Liknayan Podcast: Usapang Physics with Pinoy Physicists

Samahan kaming pag-usapan ang kalagayan ng kababaihan sa STEM ngayong International Women’s Day. Tatalakayin natin ang kahalagahan ng representasyon, ang mga hamon na kinakaharap ng kababaihan sa agham, at ang papel ng pamilya at komunidad sa kanilang paglalakbay. Samahan kaming himayin ang mga stereotype, gender roles, at mga istruktural na hadlang sa larangan ng agham, pati na rin ang mga kwento...

Samahan kaming pagusapan ang bagong paper ng ating host na si Philip. Ang kanyang papel ay pinamagatang "Enantiosensitive molecular compass". Ito ay tungkol sa spin-polarization ng mga na ionize na electrons sa mga chiral molecules gamit ang mga laser. Samahan kaming pagusapan kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng mga salitang ito at kung bakit importante ang chiral molecules.

Samahan kaming pagusapan ang bagong paper ng ating host na si Cherrie. Ang kanyang papel ay pinamagatang "Enhancing angular photonic spin Hall effect at surface plasmon resonance" at paguuspan natin kung ano ba ang spin Hall effect, ano ang plasmon resonance, at bakit niya ito pinag-aaralan. Ang papel na ito ay open access at pwede ninyong basahin sa link na ito: https://www.degruyterbri...

Welcome sa bagong series ng Liknayan Podcast kung saan sasagutin natin ang tanong sa mga comments. Sa episode na ito ay sasagutin ni Philip ang tanong kung posible ba ang time travel gamit ang quantum mechanics!

Samahan kaming kausapin si Darwin Putungan, PhD, ang unang director ng Institute of Physics sa UPLB at president ng Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas para pag-usapang ang kaslukuyang research groups at physics graduate school programs ng UPLB pati na rin ang parating na conference ng Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas

Samahan sina Philip, Reggie, at Cherrie pagusapan kung saan nila gagamitin ang 1 bilyong piso para sa science sa Pilipinas

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we are joined by Dr. Paul Flores, a Filipino geophysicist whose research focuses on active faults, slow earthquakes, and tectonic processes beneath the ocean floor. He completed his D.Sc. in Earth Science at Yokohama National University (Japan) as a MEXT Scholar, where he studied the mechanism of slow earthquakes in the Nankai Trough. Dr. Flores is currently a...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we break down the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded for the discovery of macroscopic quantum tunneling and energy quantization in an electric circuit. You’ll gain clear insight into: What is quantum tunneling? Quantized energy levels — how quantum systems absorb/emission in “steps” Why this matters in electrical circuits The relation to superconductivity Ma...

100 years old na ang quantum mechanics ngayong 2025. samahang niyo kami dito sa liknayan podcast para pagusapang ang history nito at ang exprience ni Philip nung nag-attend siya ng conference sa Gottingen in celebration din ng International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

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In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. Allan Padama , an expert from the Institute of Physics at the University of the Philippines Los Baños , to dive into the fascinating world of Computational Materials Science . Dr. Padama discusses the significance of Density Functional Theory (DFT) in understanding materials at the atomic level and explores the challenges and opportunities...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. Mikaela Fudolig , a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont , to explore the innovative field of Computational Social Science . With a unique background in physics, Dr. Fudolig applies scientific and computational principles to the study of society, examining how digital traces and cultural artifacts can offer insights in...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. Adrian Salces from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) for an exciting conversation about space! Discover the story behind the Philippines’ space missions, including the creation of the country’s first nanosatellite, the Maya Satellite . We also explore PhilSA’s programs for advancing space technology , share updates on SpaceX development...

In this World Space Week episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Keith Cabello , a Project Technical Specialist from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) , to explore the exciting world of space research and its growing relevance to the Philippines. 🇵🇭 From enhancing disaster preparedness to advancing agriculture, climate monitoring, and national security , PhilSA’s work shows just how much...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we unpack the groundbreaking news that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton , recognized “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks” . We dive straight into how this year’s Nobel marks a pivotal moment—highlighting how AI, once a mere tool, has now bec...

In this episode, we take on a topic that resonates deeply with many in academia and research— impostor syndrome . From students to seasoned scientists, that nagging feeling of “not being good enough” is more common than we think, and it often shapes how we navigate our careers in physics and beyond. We share personal experiences with impostor syndrome , discuss how prevalent it is among physicists...

Dr. Benjamin B. Dingel is the visionary behind AIC-ROSES (Ateneo Research on Optical Science, Engineering, and Systems) , which he conceptualized and launched in 2017 as a publication-driven, education-by-research model for engaging undergraduate physics students at Ateneo de Manila University. Remarkably, he spearheaded the group remotely from New York , while serving as R&D Director of Nasfi...

🎙️ In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we take a closer look at the crucial role of peer review in scientific publishing —why it’s considered the backbone of credible research, and how it shapes the way knowledge is built and shared. Whether you’re a researcher, academic, or simply curious about how science works behind the scenes, this episode unpacks the systems that help ensure quality, accur...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast, we delve into a topic that resonates deeply within the academic community: burnout in academia. Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by physicists and the toll that academic pressures can take on mental and physical health. We share our personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the causes, consequences, and solutions to burnout in the fi...

🎙️ Welcome Frankie Palabrica to the #LiknayanPodcast Team! 🌟 In this episode, we’re excited to introduce Frankie Palabrica , our newest team member! Frankie brings with her a strong background in science communication and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Physics at Ateneo de Manila University . She’s also an active researcher with the Ateneo ROSES Laboratory , where she continues to e...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. Dreia Carrillo , a Filipina astrophysicist at Durham University whose work is reshaping our understanding of the Milky Way. 🌌 Hailing from Baliuag, Bulacan , Dreia takes us through her journey from the Philippines to the international stage of astrophysics. Her research focuses on the chemodynamics of accreted halo stars , combining data...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Marianne Palmero , a Project Technical Assistant at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Marianne works at the exciting intersection of density functional theory, computational materials science, and machine learning , pushing forward research in materials design and innovation. She shares insights from her role in the DOST-PCIEERD and...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. Sarah Oliva , a geophysicist whose career has taken her from the Philippines to her current role as a faculty member at the Department of Geophysics, Universidad de Chile . Dr. Oliva earned her PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Tulane University (USA) and now focuses her research on seismicity in the Haida Gwaii region of Wester...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. Dina Banguilan , a postdoctoral researcher at the Toyota Technological Institute in Japan. Dr. Banguilan’s research spans the cutting edge of optics and photonics, from exploring the orbital angular momentum of light to developing novel methods using digital micromirror devices (DMDs) for vortex beam detection and topological charge measur...

In this episode of #LiknayanPodcast , we sit down with Dr. John Manalo , a leading expert in atmospheric science and ozone research. Dr. Manalo’s groundbreaking work explores the urgent issue of ozone layer depletion , focusing on the links between greenhouse gas concentrations, tropospheric warming, and the formation of polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs). His research shows how these clouds drive...