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Tech Advantage

Tech Advantage is a podcast from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). LIST is a mission-driven Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. In this podcast, we’ll delve every other Tuesday into some of the latest innovations in materials technology, sustainability and IT. The podcast will feature conversations with experts but also short quick-bite episodes on technology topics that are shaping the world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2025

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Episodes

LIST at 10: From Research to Real-World Impact with Emmanuel Defay 10.06.2025

Join us on LIST at 10 as Emmanuel Defay, Head of the Smart Materials unit at LIST, shares his research journey and pioneering work on converting waste heat into electricity. Discover how his dedication led to an ERC grant and innovative breakthroughs in materials science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIST at 10: From Research to Entrepreneurship with Loise Wandera 26.05.2025

In this episode of Tech Advantage: LIST at 10, we sit down with Loise Wandera, a former researcher whose work at LIST focused on using satellite data to monitor forests and wetlands. She shares how her time at LIST shaped her path—and how it led her to found Metricsat, her own company in earth observation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIST at 10: From Biomass to Breakthroughs with Magdalena Calusinska 13.05.2025

In this episode of Tech Advantage: LIST at 10, we sit down with Magdalena Calusinska, a long-standing researcher whose career spans even before the creation of LIST. With a focus on anaerobic digestion and biomass decomposition, Magdalena shares her journey through science and her mindset of embracing new challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIST at 10: Innovation, Space, and Strategy with Mathias Link 28.04.2025

In this special episode of Tech Advantage: LIST at 10, we’re joined by Mathias Link, Deputy CEO at the Luxembourg Space Agency and a former leader at LIST. Mathias shares his experience founding the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), and discusses the exciting future of space research in Luxembourg and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIST at 10: From Biotech to Inclusive Finance with Christina Ehlert 15.04.2025

In this new episode of Tech Advantage: LIST at 10, we sit down with Christina Ehlert, a former Sustainability Officer and Chargée de Missions to the Director at LIST. Christina shares how her experience at LIST laid the groundwork for her career in sustainability—and how it continues to shape her work today as Head of Programmes at ADA, where she leads initiatives in inclusive finance for sustaina...

LIST at 10: Michaël Eickermann on science, research, and his career path 01.04.2025

In this episode of Tech Advantage: LIST at 10, we sit down with Michaël Eickermann, a lead scientist at LIST, to talk about his journey into research. From tackling challenges in agriculture and climate change, Michaël shares insights about his work in smart farming, sustainability, the impact of his work at LIST and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIST at 10: From Research to Leadership with Thibaud Latour 17.03.2025

In this special episode of Tech Advantage: LIST at 10, we sit down with Thibaud Latour , a former LIST researcher and leader who spent over 20 years shaping innovation at the institute. From leading research in knowledge modelling, ambient intelligence, and educational technologies to founding the Cognitive Environment Lab and serving as Head of European Affairs , Thibaud played a key role in LIST...

LIST at 10: Behind the Research with Patrik Hitzelberger 04.03.2025

In this episode, we talk to Patrik Hitzelberger, a scientific project manager who has been with LIST since its inception. He shares insights on his journey, the projects he has worked on, and how LIST has evolved over the past decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIST at 10: A Decade of Research with Renaud Leturcq 17.02.2025

In the first episode of this limited series, we talk to Renaud Leturcq, a lead R&T Scientist at LIST since 2014 and a contributor to one of our many groundbreaking projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accelerating the lunar economy 11.12.2024

In this episode, we speak with Alexander Godlewski, Business Accelerator Officer at ESRIC, about the Space Resources Accelerator programme. Discover how this initiative, backed by the European Space Agency, is driving innovation for the lunar economy, the progress made so far, and what’s next for the selected companies shaping the future of space exploration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In recognition of the humble beetroot 26.11.2024

In this episode, we speak with Dr Christine Bösch, Associate Professor in Nutrition at the University of Leeds, about her breakthrough research into the potential health benefits of beetroot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gesture recognition in AI and gaming 12.11.2024

In this episode, Dimitra Anastasiou, a lead researcher at LIST, shares her insights on LIST's implication in projects that explore the role of gesture recognition in AI and a game, tackling gender stereotypes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On shifting rain patterns, flash floods and possible solutions 29.10.2024

In this episode, we speak with Laurent Pfister, Head of the Environmental sensing and modeling unit at LIST, about the shifting patterns of rainfall, the factors driving flash floods, and how research is paving the way for better understanding and solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring sustainable composites with industry leaders 15.10.2024

In this special episode, we've curated highlights from our conversations with key partners of LIST’s Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing Innovation Centre. These discussions, which took place during a conference that brought together many of the centre’s esteemed members, offer insights into the innovative projects they are working on with LIST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

LIST's Layman's report on a decade of environmental research 01.10.2024

Our quick-bite solo episodes are back this season. In these episodes, we take up a topic and explore it in a concise manner. To kick off the series, we present to you the first Layman’s report that has been just released by LIST on a decade of environmental research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lucien Hoffmann on LIST's science leadership and impact 17.09.2024

Season 2 of Tech Advantage kicks off with a conversation with Dr Lucien Hoffmann, the recently appointed science director of LIST, about the institute's new science directorate and its contribution in general to the global scientific community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ending 1st Season - Part 2 08.07.2024

This episode ends our 1st season and in it, in two consecutive segments, I have looked back at some of my favourite moments from the past season and as a bonus have spoken to a very special guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ending 1st Season - Part 1 27.06.2024

This episode ends our 1st season and in it, in two consecutive segments, I have looked back at some of my favourite moments from the past season and as a bonus have spoken to a very special guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Conversation #13] Zooming in on nano-particle analysis 10.06.2024

In this episode, Antje Biesemeier, Senior R&T Associate at LIST gives us a peek into the world of nano-particle analysis through the lens of a revolutionary microscope.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Conversation #12] Low-code and its high potential 28.05.2024

What is low-code? How can it help in generating software? What are its applications and its impact? In this episode, we speak with Jordi Cabot, who leads the Software Engineering RDI unit at LIST, to talk us through these questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Conversation #11] - Role of policies in addressing environmental issues 13.05.2024

In this episode, we speak with Arno Biwer, Environmental Policies group leader at LIST, about how policies and regulations address the environmental challenges facing our planet today, their impact and effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Conversation #10] - How the Goodyear and LIST partnership is impacting the tire industry 29.04.2024

Goodyear and LIST have just begun the phase 2 of their strategic partnership. In this episode, we spoke with Romain Hansen, vice president EMEA Product Development at Goodyear, who gave us an overview of this second phase, and also a glimpse into the research that go behind the production of tires at Goodyear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Conversation #9] How a LIST spin-off is setting a precedent in respiratory pollutant detection 15.04.2024

In this episode of Tech advantage, we speak with Arno Gutleb, Environmental Health Group leader at LIST and Managing Director at Invitrolize, about his journey into creating a spin-off, which is pioneering in detecting chemical respiratory allergens early in product development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Conversation #8] - How can materials science help speed up personalized vaccine production? 01.04.2024

Personalized vaccine is one of the many promising aspects within the emerging field of personalized medicine, whose goal is to tailor medical treatment to each patient, taking into account factors such as genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environment. In this episode, we speak with Cesar Pascual García, a lead research associate at LIST, about his project on accelerating the production time of person...

[Conversation #7] - 5G and beyond: Past, present, and future of wireless technology 18.03.2024

In this episode, we speak with Sébastien Faye, 6G technology and innovation line manager at LIST, about the remarkable evolution, and future perspectives, of wireless technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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