The Science Talk
Under the Microscope
Spotlighting Materials & Nanoscience – Dive into groundbreaking research, cutting-edge innovations, and the inspiring stories of scientists shaping the future. This podcast brings the brilliance and passion of materials and nanoscience experts to center stage, connecting their insights with the world. If you like Materialism, StrugglingScientist Podcast then you will love Under the Microscope! Created by The Science Talk. Hosted by Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar
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Feb 19, 2026
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Episodes
Hot Single Photons for Quantum Communications, QuanTour 30.07.2024 59:27
Carlos Anton Solanas from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Discover how Carlos and his team are using hot single photons and hexagonal boron nitride to revolutionize this field. 🔑 Key Highlights: Revolutionizing Quantum Communication: Carlos' research on hot single photons and their applications at room temperature. Inspiring Career Journey: Carlos' path from Madrid to international c...
Plasma & laser based compact particle accelerators 18.07.2024 47:36
Jens Osterhoff , senior scientist and deputy director at the Bella Center, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Discover how Jens and his team are transforming large-scale particle accelerators into smaller, more affordable, and versatile machines using high-intensity lasers and plasmas. Key Highlights: Innovative Research: Jens’ pioneering work in miniaturizing particle accelerators. Medical an...
Stress enhances quantum dot performance, QuanTour 26.05.2024 48:19
Prof. Rinaldo Trotta , Sapienza University of Rome, delves into the unexpected advantages of manipulating quantum dots to boost their functionality, demystifies quantum entanglement , and discusses its practical applications in secure communications. Together, Pranoti and Rinaldo decode the sophisticated science of quantum dots, covering everything from their alignment and materials science facets...
218. Chocolate Chips & Relaxed Quantum Dots ft. Armando Rastelli I Pranoti Kshirsagar 06.05.2024 48:19
Summary Armando Rastelli, a professor at the Institute of Semiconductor and Solid-State Physics at Johannes Kepler University, discusses his research on quantum dots. Quantum dots are tiny semiconductor particles with unique optical and electronic properties. They are typically around 5 nanometers in size and can be shaped like bumps or slices. Quantum dots have various applications, including in...
217. Future is Quantum ft. Tobias Heindel l Pranoti Kshirsagar 06.04.2024 45:12
Summary 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...
(VIDEO) 216. Devilish Details of Nanoscale Interfaces ft. Narayanan T N | Pranoti Kshirsagar 05.04.2024 45:49
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 an...
216. Devilish Details of Nanoscale Interfaces ft. Narayanan T N | Pranoti Kshirsagar 23.03.2024 45:16
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 inter...
215. [Video] SUPER Quantum ft. Doris Reiter | Pranoti Kshirsagar 05.03.2024 39:51
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum science with Doris Reiter who is a theoretical physicist in Germany. Follow RealScientists Nano (https://twitter.com/RealSci_Nano) on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our mailing list (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/27434/58164287005263...
214. Crystals, Comics, Calculations, Chemistry ft. Amber Lim | Pranoti 20.12.2023 37:00
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 fundame...
214. [Video] Crystals, Comics, Calculations, Chemistry ft. Amber Lim | Pranoti 18.12.2023 32:14
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 fundame...
Green Chemistry ft. Julio Terra | My Research 04.12.2023 14:37
Green Chemistry is incredibly important topic for more sustainable research practices in all kinds of industries, including and not limited to, such as, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, beauty producats, fragrance industry. Check out the full episode - Nanoscience revolusionising Green Chemistry? Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano...
213. Faster phones, thanks to SPINTRONICS ft. Sofia Ferreira Teixeira | Pranoti 26.11.2023 34:59
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). Find Sofia on Twitter/X LinkedIn Instagram Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our ...
212. the MAGIC of Flows ft. Ketan Madane | Svenja 12.11.2023 42:12
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. Find Ketan on Twitter/X LinkedIn Instagram & Website Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our mailing li...
Design thinking in science ft. Sebastian F. Maehrlein | Pranoti 09.11.2023 5:14
Design thinking adds a lot of value to ways of working to be a successful scientist. Sebastian speaks from his own experience! Check out the full episode - Shaking Atomic Lattices with Strong Laser Pulses Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our mailing list Subscribe to our c...
Quantum dots & defects ft. Lea Nienhaus | Pranoti 06.11.2023 2:16
Quantum dots and other nanoscale materials contain defects. These defects not only change the optoelectronic properties but other properties as well. Lea Nienhaus and her group investigate the science behind glowy things. Check out the full episode - Glowly Things & Why They Glow Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every we...
Microstructures in LED lights ft. Rachel Oliver | Pranoti 01.11.2023 1:49
We all have Gallium Nitride (GaN) at home in the filament of those LED lights. Rachel studies the microstructure of of the filament. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our mailing list Subscribe to our channel and follow on socials https://ww...
Technology Transfer in Automotive industry ft. Drew Evans | Pranoti 31.10.2023 4:04
Prof. Drew Evans speak about the materials science side of developing technology in the lab and then transferring it to the production line. The challenges in the process and learnings as well. Listen to the full episode featuring Drew Evans. Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our mailing list...
(Electric) Race Car in 1991 ft. Dimos Katsis | Pranoti 30.10.2023 4:20
Listen to the full episode! 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. Find Dimos on Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Follow RealScientists...
211. Molecular Puzzles in Chemical Bathtubs ft. Chris Brewer | Svenja 22.10.2023 53:15
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! Find Chris on Twitter/X LinkedIn & Instagram Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to me...
KISS method & science besties ft. Antonija Grubisic-Cabo | Pranoti 19.10.2023 4:45
Full episode ft. Antonija who is a Tenure Track Professor at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands). Join our mailing list Subscribe to our channel and follow on socials https://www.youtube.com/@the_ sciencetalk LINKEDIN - @The Science Talk https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-science-talk/ TWITTER - @The_ScienceTalk @RealSci_Nano https://twitter.com/the_ScienceTalk http...
The cost of being a Traveling Scientist ft. Antonija Grubisic-Cabo | Pranoti 18.10.2023 2:09
Full episode ft. Antonija who is a Tenure Track Professor at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands). Join our mailing list Subscribe to our channel and follow on socials https://www.youtube.com/@the_ sciencetalk LINKEDIN - @The Science Talk https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-science-talk/ TWITTER - @The_ScienceTalk @RealSci_Nano https://twitter.com/the_ScienceTalk https:/...
210. KISS of Light ft. Antonija Grubisic-Cabo | Pranoti 15.10.2023 43:35
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. Find Antonija on Twitter/X LinkedIn Check out episodes 85, 86 ft. Antonija on Under the Microscope in 2020 and episode 208 ft. Antonios Man...
209. Space Travel, Heavy Ions, Electric Cars ft. Dimos Katsis | Pranoti 12.10.2023 58:04
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. Find Dimos on Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Check out episodes 194 and 207 on the topic of green energy and mate...
208. Simulating the Future of Quantum Materials ft. Antonio Manesco | Pranoti 01.10.2023 47:02
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. Find Antonio on Twitter LinkedIn Instagram & his website . Follow RealScientists Nano on Twitter to meet a new materials/nano scientist every week. Join our mailin...
How to become a Microscopist ft. Levi Tegg | Pranoti 20.08.2023 2:29
Full episode with Levi Tegg, research associate at the University of Sydney. Join our mailing list Subscribe to our channel and follow on socials https://www.youtube.com/@the_ sciencetalk LINKEDIN - @The Science Talk https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-science-talk/ TWITTER - @The_ScienceTalk @RealSci_Nano https://twitter.com/the_ScienceTalk https://twitter.com/RealSci_Nano INSTAGRA...
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