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Every week Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with leading materials and nanoscientists from around the world. Guests speak about their research, career journey, their favourite research project, 3 wishes to improve their research experience and their life as a scientist.
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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 the laws of quantum physics. The research group works with semiconductor quantum dots and other quantum emitters to create quantum light sources. While the development of a quantum internet is a long-term mission, quantum communication systems are already available and can be used for quantum-secured communication. Tobias Heindel shares his career journey from studying physics to becoming a group leader at TU Berlin. He discusses his research projects, including generating single photon states and entangled photon states from solid-state atoms for quantum communication. He also highlights the importance of collaboration and exchange with researchers around the world. Tobias expresses his wishes for a permanent position, the ability to offer permanent positions to his team members, and the establishment of an institute for solid-state quantum networking. During his takeover of the Real Scientists Nano Twitter account, he plans to introduce his team, showcase their lab work, and discuss the quantum ecosystem in Berlin.
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Quantum communication systems use single photons to encode and transfer quantum information in an ultra secure manner.
Quantum light sources, such as semiconductor quantum dots, are used to generate single photons.
The development of a quantum internet is a long-term mission, but quantum communication systems are already available and can be used for quantum-secured communication.
The cost of quantum communication systems is currently high, but it is expected to become more affordable in the future. Tobias Heindel's career journey from studying physics to becoming a group leader at TU Berlin
His research focuses on generating single photon states and entangled photon states for quantum communication
Collaboration and exchange with researchers around the world are important aspects of his work
His wishes include a permanent position, offering permanent positions to team members, and establishing an institute for solid-state quantum networking
During his takeover of the Real Scientists Nano Twitter account, he plans to introduce his team, showcase their lab work, and discuss the quantum ecosystem in Berlin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:24 Introduction to Quantum Communication Systems
08:35 Advantages of Quantum Light Sources
10:48 Wavelengths and Optical Fibers
12:06 Benefits of Quantum Communication
13:54 Ultra Secure Communication with Quantum Light Sources
14:45 Artificial Atoms and Quantum Emitters
16:48 Materials Used in Quantum Communication Systems
19:42 Availability of Quantum Communication Systems
21:59 Cost and Implementation of Quantum Communication Systems
25:30 Career Journey of Tobias Heindel
26:30 Toby's Journey in Quantum Optics
27:40 Starting His Own Research Group
29:30 The BMBF Funding
31:09 Favorite Research Project
32:57 QNET Project
36:29 Advantages of Being a Scientist
40:29 Wishes to Improve Research Experience
45:07 Taking Over Real Scientist Nano Twitter Account
51:00 intro music.mp3
51:07 LuxeSci_Ad.mp3
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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 Narayanan explains the importance of studying interfaces in various applications, such as transistors and electrochemical reactions. He also shares his career journey, including his work on magnetic nanoneedles and the development of nanotube sponges for oil absorption and water purification. In this conversation, T N Narayanan discusses his career journey and research in the field of interface and materials engineering. He talks about his work on doped graphene and boron nitride for catalytic applications, as well as his research on water splitting for hydrogen production. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of interfaces in various electrochemical processes. T N Narayanan also shares his passion for international collaborations and learning from different fields. He expresses his desire for more training and exposure to different research cultures. In the second part of the conversation, T N Narayanan discusses his upcoming takeover of the RealScientistNano Twitter account, where he plans to introduce himself, showcase his lab's research, and share research news.
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Materials and interface engineering focuses on understanding and controlling interfaces between different materials.
Studying interfaces is important for various applications, such as transistors and electrochemical reactions.
T N Narayanan's research includes the development of nanotube sponges for oil absorption and coated sand for water purification.
His career journey includes work on magnetic nanoneedles and the founding of a company. T N Narayanan's research focuses on interface and materials engineering, with a particular interest in electrochemical processes and catalytic applications.
He has worked on doped graphene and boron nitride as efficient catalysts for various reactions, and he has also studied water splitting for hydrogen production.
Understanding the role of interfaces is crucial in improving the efficiency of electrochemical processes and developing sustainable energy solutions.
T N Narayanan emphasizes the importance of international collaborations and learning from different fields to advance scientific knowledge.
He expresses his desire for more training and exposure to different research cultures to further enhance his understanding of complex scientific problems.
T N Narayanan will be taking over the RealScientistNano Twitter account to introduce himself, showcase his lab's research, and share research news.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Research on Materials and Interface Engineering
05:35 Applications in Transistors and Catalysis
07:58 Implications in Electronics
13:39 Wide Range of Applications
14:32 Career Journey
21:17 Starting a Company
22:44 Water Purification
24:11 Research on Removing Heavy Metal Ions
24:50 Move to TIFR and Electrochemical Research
26:16 Research on Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications
28:51 Continued Interest in Understanding Interfaces
31:25 Research on Water Splitting and Interface Structure
36:09 Role of Interface in Hydrogen Generation
39:32 Benefits of Being a Scientist
41:18 Challenges and Wishes for Research Experience
45:04 Upcoming International Research Experience
46:13 Takeover of Real Scientist Nano Twitter Account
48:39 Available-podcast_YT.mp4
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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 on nanotube sponges and starting a company. Overall, his research aims to understand and engineer interfaces to solve various problems and improve the efficiency of devices and reactions. In this conversation, T N Narayanan discusses his research journey and interests in the field of materials and interfaces. He shares his work on removing heavy metal ions using sand, research on nanomaterials for catalytic applications, and the role of interfaces in hydrogen generation. He also highlights the benefits of being a scientist, the challenges faced in research, and his wishes for improving the research experience. Additionally, he mentions his upcoming international research experience and his takeover of the Real Scientist Nano Twitter account.
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Materials and interface engineering focuses on understanding and engineering interfaces between different materials.
Research in this field has applications in transistors, catalysis, electronics, and water purification.
Efficient metal-semiconductor interfaces are crucial for improving the performance of electronic devices.
Nanotube sponges have potential applications in oil spill cleanup and water purification
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum science with Doris Reiter who is a theoretical physicist in Germany.
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This episode’s guest is Andrew Care, who was a group Leader & Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney at the time of recording. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 17.05.2021.
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In This episode Pranoti sits down with Georgina Zimbitas, who was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Strathclyde at the time of recording, to take a deeper dive into Georgina‘s research journey. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 26.08.2020.
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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 use of comics to communicate scientific concepts.Amber shares her passion for understanding the fundamental principles that govern the formation of these complex structures, and how her research could lead to the development of new materials with remarkable properties. She also discusses her innovative approach to science communication, using comics to make complex scientific concepts more accessible to a wider audience.Whether you're a budding scientist, a curious mind, or simply fascinated by the beauty of crystals, this episode is sure to captivate and inspire. Join us as we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of intermetallic crystals, computational chemistry, and the power of storytelling to share scientific knowledge.
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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).
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Episode 85, 86 - Supercool Electrons in 2D Materials (Long) & (Short) ft. Antonija Grubisic Cabo
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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.
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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.
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Anastasiia Mikheenkova is a PhD Researcher at Uppsala University (Sweden).
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Levi is a Research Associate at the University of Sydney (Australia).
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Áine Coogan is almost done with her PhD at the Trinity College Dublin (Ireland). In this episode Pranoti sits with Áine to learn about the world of 2-dimensional materials, their many applications and how AI can be used for scientific publishing.
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Pranoti sits down with Julio, Postdoc researcher at EPFL (Switzerland), and talks about green chemistry, his fresh postdoc start at EPFL, little prince analogy and how all chemistry should be green chemistry. Find Julio on different socials - Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
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In this episode, Pranoti sits down with George Mihailescu, PhD researcher at University of Dublin (Ireland), and talks about his work which is funded by first artificial intelligence startup. Find George on different socials - Twitter Instagram LinkedIn GoogleScholar
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