My first year of the PhD as an AI-assisted condition monitoring researcher
I have just finished my first year of PhD life in the wonderful AUFRANDE project, and I would be very happy to share some of my nice experiences in this blog.
Beyond the Science: What I Learned About Research Emissions at the CBH Summer School
During the CBH Graduate School Summer School ‘Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Research’ I had to confront a truth I had never really considered before: the act of doing climate research itself has a carbon footprint.
From curiosity to research: My path into AI-enhanced cybersecurity
My interest in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence developed gradually, led by curiosity and a growing motivation to explore the field through research. It did not begin with a single moment, it grew through years of working closely with digital systems and the people who depend and learn from them.
Yes, All FOUR of My PhD Supervisors Are Women
…So what?
Have we not passed the endless tyranny of the obvious? And yet, the shock factor of telling people doesn’t wear off. This underscores the disappointing stereotypes and perceptions we still hold about who makes it in STEM.
From curiosity to capacity: My experience as a PhD fellow
This article reflects my journey from early curiosity in materials science to becoming an international PhD researcher in lithium-ion battery research, highlighting how mentorship, resilience, and global collaboration shaped both scientific and personal growth. It also emphasizes the importance of diversity, supportive role models and programs like AUFRANDE in empowering women and international students in science.
Stepping Into the Research World: Growing Through Three Conferences
This post reflects on my conference experiences in marine economics research and how attending conferences helped shape my academic confidence, research direction and identity as an early-career researcher.
My Journey Into Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
This blog shares my journey into the world of low-dimensional nanomaterials, starting from a childhood fascination with nanotechnology. From studying MOFs as an undergraduate to researching nanoclusters in carbon nanotubes during my master’s studies, I gradually developed a strong interest in nanoscale materials. Now, as an AUFRANDE PhD student jointly supervised by Prof. Paolo Samorì and Prof. Liming Dai, I work on engineering MoS₂-based 2D hybrid materials for energy conversion and storage. After completing my first year in France, I will continue the next stage of my research in Australia.
Catching Atoms in Motion: First Beamtime Experience at ALBA Synchrotron
As a PhD student researching sodium-ion batteries, I’ve always been curious about how sodium ions move through the material during charging and discharging. This movement is key to understanding how the battery works. While I’ve been able to study this at a small scale in the lab, I wanted to see it on a larger, […]
Connecting with the AUFRANDE Community – Bordeaux 2025
During the annual event in Bordeaux, I had the chance to connect with the other AUFRANDE fellows.
Stepping Beyond Comfort: My First 10 Months as a AUFRANDE Doctoral Researcher in France
After 10 months of my PhD life in France, I would like to share my experiences so far.
Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Panels: More Than Energy, They Shape Urban Climate
Cities are leading the clean energy transition, and rooftop photovoltaic solar panels are at the centre of this change…
My Experience at La Nuit des Chercheur(e)s in Toulouse
Every year, researchers step out of their labs and meet the public on an evening of discovery, activities, and conversations.