A Little Light Listening

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A Little Light Listening

A Little Light Listening is a podcast by IPIC and is funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation Ireland. In our podcast we cover the latest developments in light-based science and technology. This regular podcast features STEM and non-STEM experts from Ireland and around the world. We explore a broad range of technology areas including how light is used in medicine, space and communications. Written, produced and presented by David McGovern. Music by Prof. Paul Townsend. Team: David McGovern, Caitriona Tyndall, Elisabeth Wintersteller and Eamonn O`Sullivan.

Episodios

  1. Shining a Light on Research with Serene Pauly

    25 OCT

    Shining a Light on Research with Serene Pauly

    Serene is a final year Ph.D. candidate at Queen's University Belfast, specializing in the dynamic field of photonics and data storage. Serene`s research focuses on the intricate mapping of thermal variations on plasmonic nanostructures utilizing Scanning Thermal Microscopy (SThM) techniques. Serene`s academic journey has been a diverse one, spanning continents and disciplines. With a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor's in Biotechnology Engineering from India, Serene brings a unique blend of expertise to her research. This interdisciplinary background has equipped Serene with a holistic perspective, enabling her to tackle complex challenges at the nexus of science and technology. Beyond academia, Serene is deeply committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the scientific community. Serene actively engages in initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, believing in the power of diverse perspectives to drive innovation and progress.

    20 min
  2. Shining a Light on Research with Dr. Marcos Troncoso Costas

    18 OCT

    Shining a Light on Research with Dr. Marcos Troncoso Costas

    Marcos joined the PhD program in Electronic Engineering with the Radio and Optical Communications Lab at Dublin City University, under the supervision of Prof. Liam Barry and Francisco Díaz in May 2020 graduating with his PhD in July 2024. His current research field includes spectrally efficient modulation for optical communications through fiber and free space. Marcos has also worked on Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) and Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs).

    20 min
  3. Shining a Light on Research with Dr Hemalatha Muthuganesan

    11 OCT

    Shining a Light on Research with Dr Hemalatha Muthuganesan

    "Someone considering a PhD? Yes definitely go for it. More than a technical degree I think it teaches a lot of things in life." Hemalatha is a researcher in photonics, currently part of the opto-team in the EP-ESE group at CERN, focussed on developing radiation-hard optical links for high-energy physics using silicon photonics. Hemalatha`s role involves designing and characterizating radiation-insensitive optoelectronic devices.

    22 min
  4. Shining a Light on Research with Dr Oisin McCormack

    4 OCT

    Shining a Light on Research with Dr Oisin McCormack

    "If you are interested in doing physics research, even if that's in a company, having a PhD under your belt is a huge boon both personally and career-wise." Oisin McCormack is an experimental physicist currently working in the field of nanophotonics and biosensors. Oisin is a MSCA Postdoctoral researcher in nanophotonics at Trinity College Dublin working on a project entitled "All-Dielectric Metasurfaces for Sensing Applications (MESA)" and has many areas of research interest including design, manufacture, and characterization of metasurfaces and nanostructures.

    27 min
  5. Shining a Light on Research with Dr Imanda Jayawardena

    27 SEPT

    Shining a Light on Research with Dr Imanda Jayawardena

    "Consider what your motivations are for doing a PhD, not just doing something for the sake of it." Dr Imanda Jayawardena is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Science Foundation Ireland Research Fellow at the Irish Photonics Integration Centre (IPIC). Her current research focuses on developing a bone-on-a-chip device for monitoring osteogenesis with the use of non-invasive, label-free, non-ionising spectroscopic techniques such as Raman and Diffuse Reflectance spectroscopy. This allows for longitudinal data acquisition from implants used for fracture healing, with minimal damage inflicted upon patients. It also enables gaining insight into bone formation mechanisms on hydrogel surfaces at a cellular level and surface properties of hydrogel substrates.

    25 min

  6. TRÁILER

    Season 2 of a Little Light Listening launches on the 27th September!

    Coming Soon!Season 2 of a Little Light Listening launches on the 27th September.This season we explore what is a researcher, the winding paths to becoming researchers and the rewards.Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.#STEM #Podcast #ResearchStories

    1 min
  7. Light Saving Lungs

    20/10/2022

    Light Saving Lungs

    In this episode we discuss how the use of a light is helping doctors to understand how the lungs of premature babies are functioning in way that can be done using a harmless light source, can be continuously so you can keep an eye on this at all times and which can help ultimately bring better outcomes for these babies futures. The technique this is all based on is as in Scattering Media Absorption Spectroscopy (GASMAS) and in this podcast we learn more about this novel technique.  Hosted by David McGovern. Special thanks to our guests Stefan Stefan Anderson-Engels and Hanna Sjöström. This podcast is created by Irish Photonic Integration Centre in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland. Special thanks to our producer Kieran Hurley from University College Cork UCC 98.3FM radio. For more information visit our website https://www.ipic.ie/engagement/podcast/.

    35 min
  8. Shining a Light on Space - Part 2

    10/10/2022

    Shining a Light on Space - Part 2

    In this episode we discuss with Alfredo Carpineti about how light has enabled us to communicate and display images to each other across continents, locate yourself to within a few metres anywhere on earth and to look back in time and see images across the depths of space including black holes which were imaged for the first time in 2019.  Hosted by David McGovern. Special thanks to our guest Alfredo Carpineti. This podcast is created by Irish Photonic Integration Centre in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland. Special thanks to our producer Kieran Hurley from University College Cork UCC 98.3FM radio. For more information visit our website https://www.ipic.ie/engagement/podcast/.

    41 min

  9. 04/10/2022

    Shining a Light on Space Part 1

    In this episode we discuss how light has enabled us to communicate and display images to each other across continents, locate yourself to within a few meters anywhere on earth and to look back in time and see images across the depths of space including black holes which were imaged for the first time in 2019. Find out the answers and much more here! Hosted by David McGovern. Special thanks to our guest John Mackey. This podcast is created by Irish Photonic Integration Centre in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland. Special thanks to our producer Kieran Hurley from University College Cork UCC 98.3FM radio. For more information visit our website https://www.ipic.ie/engagement/podcast/.

    37 min
  10. Quantum Worlds

    14/04/2022

    Quantum Worlds

    This special episode celebrates the World Quantum Day, April 14th, and will delve into what Quantum Technologies are, how they will impact our future and the quantum landscape in Ireland. Hosted by David McGovern with special guests Prof Seamus Davis from UCC, Prof Elena Blokhina from UCD and Dr. Emanuele Pelucchi from IPIC & Tyndall National Institute. This podcast is created by Irish Photonic Integration Centre in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland. Special thanks to our producer Kieran Hurley from University College Cork UCC 98.3FM radio. For more information visit our website https://www.ipic.ie/engagement/podcast/.

    40 min
  11. LiDAR

    13/04/2022

    LiDAR

    In this episode we discuss LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging technology. How is LiDAR used in many aspects of everyday life including self-drive vehicles, land mapping, meteorology or looking back in time at how ancient civilizations lived? Find out the answers and much more here! Hosted by David McGovern. Special thanks to our guests Peter O`Brien and Nick Hogan. This podcast is created by Irish Photonic Integration Centre in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland. Special thanks to our producer Kieran Hurley from University College Cork UCC 98.3FM radio. For more information visit our website https://www.ipic.ie/engagement/podcast/.

    38 min

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A Little Light Listening is a podcast by IPIC and is funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation Ireland. In our podcast we cover the latest developments in light-based science and technology. This regular podcast features STEM and non-STEM experts from Ireland and around the world. We explore a broad range of technology areas including how light is used in medicine, space and communications. Written, produced and presented by David McGovern. Music by Prof. Paul Townsend. Team: David McGovern, Caitriona Tyndall, Elisabeth Wintersteller and Eamonn O`Sullivan.

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  • Creador
    IPIC, funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodios
    11
  • Clasificación
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    © IPIC, funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation
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