Novel Method for the Analysis of Single Bio-Molecular Aggregation
Many diseases arise from abnormal molecular aggregation and uncontrolled biomolecular growth or division. Detecting these processes at their earliest stages is critical, as it opens the door to earlier diagnosis and personalised treatments before clinical symptoms appear.
The Power of Learning through Shared Ideas
If you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas
From Zero to Lithium: My First Steps into the Solid-State Battery World
This post is a reflection on my first year as PhD student: the learning curve, the lab work, and everything in between.
Performing my first on-sky tests (in Hawaii at Keck Telescope)
As an adaptive optics (AO) researcher for ground-based telescopes, having the possibility to perform tests on-sky was a major accomplishment for me. These tests occurred in Hawaii in the Keck I telescope…
Rising Seas and What Isotopes have to do with it
Earth, 20 000 years ago: the last glacial maximum. The air was about 5°C cooler than today, the sea level more than 100 meters lower. Creatures could walk from Siberia to Alaska across a land bridge…
Moving Abroad for A PhD: What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to France
Doing a PhD across France and Australia sounded like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But as I packed up my life, I quickly realised that moving abroad is not just about research. It is also about adjusting to an entirely new way of living.
Attending my first international conference as a PhD student
One of the most exciting experiences for a PhD student is attending their first conference to present their initial research findings. I finally got this chance in April 2024…
My first year as a PhD student in the AUFRANDE Program
The journey began when I stumbled upon the AUFRANDE program calls. What caught my attention was the unique opportunity it offered—a dual-degree program spanning two countries. This was more than just an academic pursuit; it was a chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Without hesitation, I applied.
What motivated my transition from engineer to PhD student?
Choices that challenge us to rethink our goals and aspirations define our journeys. For me, the transition from being a Technology Engineer in the automotive industry to a PhD student in academia was one such transformative decision.