How important is it to be productive to succeed in academia? And what about being creative? In this episode, we once again have the pleasure talking to Prof. Fredrik Höök, Professor of Nano and Biophysics, at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of technology. Prof. Hook was our guest in episode 29. Then we had an interesting conversation around several aspects related to research and life in science. At the end of the session, there were still lots of questions that I was curious...
Dec 21, 2022
1 hr 1 min
What is an initial value problem? And why do many of us find mathematical modelling so challenging? In this episode, we again have the honor of talking to Prof. Marina Axelson-Fisk, Professor in Mathematical Statistics at Chalmers University of Technology. This is the third time Prof. Axelson-Fisk is a guest in Science on Surfaces – tips, tricks and tools, and this time she shares some of her vast knowledge on mathematical modelling and how this is used in science. As always...
Oct 27, 2022
46 min
What is life in research like? How ambitious and performance-oriented do you have to be to do a PhD? And - what is the difference between Food science and Food engineering? I this episode, we talk to Dr. Holly Huellemeier, Graduate Research Assistant at the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at the Ohio State University, to learn more about what it is like to spend years in research to earn a doctoral degree. At the time of the recording, Dr. Huellemeier had just gra...
Sep 23, 2022
51 min
Data analysis basics and how to make the most of the collected data How do you maximize the information extraction from that data that you may have spent weeks collecting? And what is the difference between ‘precision’ and ‘accuracy’? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Marina Axelson-Fisk, Professor in Mathematical Statistics at Chalmers University of Technology about Data analysis, to learn more about how to make the most of the data that you have collected. In this informative conversation, ...
Jun 9, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Collecting quality data with QCM-D – what to consider and pitfalls to avoid How do you maximize your chances of a measurement being successful? And which are the main pitfalls to avoid when planning and executing experiments? In this episode, we talk to Jennie Ringberg, Global Technical Product Manager for QSense at Biolin Scientific, to learn more about the practical aspects of data collection and experimental design with the ambition to maximize the data quality. The conversation focuses on...
Apr 27, 2022
44 min
Why are surface analytical tools useful when scrutinizing virus infections and when trying to figure out ways to tackle them? And what makes research successful? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Fredrik Höök, Professor of Nano and Biophysics, at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology, about his research and work related to biological nanoparticles, virus infections, and vaccine development. This inspiring and intriguing conversation covered multiple facets of academic...
Mar 24, 2022
58 min
Is it possible to be more time-efficient when planning, executing and evaluating experiments? And what do the latin squares have to do with it? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Marina Axelson-Fisk, Professor in Mathematical Statistics at Chalmers University of Technology about Design of Experiments, DoE, to learn more about how to efficiently plan your work and to make the most of the time spent in the lab. As always, we start with the basics, and Prof. Axelson-Fisk takes us through what DoE...
Feb 24, 2022
51 min
What is Quartz Crystal microbalance with Dissipation monitoring? And what’s the deal with all the harmonics? In this episode, we talk to Fredrik Pettersson and Erik Nilebäck, both Senior Application Scientists at Biolin Scientific, about the QCM-D technology. Erik has a MSc in Engineering Biology and Devices and Materials in Medicine and a Ph.D. in Bioscience, and Fredrik has a MSc in Biophysical engineering. Both Erik and Fredrik have extensive experience working with the QCM-D technology an...
Dec 21, 2021
58 min
How is the gut-microbiota related to human health? And why do some Lactobacillus strains show health-promoting properties? I this episode, we talk to Dr. Joana Ortega-Anaya, postdoc researcher at the Department of Food Science and technology, at the Ohio State University, to learn more about probiotics and how food can be used to support the symbiotic microbes in the gut microbiome. Dr.Ortega-Anaya specializes in the study of milk components and how they affect probiotics and human heal...
Dec 6, 2021
36 min
What analytical instrumentation should you have in your biointerfaces lab? And which equipment should you prioritize investing in if the funding available for new instrument purchase is limited? I this episode, we talk to Dr. Jenny Malmstrom, Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland to learn more about lab instrumentation and analysis methods. With a background in bioengineering and nanoscience, Dr. Malmström has long experience characterizing ...
Oct 28, 2021
36 min
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