishing his Ph.D. in applied mathematics and has landed his dream job as a quantitative analyst at a bank in Toronto. In this podcast, I ask him about his work, his past, and how he got to where he is today. I try to keep the content as easy to consume as possible, so I'm hoping you all enjoy the video, and leave any questions for myself, or for Franco, in the comments below.   @ 0:00 Introduction: Gianfranco Bino Ph.D. Applied Mathematics & Quantitative Analyst @ 1:05 Quantitative Analytics: Mathematical & Algorithmic Development for Financial Products @ 3:12 Fixed Income, High Yield High-Risk Bonds and Predictive Modelling  @ 5:45 Risk Assessment: Parameters of The Model and How to Analyze Assessment @ 6:55 Markov Mixture Models: Credit Migration Using Markovian Statistics @ 8:53 Markov Chains & Brownian Motion: Stochastic Processes and Randomness @ 11:32 The Randomness of Financial Modelling: The Chaos in Economics and Financial Data @ 14:07 Predictive Error Mitigation: Reducing Risk & Credit Rating Formulation @ 18:16 Algorithmic Trading: Growth in The Sector Using New Techniques @ 21:08 History and Background: Motivation, Limiting Factors & Drive @ 22:46 The Schematics & Organization: Creating a Working Entity By Design @ 24:44 Astrophysics & Mathematics: How Studying The Universe Ties In @ 28:26 Prestellar & Protostellar Cores: A Research on Magnetization States @ 31:34 An Astrophysicists Interpretation: Alien Life & Pondering of The Universe @ 35:35 Predicting Volatility: Market Dynamics & The Computer Models @ 38:06 Human Predictive Intelligence & The Effects of Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) & Machine Learning  @ 40:47 The Final Model of Predictive Analytics: Prospects of Developing An All in One Solution @ 46:45 Outro: Final Conclusions

    48 min
  3. 01/03/2021

    Virtual Reality Ph.D on Extended Reality, Biotechnology, Haptic Technology | TRANPHONX Podcasts

    In this episode of the podcast, I have a special guest with me Dipanjan Das, a scientist and virtual reality development researcher working on the parameters of Virtual Reality and how it will affect our futures. We dive into the topic of VR and I break down his research. We talk about the problems with VR, parameters of optimization, future technologies, and much, much, more. @ 0:00 Introduction: Dipanjan Daas -- Ph.D. Virtual Reality Development @ 0:27 A Research on Human Vision:  Visualizations and Augmented Reality @ 1:15 Current Problems with VR: Optimizing Headset Parameters @ 2:40 Parameters of Virtual Reality -- Resolutions, Field of View Design and Quality of Experience @ 3:54 Limits Of Human Biology: Maximum Visual Resolutions & Refresh Rates @ 4:40 Usage & Comfortability: Nausea, Flicker Rates, and Field of View  @ 7:03 VR , AR , MR , and XR Technologies: The Future of Virtual Realities @ 8:11 The XR Umbrella, Extended Reality and The Umbrella of Augmentation @ 10:34 The Virtual Reality Project: Designing the Minimum Requirements @ 12:25 Modelling the Human Eye and Biological Limitations  @ 15:10 Virtual Reality as A Business: Big Names in The Industry  @ 16:02 Applications of Virtual Reality: Stand Alone Devices, Haptic Technology, and The Future of Smartphones @ 17:42 Remote Applications of VR: Remote Training and Learning @ 18:46 Technologies Involved with VR: Integrating the Web of Technology @ 20:10 Integration of VR -- Haptics and Feedback Pasteables: Interacting With a Virtual World @ 25:40 Understanding the Psychology: Neuroscience, Virtual Worlds and the Psychological Effects of Augmented Perceptions @ 29:03 Commercialization: Emerging Technologies, Bringing Tech to The Consumer @ 29:54 Background and Motivation: The Route to Becoming a VR Developer and Researcher @ 34:38 Integrating Intelligence: Creating a Network of Supertechnologies, Artificial Intelligence, Superintelligence @ 35:55 Biotechnology and Embedding of Technology into The Human Body: Will Virtual Reality Become the New Reality? @ 37:24 A Moral Dilemma -- Privacy Concerns, Issues with Monitoring and Data Collection @ 39:49 Project: End Goals and Motives -- What This Research Will Bring Forward @ 41:11 The Future of VR Technology -- A More In-depth Talk, and Final Conclusions

    45 min
  4. 12/24/2020

    Physicist & Social Media Marketer on Comic Book Sci-Fi, Data Privacy, and The Psychology of Branding

    In this episode of the podcast, I invite my good friend Manav Chhuneja for a talk about his adventures from physics to social media marketing where we talk about everything from comic book heroes to the psychology of branding, storytelling, and growth hacks for Instagram, tik-tok and more. Manav is a social media marketer for a beauty company in India. He also talks about his experiences trying to immigrate here from India, and the immigration process that he has been dealing with throughout the way.  @ 0:00 Introduction @ 0:54 Social Media Marketing -- A Brief Introduction & Story @ 3:12 The Physics Degree, Science Vs Sci-Fi: Comic Books -- Not All Heroes Wear Capes @ 5:55 Why Physics? Intentions and Motives @ 13:08 Physics Research: Form Factors -- Calculating the Electrical Radius of the Proton @ 17:20 Starting The Journey -- A Story About Immigration to Canada @ 18:55 The Immigration Process: From India To Canada & Staying The Course @ 23:49 Social Media Marketing & An Introduction to The Methods @ 26:02 Privacy Concerns, Data Collection and The Sharing of Personal Information @ 30:04 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Game: Engaging with An Audience @ 32:50 How to Start -- Social Media Content Creation  @ 35:23 The Creation of Content Workflow: From Nothing to Something @ 38:18 Website SEO: A Search Engine Optimization Game & Playing the Ranks @ 40:12 Backlinks & Verification Systems: Credibility and Playing the Ladders @ 42:15 Networking & Collaborations: The Benefits of Helping Others @ 43:50 Your Name & Your Brand -- Creating Trust & Building Brands @ 44:36 Branding 101: A Cola Story @ 47:26 Social Currency: The Currency Of Names, Brands, And Trust @ 48:27 Outlining Your Objectives: You Are Your Goals @ 49:30 Capitalism & Manipulation: What Is True and What is False? @ 58:28 Outro

    59 min

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My name is Phong Tran, I studied Astrophysics at York University. I was very interested in it, as it gave me insights into a lot of different types of technologies and ways to thought. I also met and continue to meet some very interesting people, and wanted to share with you all the stories and beautiful minds of the people I have come across along the way. With all the best, Phong Tran

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