Under the Microscope

• Industrial Fermentation: Biofuels, Bioreactors, Microorganisms ft. Krist V. Gernaey

  What does it take to scale up industrial processes using tiny living organisms? Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with Professor Krist Gernaey from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) near Copenhagen about the fascinating world of industrial fermentation. Discover the crucial role of bioreactors and the power of microorganisms in producing everything from sustainable biofuels to essential industrial enzymes. This episode explores the cutting-edge of biotechnology and chemical engineering.Beyond the technical details, Krist shares insights into his life as a professor at DTU and even touches on his children's amusing perspective on his research! Learn about the collaborative and international nature of modern scientific work in Denmark.Curious to learn more about the potential of industrial fermentation?Find key takeaways, interesting anecdotes, and links to explore further in our companion blog post.

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• Graphene Straintronics - Prague to Production ft. Martin Rejhon

  How close are we to a future powered by the incredible flexibility of graphene? Pranoti Kshirsagar sits down with Dr. Martin Rejhon, a leading group leader at Charles University in Prague, to unravel his pioneering work in straintronics – manipulating graphene's properties through mechanical strain. Learn about the critical steps towards scalable production and the exciting possibilities for next-generation electronic devices. This episode delves into cutting-edge research in materials science and nanotechnology.Beyond the scientific breakthroughs, Martin shares his perspective on Prague as a burgeoning center for research and confirms the exciting news: the Nanoscale Science and Technology Forum (NSFE), a key event in nanotechnology, will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, in September 2026!Want a deeper dive into this fascinating conversation?Find key highlights, memorable quotes, and links to explore further in our companion blog post.

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• Quantum dots, Quantum light, Future of communication, QuanTour

  In this episode of Under the Microscope, we travel to Poland to meet Prof. Anna Musiał from Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, our final QuanTour Hero! 🧑‍🔬✨ Anna shares her expertise on quantum dots, quantum emitters, and their crucial role in quantum communication.👀 Highlights from this episode:🔬 What does "Taming the Invisible" mean? The double meaning behind Anna’s research.💡 How quantum dots emit light that defies classical physics and why this matters for quantum technologies.⚛️ The role of materials science in optimizing quantum dots for telecom applications.🤝 International collaborations shaping the future of quantum communication.🚀 Anna’s career journey—from high school physics enthusiast to leading quantum scientist.🎧 Hit follow, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us bring more inspiring scientists to you!

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• Multi qubit devices, Crystal phase quantum dots, Quantum secure communication, QuanTour

  Prof. Nika Akopian from the Technical University of Denmark, our next QuanTour Hero! 🧑‍🔬✨ Nika shares his groundbreaking research on multi-qubit devices with photonic interfaces and the fascinating potential of crystal-phase quantum dots in quantum computing and the quantum internet.👀 Highlights from this episode: The role of multi-qubit devices in advancing quantum computing and secure communication. 💡 How crystal-phase quantum dots offer a scalable approach to nanoscale quantum systems. 🧬🔬 The collaboration and innovation behind growing quantum dots with atomic-level precision. 🤝⚛️ Nika’s career journey from Technion in Israel to leading quantum research in Copenhagen. 🌍🔭 Behind-the-scenes insights into cutting-edge experiments and the challenges of quantum technology. 🚀✨🎙️ Plus, Nika previews his upcoming week curating the Under the Microscope BlueSky account, where he’ll share real-time videos, lab highlights, and more! Don’t miss it! 💻🔵👉 Follow the QuanTour journey and more at:BlueSky📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, and catch all episodes on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube.🎧 Hit follow, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us bring more inspiring scientists to you!

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• Single photons, Quantum light, Human vision, QuanTour

  Prof. Wolfgang Löffler from the Leiden Institute of Physics, our next QuanTour Hero! 🧑‍🔬✨ Wolfgang shares insights into his fascinating research on the interaction of light and matter at the quantum level, including groundbreaking work with quantum dots and single photons.👀 Highlights from this episode: How single photons could unlock new quantum technologies like secure communication and ultra-fast lasers. 💡 The surprising crossover between quantum optics and human vision studies. 👁️✨ Wolfgang's career journey, inspired by the Rhine River and leading to cutting-edge research in Leiden. 🌊🔬 His "craziest" experiment: recreating classical light from quantum sources. 🚀🔭 A sneak peek into Leiden’s unique lab culture, historical cryostats, and the pioneering spirit of collaboration. 🤝🔗🎙️ Plus, Wolfgang previews his upcoming week curating the Under the Microscope BlueSky account, where he’ll showcase behind-the-scenes lab work, fascinating experiments, and more! Don’t miss it! 💻🔵👉 Follow the QuanTour journey and more at:BlueSky📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, and catch all episodes on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube.🎧 Hit follow, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us bring more inspiring scientists to you!

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