Internet of Senses Podcast

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Professor Charles Spence of Oxford University. In this interview, they discuss how the senses work together to enhance our experiences and the different research labs he runs.  Professor Charles Spence is a world-famous experimental psychologist with a specialization in neuroscience-inspired multisensory design. He has worked with many of the world’...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Sam Wisniewski and Sarah Socia from OVR Technology. In this interview, they discuss the intersection of smell & gaming and how OVR's product is applicable across multiple genres of immersive gaming experiences.  Sam Wisniewski is a Co-Founder and President at OVR Technology, where he works to bring scent into digital media and immersive exp...

Join Sight and Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Jeremy Dalton, Founder of XRHQ.com. In this interview, they discuss Jeremy's background, how it lead to him creating his own company, and the evolution of XR technology.  Jeremy Dalton leads XRHQ.com, a free intelligence platform for XR professionals, tracking real applications of immersive technologies as they go live acros...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Carl Philpott, Professor of Rhinology and Olfactology. In this interview, they discuss smell research and funding in the UK and how it is applicable to studies done in the US.  Professor Philpott leads the research group based at UEA with a team of academic trainees and collaborators as well as links to national and international colleagues and unit...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Brian Goeltzenleuchter, interdisciplinary artist. In this interview, they discuss how Brian utilizes scent to influence the experience of art and his future innovations.  Brian Goeltzenleuchter is an interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of olfactory art, social engagement, and image making. Goeltzenleuchter is widely recognized as a...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Leslie Kay, professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Chicago and member and former director of the University’s Institute for Mind and Biology. In this interview, they discuss Leslie's research in olfaction primarily with rats and how it has evolved over her career. Leslie Kay is a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience a...

Join Sight and Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Marianna Obrist, Professor of Multisensory Interfaces at University College London. In this interview, they discuss the intersection of the five senses and how this impacts Marianna's ventures. Marianna Obrist is Professor of Multisensory Interfaces at University College London (UCL), where she pioneers research on touch, ta...

Join Hearing Expert Tyler Heaton as he interviews Miles Spencer. In this interview, they discuss Miles' long history of entrepreneurship and his current venture integrating AI with historical sound archives.  Miles Spencer is a curious Pittsburgh native who has asked a lot of questions—and followed them a long way from home. For more than 30 years, he has mentored tech founders, discovering a...

Join Sight and  Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Dr. Andy Hines, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the University of Houston’s Graduate Program. In this interview, they discuss the past, present, and future of innovation and how it connects to higher education.  Dr. Andy Hines is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the University of Houston’s Graduate...

Join Sight and  Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Sohail Inayatullah, UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies. In this interview, they discuss how to predict the future, Sohail's classes in future studies, and how they connect to Samantha's teachings at NYU.  Sohail Inayatullah, a political scientist and futurist, is the UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies at the Sejahtera Centre...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Nezka Pfeifer, Museum Curator at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum. In this interview, they discuss Nezka's research in olfaction to support her exhibits, her work in curation and the community she has found in the Smell field.   Nezka Pfeifer is an interdisciplinary museum curator who develops botanically-themed exhibitions at the Stephen and...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Liam R. Findlay, Themed Attraction and Historical Scenting Consultant at AromaPrime. In this interview, they discuss Liam's research in smell, his work with amusement park scent curation and the impact of historical scent preservation.   Liam R. Findlay is a Themed Attraction and Historical Scenting Consultant for AromaPrime, where he also mana...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Nils Lommerin. In this interview, they discuss how Nils got involved in the food industry and his current endeavors as an entrepreneur in the business.  Nils Lommerin was president and CEO of Del Monte Foods. During his tenure growth in EBITDA increased more than $46 million in three years. Nils has also worked at Texas Pacific Group, Oxford Health...

Join Touch Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Craig Shultz and Joe Mullenbach. In this interview, they discuss haptics research and the future of touch technologies.  Craig is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois College of Engineering and co-founder of Fluid Reality. He specializes in interactive embedded systems and haptic actuation. His wo...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Spyros Drosopoulos. In this interview, they discuss Spyros' experience as a perfumer, how he has cultivated his brand, and how his processes have adapted overtime.  Born in the Netherlands, raised in Greece and educated in Germany, Spyros Drosopoulos has an unusual background for a perfumer. Aside from being a self-taught perfumer, he also happ...

Join Sight and Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Brandon Powers. In this interview, they discuss Brandon's background in performance and how he has been able to connect this with his love of innovation.     Brandon Powers is a creative director + choreographer who creates experiences across physical and virtual space. Blending his background in contemporary dance, theatre,...

Join Sight and  Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Dana Ware, Chief Creative Officer at ARound. In this interview, they discuss Dana's background in AR & VR and how she has been able to connect her work to the entertainment industry.   Dana Ware is a creative innovator and leader in immersive technologies, blending her expertise in augmented and virtual reality with a p...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Emanuela Maggioni, CEO and CTO of OW Smell Made Digital. In this interview, they discuss Emanuela's background in smell research and how she has been able to adapt her research across multiple fields.   Emanuela has over 16 years of experience in research and consultancy related to smell, including working with Unilever, Benetton and IFF. With...

Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Marina Toeters, Co-Founder of the Fashion Tech Farm and Owner of by-wire.net. In this interview, they will discuss the accessibility of fashion and how her research has created new types of garments.  Marina Toeters is a Red Dot winning Fashion Tech Designer. She operates on the cutting edge of technology and fashion design. Through her business by-...

Join Tyler Heaton as he interviews Tom Fritz, Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. In this interview, they discuss the influence of sound in research techniques and how music of other cultures influences Tom's work.  Prof Tom Fritz is leader of the work group "Music Evoked Brain Plasticity" at the Max Planck Institute for Human Co...

Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Ivan Isakov, Co-founder and CTO of Valkyrie Industries. In this interview, they will discuss Ivan's background in haptics work and the groundbreaking studies of Valkyrie Industries. Dr Ivan Isakov is a creative technologist, mentor and speaker. In his company, Ivan develops advanced human-computer interaction systems based on muscle haptics and...

Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Ali Israr, haptics scientist, engineer and architect. In this interview, they will discuss how haptics research has shaped Ali's career and how he has implemented this research into his newest venture.  Ali Israr is an Engineer and a Researcher, expanding the utility of haptic IO technologies in both academics and industrial applications. With...

Join Sight and Emerging Tech Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Tupac Martir, Founder of Satore Studio. In this interview, they discuss how Tupac got his start in visual design and the groundbreaking work being done at Satore Studio.  Tupac Martir is an awarded, multi-disciplinary, digital artist with a portfolio that ranges from lightning design to performative reality using ad-hoc, fast-for...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Keith Kelsen, CEO of Inhalió, Inc.  In this interview, they discuss Keith’s journey into scent technology and how Inhalió is driving the Digital Scent Transformation into Automotive and the Connected Home.  Keith Kelsen, CEO Inhalio, Inc. is a digital media expert on content - Visual, Audio and Scent. Mr. Kelsen is a speaker, author, innovator, and...

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Ashok Masilamani, Chief Technology Officer & Founder of Noze. In this interview, they discuss the groundbreaking technology Ashok is working on at Noze.    Ashok spearheads the technology and engineering teams at Noze, and leads the company’s efforts to revolutionize healthcare through the digital sense of smell. Since founding the company in 20...