Category: PhDlife
The Power of Learning through Shared Ideas
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” ― George Bernard Shaw During my […]
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.