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Are you seeking for some tips and wisdom from scientists? Here we talk about science and share academic experiences and more. In general, I am keen on talking with people in any scientific fields and/or who have general interest in science because diversity provides resilience. This podcast will:  Deliver more detailed description about an academic life for all students who want to pursue an academic career Deep talks with academics about their research worksAcademic journeys and experiences Overall, any episode contains advice and guidance for everyone who has an interest in science. Website: sci-talk-naz.com Email: office@nazerke.info

  1. Robotics & AI: Fear vs. Reality | Lab Tour and Live Demos | The Future of Service Robots

    FEB 25

    Robotics & AI: Fear vs. Reality | Lab Tour and Live Demos | The Future of Service Robots

    In this episode, we’re joined by Prof. Francis wyffels and Dr. Andreas Verleysen from AIRO (AI & Robotics), the robotics team within IDLab (Ghent University – imec). Visit 'AIRO IDLab Ghent University - imec' website for more information: https://airo.ugent.be/More research works: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=r2JqQ0oAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://airo.ugent.be/ Relevant links mentioned in the episode:Dwengo - https://www.dwengo.org/Research at AIRO - https://airo.ugent.be/research/External video sources:  https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLGFKZ_2y13shMLgsFvFt91mbtBWodEZ-M Optimus - Gen 2 | Tesla  https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/cpraXaw7dyc?feature=oembed NEO The Home Robot | X1  https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/LTYMWadOW7c?feature=oembed 00:36 — Who are our guests today01:13 — What robots can actually do today (and why they’re not here to “take over”)03:53 — From impressive demo to real-world scale: generalisation + industrial automation06:39 — Humans first: robots as helpers and teammates, not replacements09:20 — AI, creativity, and job security12:06 — Lab tour & live demos24:33 — Curiosity Camera26:43 — Service robots in daily life: what’s coming next27:55 — Why STEM curiosity matters31:04 — Origin stories: how we got into AI & robotics34:11 — Why making science accessible matters37:50 — Pop culture robots: how movies shape perceptions40:46 — Movies/books with thoughtful takes on robotics44:42 — Current projects and real-world impact46:30 — Essential skills for students and future PhDs49:19 — Advice for incoming PhDs in AI & robotics

    53 min
  2. Andean mountain forests | Protection and Better Conservation | Field Science & From Data to Policy

    FEB 11

    Andean mountain forests | Protection and Better Conservation | Field Science & From Data to Policy

    Prof. Hans Verbeeck is a Research Professor at Ghent University, and also co-leader of the Q-ForestLab. His work integrates process-based ecosystem modelling, field ecology, and advanced remote-sensing to understand how forests respond to climate change. He has led major international projects working in tropical and temperate forests, He has important activities in the Congo Basin; did a lot of work on the impact of lianas on tropical forests, but today we will focus on his work the ecology and restoration of tropical mountain forest in the Andes in Ecuador (RecoAndes Project). His research connects fundamental ecological science with practical forest-management strategies aimed at improving carbon-sequestration and climate resilience.Prof. Verbeek on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-verb...ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...Q-Forestlab: https://q-forestlab.ugent.be/index.htmlExternal materials:video source for the project https://youtu.be/iF3bY-kDy38?si=eDYNx...additional acknowledgements for the video:[EN] The video is a product of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Innovation of the University of Cuenca, developed by MEDIALAB–Philosophy–2025[ESP] Un producto del Vicerrectorado de Investigación e Innovación de la Universidad de Cuenca, desarrollado por MEDIALAB–Filosofía–2025Special thanks:to Prof. Hans Verbeeck, Ximena Palomeque and Dalma Orellana Peralta for the images, videos and feedback provided for this episode, and also to the University of Cuenca.00:15 Cold open: Why the Andes matter01:24 Inside the Andean mountain forest research03:01 Origin story: How the project began04:37 Project partners + the importance of Indigenous knowledge05:29 Why the Andean forest ecosystem is research-critical06:44 PhD experience: reflection interview10:21 Research impact: local communities and policy12:24 Main threats to Ecuador’s mountain forests & how to investigate them14:10 Methodology in action17:06 Capacity building: what the project leaves behind18:43 Which planet do you choose? Main message20:07 Essential PhD skills to have/build21:22 Advice for incoming PhDs

    22 min
  3. Open Access Data | MapYour Grid | Non-Traceable Sustainability

    12/17/2025

    Open Access Data | MapYour Grid | Non-Traceable Sustainability

    Tobias Augspurger – aerospace engineer, climate scientist, and open-source advocate. Also a founder of OpenSustain.tech, an open platform for free and open climate technology. He also pioneered the application of open source in the German automotive industry within the DHL Group as head of software development for autonomous driving, worked for over 13 years in different remote sensing applications, and loves to innovate based on open-source practices. Today, we will be talking about the MapYourGrid project.Tobias on LinkedIn:   / tobias-augspurger  MapYourGrid: https://mapyourgrid.org/Other relevant mentioned sources:OpenSustain.tech: https://opensustain.tech/The Open Source Sustainability Ecosystem report: https://lfenergy.org/2023-open-source...    00:00 – Intro 00:56 – Who Is Tobias 02:09 – What Is MapYourGrid | Overlooked Quality Data from OpenStreetMap 09:31 – The Power of Open Access Data 11:37 – The Role of Local Communities 14:38 – How to Reach and Engage Local Communities 18:48 – Why Open Access Data Matters for a Traceable Sustainable Future 23:55 – On Non-Traceable Sustainability Claims and Greenwashing 31:20 – Open Access from Public and Private Sectors | Green Claims Act 34:42 – MapYourGrid 101 for Beginners 40:12 – Why We Still Need People | Limits and Cautions of AI 46:07 – Who Is Using Grid Stats Map 50:30 – Why Mapping the Electrical Grid Is Essential 52:76 – Current Challenges in MapYourGrid 58:10 – Sentinel-2 Data: Potential and Limitations 1:00:38 – Funding, Sponsors, and How to Support MapYourGrid 1:04:00 – MapYourGrid as a Teaching Tool 1:08:14 – Our Planet Is Too Complex to Argue with Black Boxes 1:08:52 – The Future Impact of MapYourGrid 1:09:59 – Prioritizing Natural Solutions in Today’s Systems

    1h 13m
  4. Microplastics in Soils | The Shrinking Caspian Sea

    10/22/2025

    Microplastics in Soils | The Shrinking Caspian Sea

    Nick Krekelbergh is a teaching assistant and PhD student at Ghent University. Nick's research focusses on the dynamics of microplastics in soils from a pedological perspective.Nick is also an active member at the Knowledge centre Viae Caspiae of Eureast Platform   Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkrekelbergh/Nick on X: https://x.com/nickkrekelbergh?lang=enResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...⏱️ Timeline:00:00 – Intro00:32 – Microplastics 10114:49 – Microplastics as a soil-forming factor in the 21st century21:54 – Challenges of measuring microplastics: is there a standardized method?24:39 – Research & policy priority highlights (OVAM report) – Why Belgium may lead26:01 – Current research highlights: Raman vs fluorescence35:02 – Lab tour 47:57 – What is the ‘Knowledge Centre Viae Caspiae’?51:06 – Shrinking Caspian Sea & historical repetition (Aral Sea parallels)57:27 – Why EU and Central Asia matter to each other1:00:00 – Essential skills for incoming academics1:01:54 – Advice for PhDs

    1h 3m
  5. PhD Experience / Spinodal Decomposition / Inspiration and Message to Incomings

    09/03/2025

    PhD Experience / Spinodal Decomposition / Inspiration and Message to Incomings

    Rocco Suanno - PhD student at Institut Lumière Matière (Lyon) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocco-suanno-71ba2a249/ Instagram: @roccosuanno   00:00 – Intro 01:08 – Spinodal decomposition 03:29 – Implementation of spinodal decomposition & factors impacting 09:40 – Why this process is important across studies 11:44 – The 'Grande Victoria!', 1st-year-PhD experience & personal motivation for research topic 14:34 – Why physicists sneak philosophical quotes into their slides 17:12 – Special prize 18:17 – Inspiration for science 20:18 – Message to new PhDs

    25 min
  6. Sustainability vs. Production / Indigenous Knowledge / Our Lost Connection with Nature

    07/11/2025

    Sustainability vs. Production / Indigenous Knowledge / Our Lost Connection with Nature

    Eduardo Garcia - a PhD specialized in Soil Science, Carbon Sequestration, Agroforestry, and Remote Sensing Research work mentioned in this episode: Garcia-Braga, E., Peñalver-Alcalá, A., Farguell, J., Francos, M., & Úbeda, X. (2024). How long is long? A bibliographic review of what is meant by the long-term effects of fire on soil properties. Spanish Journal of Soil Science, 14, Article 12499. https://doi.org/10.3389/sjss.2024.12499 Eduardo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-garcia-geotec/     00:00:59 – Intro 00:01:28 – Current technologies in environmental sciences and need for scepticism 00:05:25 – Emerging directions in environmental sciences 00:09:27 – AI in environmental sciences: necessary caution 00:13:56 – Pitfalls of current educational system 00:17:16 – “When we teach, we also learn”   00:21:10 – Sustainability vs. production 00:25:50 – “We already grow food enough for 10 billion people and still can’t end hunger” 00:28:35 – Theory vs. practice in science 00:36:01 – Practical ways to incentivise farmers to adopt sustainable practices 00:40:37 – Indigenous knowledge 00:44:00 – Our lost connection with nature & system bubbles 00:50:13 – Theory vs. practice II: academia’s bubbles and how Brazilian universities promote practicality   01:01:35 – Wildfires and their effect on soil health 01:09:03 – Isolation from nature 01:14:38 – “Action is the key ...” 01:22:53 – Inaction is worse 01:26:26 – Individual action isn’t enough for collective problems 01:32:06 – Advice for incoming PhDs

    1h 34m
  7. Circular Business Models / Suppliers’ and Consumers’ Roles / Sustainable Mindset

    05/22/2025

    Circular Business Models / Suppliers’ and Consumers’ Roles / Sustainable Mindset

    Guest: Michał Bączyk a PhD Researcher at Utrecht University on consumer-related rebound effects of circular business models Recent publication discussed in the episode: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2024.10.022    00:20 Meet Michal: briefly about his research background 01:13 Circular economy 101 04:04 Why “re-use” is essential today   08:12 Theory vs. reality: examples from real functioning business models 13:08 Secondhand shops and DIY tips - small changes can make a big difference?! 18:05 Growing up with sustainable mindset 22:22 Why eco-friendly isn’t always easy   29:00 What drives consumer engagement with circular business models: about sustainable habits 34:19 Suppliers & Shoppers: your playbook for circular impact 41:30 How & Where researchers can shake up the system   46:47 How to deal with eco-anxiety 50:20 Advice to my younger self and incoming PhDs

    55 min
  8. Crowd Dynamics / 3D-to-2D projections of Human Anatomy / Simulating Simple Physical Interactions

    05/08/2025

    Crowd Dynamics / 3D-to-2D projections of Human Anatomy / Simulating Simple Physical Interactions

    Guest: Oscar Dufour a PhD at Institute of Light and Matter in Lyon, France   00:00 – Intro: a researcher with a rich and diverse background 04:10 – What is crowd dynamics, and why does it matter: fieldwork at Lyon’s Festival of Lights revealed the science behind crowd behavior 11:47 – Tragedy in South Korea: A look at the Halloween crowd crush that claimed 158 lives 13:52 – The dangers of dense crowds: Understanding the tipping point between flow and chaos   17:38 – From reading to observing: the stories of collecting real-time crowd data 23:26 – Rethinking crowd density: impressive novel approach reveals the truth behind the statistical mis-estimations 32:00 – Flattening the human form: 3D-to-2D projections of male and female anatomy 36:47 – Simulating simple physical interactions: The hidden physics behind how we bump, sway, and move in groups   41:00 – Decision-making in crowds: introducing a new layer to simulate behavior in motion 50:54 – Modeling complex decisions: more on how people make choices in dense urban environments 56:50 – The science of everyday movement: what crowd dynamics can teach us about daily urban life 1:01:00 – The dark side of urban data: potential risks of collecting big data on human movement 1:02:41 – Real-world applications and gained insights   1:06:23 – Urban planning in sci-fi vs. reality: ‘AI won’t solve everything… but it can help…’ 1:12:10 – Can crowds be controlled? 1:17:00 – Are we predictable agents? 1:19:30 – Do we have free will? 1:26:01 – Advice to aspiring PhD students diving into research

    1h 30m
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Are you seeking for some tips and wisdom from scientists? Here we talk about science and share academic experiences and more. In general, I am keen on talking with people in any scientific fields and/or who have general interest in science because diversity provides resilience. This podcast will:  Deliver more detailed description about an academic life for all students who want to pursue an academic career Deep talks with academics about their research worksAcademic journeys and experiences Overall, any episode contains advice and guidance for everyone who has an interest in science. Website: sci-talk-naz.com Email: office@nazerke.info

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  • Creator
    Nazerke
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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    © Nazerke Amangeldy
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    Science Talk with Naz