Category: PhDlife
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 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 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.
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…
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.