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PhD:The experience

Alexandra
Mental Health
Phd
Phd Experience
Phd Journey
Neuroscience
Research Guidance
Biochemistry
Science Communication
Work-Life Balance
Career Coaching
Cultural Adjustment
International Experience
Education
Academic Research
Covid-19
Chess
Liver Cancer
Published Research
Life Sciences
Project Management

In this podcast, my aim is to guide listeners through the multifaceted journey of pursuing a PhD. By sharing my own experiences and insights, interviewing fellow researchers and academics, and providing practical advice, I seek to offer a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and triumphs that come with doctoral studies. Through meaningful conversations and shared wisdom, this platform will ... more

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In this episode, I speak with Professor Patrick Esser about his academic journey, from his PhD years to postdoctoral life and the transition to becoming a professor within the UK academic system. We reflect on the challenges, growth, and resilience t... more

In this inaugural episode of "PhD The Experience - Conversations with PIs," I sit down with Federico Bleckwedel, a senior researcher who shares his fascinating journey from studying biotechnology in Argentina to his current postdoctoral work in cardi... more

For this episode I chatted with Dr. Elena Hoffer, a scientist and an entrepreneur. Elena discusses her journey in academia, moving abroad to pursue a PhD and eventually taking her career towards entrepreneurship. With her company Alma.me Elena helps ... more

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Kevin who received his PhD in industrial chemistry and is now working in the industry in Germany. Kevin talks about his PhD experience, what made him pursue a career in chemistry and he also talks about starting a... more

In the latest episode of my podcast, I’m joined by Alessia, a postdoctoral researcher currently based in Sweden.

We dive into her academic journey — from the ups and downs of her PhD to what drives her to remain in academia today. Alessia offers hon... more

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Franka, a leadership coach, specializing in systemic business coaching. For the last three years Franka has been a freelancer, nevertheless her journey to reach that moment has been very versatile, rich in experie... more

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Perianen (Krishna), a postdoctoral researcher in Neuroscience. In this two-parts episode we discuss his academic journey from early on in his B.Sc. in the UK to his current position now. Krishna talks about differ... more

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Perianen (Krishna), a postdoctoral researcher in Neuroscience. In this two-parts episode we discuss his academic journey from early on in his B.Sc. in the UK to his current position now. Krishna talks about differ... more

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Dr. Federico Bleckwedel
Senior researcher focusing on cardiovascular research and gene therapies
Technical University of Munich
Episode: S4 - Episode 1: Conversations with Dr. Federico Bleckwedel
Dr. Elena Hoffer
Scientist, entrepreneur, and advocate for PhD students' career development
Episode: S3- Episode 23: It's All Hard—So Choose Wisely - with Dr.Elena
Dr. Kevin
Industrial chemist and podcaster
VDI
Episode: S3- Episode 22: Industrial chemistry, the job market and passion for science - with Dr. Kevin
Dr. Alessia
Postdoctoral researcher currently based in Sweden, originally from Italy, with a PhD in pharmacology from the University of Kent.
Independent researcher
Episode: S3 - Episode 21: Academia can be attractive too - with Dr. Alessia
Dr. Franka
Leadership coach specializing in systemic business coaching
Episode: S3-Episode 20: PhD is the fastest way to personal growth - with Dr. Franka
Dr. Perianen Romaswamy
Postdoctoral researcher specializing in brain stimulation and collaborations in academia.
Episode: S3 - Episode 19 Part II: Becoming a Scientist: The Academic Road - with Dr. Perianen
Dr. Perianen Ramoswami
A neuroscientist based in Göttingen, Germany.
University Medical Center Göttingen
Episode: S3 - Episode 19 Part I: Becoming a Scientist: The Academic Road - with Dr. Perianen
Dr. Ritesh K. Agarwal
A clinical trial scientist currently based in the U.S. who holds a PhD in Biotechnology from IIT Delhi.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Episode: S3 - Episode 18: Resilience and Rights: An International PhD's Path to Research in the U.S. - with Dr. Ritesh
Sheila Peters
PhD student in Neurosciences researching noninvasive brain stimulation effects.
University of Rome, Toru-Urbata
Episode: S3 - Episode 17: How your PhD location matters - with Sheila

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Alexandra
Host of PhD: The Experience, sharing personal insights and engaging with guests to explore the multifaceted experiences of pursuing a PhD.

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S3 - Episode 8 : The importance of your hobbies to your PhD (& beyond) - with Vaishag
Q: What are the characteristics in your specific hobby that kind of balances it out in comparison to the PhD?
Chess requires patience and hard work, mirroring the challenges of PhD life.
S3 - Episode 8 : The importance of your hobbies to your PhD (& beyond) - with Vaishag
Q: How did you feel during the six months without practicing your hobby?
Initially, it was magical due to the new environment, but later it became important to keep the passion.
S3 - Episode 8 : The importance of your hobbies to your PhD (& beyond) - with Vaishag
Q: How has this changed your PhD experience?
Engaging in hobbies like chess has helped maintain mental health and foster connections.
S3- Episode 7 : Social Media in Science - with Aku
Q: Do you have maybe some bullet points in mind that characterize a good or a bad supervisor?
Aku highlights communication, transparency, and engagement as crucial traits for a good supervisor.
S3- Episode 7 : Social Media in Science - with Aku
Q: What brought you to start a PhD?
Aku wanted to explore research, particularly in neuroscience, after being inspired by her undergraduate studies.

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1. Dr. Federico Bleckwedel
2. Dr. Elena Hoffer
3. Dr. Kevin
4. Dr. Alessia
5. Dr. Franka
6. Dr. Perianen Romaswamy
7. Dr. Perianen Ramoswami
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