Peter Marcus Bach

The Grand Challengers Podcast

Education EN ↓ 77 episodes

In a world facing climate change, urbanization, and population growth, inspiring individuals are stepping up with innovative solutions. Each episode features passionate guests working at the cutting edge of science, engineering, technology, and design. Through their journeys, they share insights and personal growth while creating new ways of thinking for an uncertain future. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration for young professionals aiming to make a difference. If you enjoy the show, please hit the follow or subscribe button! That's a small way you can help the show grow and reach...

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Peter Marcus Bach

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#1 - Joao P. Leitao: Engineers never say never and never say always - a new take on flood models 02.01.2023 55:07

João Paulo Leitão is a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology (Eawag) and lecturer at ETH Zurich working on data-driven flood models and urban water asset management. On this inaugural episode of the Grand Challengers Podcast, we discuss how João's Portuguese heritage has influenced his work and how he is using models and unconventional data sources to i...

#0 - Teaser 02.01.2023 2:10

The Grand Challengers Podcast is a show about inspiring individuals who are stepping up to a variety of global challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, biodiversity loss and many more. Each episode centres around a guest from the cutting edges of the natural and social sciences, engineering, technology and design, who offers not only insight into their own passion and work, but also...