Science Talk with Naz

Tobias Augspurger – aerospace engineer, climate scientist, and open-source advocate. Also a founder of OpenSustain.tech, an open platform for free and open climate technology. He also pioneered the application of open source in the German automotive industry within the DHL Group as head of software development for autonomous driving, worked for over 13 years in different remote sensing applications, and loves to innovate based on open-source practices. Today, we will be talking about the MapYourGrid project.Tobias on LinkedIn:   / tobias-augspurger  MapYourGrid: https://mapyourgrid.org/Other relevant mentioned sources:OpenSustain.tech: https://opensustain.tech/The Open Source Sustainability Ecosystem report: https://lfenergy.org/2023-open-source...  00:00 – Intro00:56 – Who Is Tobias02:09 – What Is MapYourGrid | Overlooked Quality Data from OpenStreetMap09:31 – The Power of Open Access Data11:37 – The Role of Local Communities14:38 – How to Reach and Engage Local Communities18:48 – Why Open Access Data Matters for a Traceable Sustainable Future23:55 – On Non-Traceable Sustainability Claims and Greenwashing31:20 – Open Access from Public and Private Sectors | Green Claims Act34:42 – MapYourGrid 101 for Beginners40:12 – Why We Still Need People | Limits and Cautions of AI46:07 – Who Is Using Grid Stats Map50:30 – Why Mapping the Electrical Grid Is Essential52:76 – Current Challenges in MapYourGrid58:10 – Sentinel-2 Data: Potential and Limitations1:00:38 – Funding, Sponsors, and How to Support MapYourGrid1:04:00 – MapYourGrid as a Teaching Tool1:08:14 – Our Planet Is Too Complex to Argue with Black Boxes1:08:52 – The Future Impact of MapYourGrid1:09:59 – Prioritizing Natural Solutions in Today’s Systems

12/17/25 • 73:17

Nick Krekelbergh is a teaching assistant and PhD student at Ghent University. Nick's research focusses on the dynamics of microplastics in soils from a pedological perspective.Nick is also an active member at the Knowledge centre Viae Caspiae of Eureast Platform   Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkrekelbergh/Nick on X: https://x.com/nickkrekelbergh?lang=enResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...⏱️ Timeline:00:00 – Intro00:32 – Microplastics 10114:49 – Microplastics as a soil-forming factor in the 21st century21:54 – Challenges of measuring microplastics: is there a standardized method?24:39 – Research & policy priority highlights (OVAM report) – Why Belgium may lead26:01 – Current research highlights: Raman vs fluorescence35:02 – Lab tour 47:57 – What is the ‘Knowledge Centre Viae Caspiae’?51:06 – Shrinking Caspian Sea & historical repetition (Aral Sea parallels)57:27 – Why EU and Central Asia matter to each other1:00:00 – Essential skills for incoming academics1:01:54 – Advice for PhDs

10/22/25 • 62:45

Rocco Suanno - PhD student at Institut Lumière Matière (Lyon)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocco-suanno-71ba2a249/Instagram: @roccosuanno 00:00 – Intro01:08 – Spinodal decomposition03:29 – Implementation of spinodal decomposition & factors impacting09:40 – Why this process is important across studies11:44 – The 'Grande Victoria!', 1st-year-PhD experience & personal motivation for research topic14:34 – Why physicists sneak philosophical quotes into their slides17:12 – Special prize18:17 – Inspiration for science20:18 – Message to new PhDs

9/3/25 • 24:44

Eduardo Garcia - a PhD specialized in Soil Science, Carbon Sequestration, Agroforestry, and Remote SensingResearch work mentioned in this episode: Garcia-Braga, E., Peñalver-Alcalá, A., Farguell, J., Francos, M., & Úbeda, X. (2024). How long is long? A bibliographic review of what is meant by the long-term effects of fire on soil properties. Spanish Journal of Soil Science, 14, Article 12499. https://doi.org/10.3389/sjss.2024.12499Eduardo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-garcia-geotec/  00:00:59 – Intro00:01:28 – Current technologies in environmental sciences and need for scepticism00:05:25 – Emerging directions in environmental sciences00:09:27 – AI in environmental sciences: necessary caution00:13:56 – Pitfalls of current educational system00:17:16 – “When we teach, we also learn” 00:21:10 – Sustainability vs. production00:25:50 – “We already grow food enough for 10 billion people and still can’t end hunger”00:28:35 – Theory vs. practice in science00:36:01 – Practical ways to incentivise farmers to adopt sustainable practices00:40:37 – Indigenous knowledge00:44:00 – Our lost connection with nature & system bubbles00:50:13 – Theory vs. practice II: academia’s bubbles and how Brazilian universities promote practicality 01:01:35 – Wildfires and their effect on soil health01:09:03 – Isolation from nature01:14:38 – “Action is the key ...”01:22:53 – Inaction is worse01:26:26 – Individual action isn’t enough for collective problems01:32:06 – Advice for incoming PhDs 

7/11/25 • 93:57

Guest: Michał Bączyk a PhD Researcher at Utrecht University on consumer-related rebound effects of circular business modelsRecent publication discussed in the episode: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2024.10.022  00:20 Meet Michal: briefly about his research background01:13 Circular economy 10104:04 Why “re-use” is essential today 08:12 Theory vs. reality: examples from real functioning business models13:08 Secondhand shops and DIY tips - small changes can make a big difference?!18:05 Growing up with sustainable mindset22:22 Why eco-friendly isn’t always easy 29:00 What drives consumer engagement with circular business models: about sustainable habits34:19 Suppliers & Shoppers: your playbook for circular impact41:30 How & Where researchers can shake up the system 46:47 How to deal with eco-anxiety50:20 Advice to my younger self and incoming PhDs

5/22/25 • 54:39

Guest: Oscar Dufour a PhD at Institute of Light and Matter in Lyon, France 00:00 – Intro: a researcher with a rich and diverse background04:10 – What is crowd dynamics, and why does it matter: fieldwork at Lyon’s Festival of Lights revealed the science behind crowd behavior11:47 – Tragedy in South Korea: A look at the Halloween crowd crush that claimed 158 lives13:52 – The dangers of dense crowds: Understanding the tipping point between flow and chaos 17:38 – From reading to observing: the stories of collecting real-time crowd data23:26 – Rethinking crowd density: impressive novel approach reveals the truth behind the statistical mis-estimations32:00 – Flattening the human form: 3D-to-2D projections of male and female anatomy36:47 – Simulating simple physical interactions: The hidden physics behind how we bump, sway, and move in groups 41:00 – Decision-making in crowds: introducing a new layer to simulate behavior in motion50:54 – Modeling complex decisions: more on how people make choices in dense urban environments56:50 – The science of everyday movement: what crowd dynamics can teach us about daily urban life1:01:00 – The dark side of urban data: potential risks of collecting big data on human movement1:02:41 – Real-world applications and gained insights 1:06:23 – Urban planning in sci-fi vs. reality: ‘AI won’t solve everything… but it can help…’1:12:10 – Can crowds be controlled?1:17:00 – Are we predictable agents?1:19:30 – Do we have free will?1:26:01 – Advice to aspiring PhD students diving into research

5/8/25 • 90:17

Guest: Vaibhav Shrivastava, Ph.D. - a Postdoctoral Researcher at Swedish University of Agricultural SciencesFor more detailed insights into Vaibhav Shrivastava, Ph.D. work, you can explore:UgentResearch: https://research.ugent.be/web/person/vaibhav-shrivastava-0/publications/enexplore the project FERTIMANURE: https://www.fertimanure.eu/en/ 00:59 – Exploring linear vs. circular systems in fertilizer production04:32 – The importance of producing and using bio-based fertilisers06:10 – A look into the origins of the circularity concept08:50 – Defining bio-based fertilisers within the circular economy framework10:03 – Challenges related to wastewater | Phosphorus limitations, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and mineral extraction from waste13:00 – The main challanges in implementing circular fertilizer production systems 17:13 – Personal motivation behind choosing this research field20:40 – Discussing terminology around nutrient recovery products and insights from four years of fieldwork26:40 – Associated practical challenges of fertilizer application in field28:00 – Future directions for developing nutrient-recovered products29:06 – Key skills aspiring researchers should cultivate 31:02 – Reflections on maintaining a healthy work-life balance32:49 – Advice for incoming PhD students36:50 – Outlook on further research goals and directions

4/16/25 • 38:59

Bo Vangsø Iversen – Associate Professor in Soil Physics and Hydropedology at Aarhus UniversityProf. Vangsø Iversen's Research GateProf. Vangsø Iversen's at LinkedIn 01:47 Soil Science in the 21st Century03:57 The International Master in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) – Why this program is particularly relevant today09:09 IMSOGLO graduates preparing for a reunion12:05 How IMSOGLO fosters valuable professional connections17:01 The role of international master's programs in exposing students to diverse problem-solving approaches 18:35 Denmark’s approach to sustainable agriculture as a country with extensive agricultural land use20:50 Denmark’s policy: Setting aside 15% of agricultural land from production24:40 Adapting to climate change: Farmers' responses and the importance of social dynamics in research31:23 Mapping Agricultural Subsurface Drainage Systems Using Proximal and Remote Sensors – Collaboration with Prof. Ellen Van De Vijver at Ghent University 41:18 "Learn to code…"44:10 An unpaid promotional moment for IMSOGLO 🙂47:55 "Do what you find interesting…"50:25 Discussing work-life balance and healthy habits55:28 A friendly marathon competition with Prof. Bo58:15 Addressing eco-anxiety1:05:30 The government's role in promoting sustainable lifestyle choices1:06:24 Advice for incoming PhD students

3/7/25 • 69:28

Dr. Qiusheng Wu is an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also serves as an Amazon Visiting Academic. Dr. Wu specializes in geospatial data science and open-source software development, with a research focus on utilizing big geospatial data and cloud computing to study environmental changes, particularly in surface water and wetland inundation dynamics. He is the creator of several widely used open-source Python packages, including geemap, leafmap, and segment-geospatial, which are designed for advanced geospatial analysis and visualization.Explore his open-source contributions on GitHub: https://github.com/opengeosGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vmml4_0AAAAJ&hl=enResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Qiusheng-Wu-2Prof. Wu on social mediaYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6V9oXSB3T1XSBsbqtYvKMgX (former Twitter): https://x.com/giswqs 01:44 Two key turning points: Career choice and starting a YouTube channel06:38 The importance of creating free content and providing open-access resources globally11:10 Prof. Wu’s experience in acquiring skills in geospatial sciences15:30 How the COVID-19 lockdown highlighted the need for online knowledge sources16:58 Key implications of remote sensing data19:06 Why a background in remote sensing is more crucial than just data analysis skills21:39 The importance of frequently updating teaching materials & their alignment with job market demands26:29 The era of rapid change: ‘…you need to be irreplaceable by AI’28:25 Google Earth Engine Explorer/Code Editor/Timelapse & their applications / The power of Cloud computing37:56 How Big Data & AI are shaping geospatial science42:08 ‘For students who want to pursue a career in geospatial studies…’43:14 The role of ‘coding skills’ in geospatial sciences46:18 Essential skills and key advice for aspiring researchers55:39 ‘I learned most of what I know from social media…’57:27 How to stay curious1:00:20 Advice for incoming students

2/5/25 • 69:11

 Jean-Pierre Grootaerd - dedicated voluntary member at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ghent University and the Public Observatory Armand Pien. He’s also an active member of the Eurospace Society, the organization founded by astronaut Dirk Frimout to encourage young people’s interest in space exploration. Jean-Pierre is a passionate self-taught-and-made astronomer. His lifelong fascination with astronomy and space travel began in childhood and has stayed with him ever since.Note to the listening audience: Jean-Pierre, a native Dutch speaker, gave the interview in English, and I think he succesfully delivered his message. Due to tight timing - I had to compromise the voice editing, but it's overall good. Also, we rather had a nice talk and hence some questions came up during the episode which is not hard to guess 😉Stars Shine for Everyone project website: https://www.ssvi.be/Jean-Pierre on social media:LinkedIn:   / jean-pierre-grootaerd-600a91a6  Instagram:   / kijkerbouwvsrug   01:00 - Introduction to Jean-Pierre02:31 - Staying Curious & Passionate: "difficulties can be wonderful"05:46 - Stars Shine for Everyone: story behind how this project began10:41 - Meeting Bruno Ernst in 2014 14:33 - "You CAN'T be whoever you want to be"15:00 - Decision to Start: Partnering with Bresser’s CEO17:00 - First Telescope Delivery: A memorable milestone19:20 - The role of local supporters in project growth21:27 - Small-World Story and the Importance of Cooperation28:08 - Telescope Demo and Office Tour: A look inside Jean-Pierre's workspace and equipment44:25 - Jean-Pierre’s Work at CERN: Insights into his role and projects49:25 - Nobel Laureates' Signatures on Telescopes: The story behind these signatures and their significance51:20 - Why SSVI Focuses on Community, Not Individuals: Discussing SSVI's educational approach and its community-centered focus55:43 - "There Are a Lot of Good People..."1:03:16 - Why Giving Up Isn't an Option1:06:00 - Choose Friends Wisely1:14:00 - Advice to My Younger Self and the Next Generation1:15:43 - Staying Curious and Open-Minded1:17:26 - Recent "Wow" Moments1:19:12 - Women and Girls in Science1:21:55 - Finding/Creating Meaning in Life

11/6/24 • 69:33

Prof. Kim Calders specializes in Earth Observation and Terrestrial Ecology at Ghent University in Belgium. His research interests include terrestrial and UAV-based LiDAR, the measurement and modeling of full 3D vegetation structure, its relation to airborne or spaceborne remote sensing signals, and radiative transfer modeling. For more detailed insights into Prof. Calders' work, you can explore:ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kim-Calders Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.be/citations?user=D0Z7jcsAAAAJ&hl=enFollow him on X (formerly Twitter) @kimcalders 00:27 – Intro01:10 – Terrestrial laser scanning: laser/LiDAR, active vs. passive remote sensing & point clouds04:36 – How 3D laser measurements are revolutionizing forest studies06:41 – Demonstration of LiDAR technology (see YouTube video)07:35 – Ongoing research and global collaborations10:19 – Discussion on 4D monitoring of vegetation structure (StrucNet)14:23 – StrucNet: Possible implementations and future directions18:17 – Is Space Twin linked to astronomy?20:36 – Skills required in terrestrial research e.g. data mining, climbing...24:18 – Why 'passion' is essential in research26:30 – How greenery improves body and mind30:01 – Dealing with eco-anxiety32:14 – Advice for aspiring academics

10/2/24 • 35:07

Jaya Nepal is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Sustainable Cropping Systems Laboratory at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He recently graduated with PhD in Soil and Water Sciences from the University of Florida, also obtained his MSc in International Agricultural Development from the University of Tokyo. He has a broad research experience in the field of soil science and agronomy. 01:31  Jay’s research background03:43  PhD work at Florida university: sandy soils in Florida06:15  What/How is it made/Why C nanomaterials 12:05  Difference between Biochar & C nanomaterials 14:00  Opportunities and challenges with C nanomaterials18:26   Brief talk about NASA & Space19:20  Limitations & challenges of using biochar in agricultural soils23:18  Majors findings from Jay’s PhD research: C nanomaterials & biochar as soil amendmends in sandy soils28:00  Use of C nanoparticles & Biochar at the current state of the world 32:20  About Jay’s current research at Cornell35:25  About dream research project39:00  Living in different countries41:41  Farmers & academic bubble 43:45  Skills to become a successful researcher47:20  Hobbies…48:38  Social media & Academia: information gap52:27  Advice for my younger self & for starting PhDs  Connect with Jay on socials:Twitter/X: @mejayxoxo18 / https://twitter.com/mejayxoxo18LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mejayxoxo18/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mejayxoxo18/  Link to Jay's research findings relevant to the talk:Carbon nanomaterials are a superior soil amendment for sandy soils than biochar based on impacts on lettuce growth, physiology and soil biochemical quality: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452074823000319Water-dispersible carbon nanomaterials improve lettuce (Latuca sativa) growth and enhance soil biochemical quality at low to medium application rates: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11104-022-05852-0 Link to Jay's review on biochar application in agriculture: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1114752/full For the list of all publications, visit Google Scholar/Research gate: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pPEAk-wAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaya-Nepal  Link to Johannes Lehmann’s lab at Cornell who do pioneering work with biochar (Jay mentioned this during podcast):https://lehmannlab.cals.cornell.edu/  Nano clays to convert desert into farming land (something Jay mentioned about in the podcast), BBC article:https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/the-spray-that-turns-deserts-into-farmland.html  YouTube Videos:610e53dbf651c46836785885c5331881610e53dbf651c46836785885c5331881610e53dbf651c46836785885c5331881 

3/20/24 • 55:56

Professor Reimund P. Rötter (University of Göttingen) is a distinguished researcher with over 25 years of expertise in agronomy, agricultural systems modeling, and agroecology across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Professor Rötter's work focuses on developing and identifying solutions to the complex challenges presented to humanity such as global food security, increasing resource scarcity and the environmental effects of agricultural production under current changing climate.He has done substantial work on his research area and namely some of his mainly impactful contributions include research on genetic yield gaps, modeling the multi-functionality of landscapes, assessing agricultural impacts and adaptations to climate change, and, last but not least, reduction of global wheat production under rising temperatures. This also makes him a perfect fit into today's episode on discussing "Crop modelling and its impact on addressing Climate Change"00:00 - Introduction01:29 - What is a model / Common misconception about modeling03:19 - No modeling without experimentation, no experimentation without modeling09:10 - Data quality and modeling (rubbish in = rubbish out)13:15 - How to generate a reliable model15:35 - Thoughts on why models failed to predict Covid19 cases19:46 - GHG emission scenarios and human behavior22:22 - "Why" and "How" (crop) modeling is essential in addressing Climate Change / Future crop production trends / Limitations of Global Climate models30:50 - Adaptation options / Plant breeding / Response diversity46:05 - How AI is transforming (crop) modeling and agriculture47:49 - "ChatGPT can become our individual agent…even for modeling..." / Digitalization, AI, and the future of agriculture55:11 - Why reform is needed in teaching programs in agricultural sciences / The power of collaboration56:56 - Advice for young researchers

12/6/23 • 60:36

Postdoctoral researcher - Enrique Apolo Apolo. Enrique's fields of interest include AI, precision agriculture, proximal plant sensing, satellite imagery, machinery, robotics and electronics. Enrique's Ph.D. title is “Development and Assessment of AI models based on deep learning algorithms to determine agronomic traits in fruit tree orchards and field crops.”Link to discussed Ph.D. thesis in this episode: https://idus.us.es/handle/11441/141305 00:00 Intro01:02 Academic background (Enrique’s)02:52 Citrus growing farmers in Spain & Yield prediction with AI05:14 Measuring key crop parameter with A.I. & Robots09:14 Learning A.I. from scratch / Drone imaging at Wageningen13:55 Crop yield or disease prediction by AI & Drones / challenges with Farmers17:04 Use of mobile phone for RGB imaging / Yield prediction apps20:34 Drone imaging vs. Satellite images26:10 Can farmers afford Drone imaging / Market for up-to-date Agro services29:45 Why Robotics & AI are very advanced in greenhouses, not fields33:55 Is there less or more use of AI by farmers / Farmers scared of AI?36:26 Can AI replace humans? How soon?38:55 “ChatGPT is a good tool, … but it might be a problem for lazy people…”41:05 “It’s compulsory to have basic knowledge in programming for incoming PhDs…”  PhDs TikTok video Enrique mentions about Brazil:

7/5/23 • 46:00

Çağrı Akyol - a Postdoctoral researcher and project manager at Ghent University, dealing with; Energy and resource recovery from waste streams, Biogas biorefineries, Nutrient recovery and recycling. Also, he shares a lot about renewables and alternative fertilizers on his LinkedIn 🙂 0:00   Intro01:10   Biogas & biomethane in EU Gas Package / about EU's 35 bcm binding target04:47   Can Biogas & biomethane replace fossil fuels?05:55   Russian natural gas cutoff & EU's interest in renewable energy sources 07:44   About the Nutri2Cycle project 11:49   Linear vs. Circular economy15:12   About bio-based fertilizers and an ongoing debate on the "bio-based fertilizer" term18:18   Bio-based fertilizers from anaerobic digestion 22:13   "... in Flanders, you can't directly apply digestate to the soil..."23:13   About microplastics in human blood, breast milk, soil, and tap water28:40   Current challenges in water & wastewater treatments (chemicals, sludge, etc.)32:50   About Gent University's research contribution to alternative fertilizers 34:01   Synthetic N fertilizers vs. bio-based N fertilizers impact on the environment36:10   "Farmers are really keen to use bio-based fertilizers because..."38:38   Can bio-based fertilizers alone close the current P fertilizer demand? 40:11   Agricultural practices with less nutrient loss40:57   Future of bio-based fertilizers & renewable energy45:28   Advice for young researchers (PhDs)49:03   Good researcher skills51:12   Shall one create or look for meaning? Çağrı's research works: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cagri-Akyol-2Çağrı on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/çağrı-akyol-08024763/Nutri2cycle project that Çağrı mentions: https://www.nutri2cycle.eu/BioDEN post on Gent University research: https://www.biogas-e.be/sites/default/files/2023-01/BioDEN_Newsletter - EN.pdfArticle on P cycle: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095937800800099X?casa_token=bhwP0IV-zF0AAAAA:ZVA8ZJxP2JAPPxDOLAyCv24zAUdQwxHslOKLsToDLTcAEYTLZXYresChMntM_k_5g2gDtTFx  Special Thanks: I want to thank Dr. Maxim Dorodnikov (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen), who introduced me to P cycle and to "peak phosphorus curve". Thanks to him, I was able to address in this episodes one of the critical issues - P limit. And special thanks to Prof. Sophie and Dr. Eugenio (BOKU) who buit in me interest and core basic understandings of GHG emissions & soil microbiology. Also, thanks to IMSOGLO project organizers & all lecturers (Prof. Finke & Prof. Wim, Prof. Sauer & Dr. Stephen, etc., and my friend ALEX who taught me almost everything). This list is just a brief one, I will try to put more names in next episodes.   Host: Nazerke AmangeldyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangeldy-9ba760206/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_ Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/https://syndication.twitter.com/srv/timeline-profile/screen-name/annazeka_?creatorScreenName=annazeka_&dnt=true&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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&frame=false&hideBorder=false&hideFooter=false&hideHeader=false&hideScrollBar=false&lang=en&origin=https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/&sessionId=d6ab73a0e0f14a314075674cd31fd21b6a089dd7&showHeader=true&showReplies=false&siteScreenName=annazeka_&transparent=false&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a:1674595607486

3/3/23 • 52:30

Angela Guerrero is a robotics engineer at the Soil Steam International AS. Angela did her Ph.D. research on "Variable-rate nitrogen fertilization by using proximal and remote sensing" at Gent University (link below to Angela's Ph.D. thesis work). 00:00  Intro00:40  What Soil Steam International AS do03:29  Working as a "Robotics Engineer"05:31  How robotics are improving agriculture10:44  Robotics and the future of farming15:25  About Angela's Ph.D. research18:50  From mechatronics engineering to precision farming21:45  Precision agriculture 25:30  Challenges in precision agriculture28:16  Advice for all Ph.D. students31:19  "There has been a lot of moving..., but it has been the best experience..."37:20  About cultural stereotypes39:24  Will AI make people jobless40:24  "We have to think about climate change GLOBALLY"43:08  Advice to my younger self43:50  Meaning of life  Angela's Ph.D. work: https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/8...Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-pa...Other articles published by Angela: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/... Host: Nazerke AmangeldyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-a...Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_ Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/https://syndication.twitter.com/srv/timeline-profile/screen-name/annazeka_?creatorScreenName=annazeka_&dnt=true&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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&frame=false&hideBorder=false&hideFooter=false&hideHeader=false&hideScrollBar=false&lang=en&origin=https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/&sessionId=d6ab73a0e0f14a314075674cd31fd21b6a089dd7&showHeader=true&showReplies=false&siteScreenName=annazeka_&transparent=false&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a:1674595607486

11/5/22 • 45:50

Description given by Le Wagon: "More than a Bootcamp. Join a global tech network for life. By joining Le Wagon, you are joining a supportive community of alumni, teachers & tech recruiters. Benefit from life-long access to the course material, and to our network job offers." (source: https://www.lewagon.com/)Special note for listeners: I use AI to edit the sound/video of my episodes. Sometimes AI also can't get rid of all the noise, so please don't mind it. I don't earn anything from my podcast, and it's pure pleasure to me to speak with amazing people. As a kid, I was raised to share what I have with others, and I still keep doing it, but now in a larger context - I want to share information/what I know/what I learned with others. It costs me my own money, extra effort, and time. So, if you like the podcast - please share it, like, and follow. That will make me motivated and put extra work into improving my content!Host:Nazerke AmangeldyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_ Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/

10/6/22 • 83:24

Sophie Zechmeister-Boltenstern is a Soil Science and Soil Microbiology professor at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna. Head of Soil Research Institute at BOKU. Expertise: Biodiversity and function of soil organisms and their interactions; Biology of the Nitrogen Cycle; Climate change and greenhouse gases; Metabolism of gases in soils.Awards: Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019): identified by Clarivate Analytics as one of the world’s most influential contemporary researchers (top 1% ranking), and more in the link below. Description of the episode:Besides the explanations given on specific field (soil microbiology) questions, Prof. Sophie also shares her experiences in the academic world. The episode contains very valuable messages and advice for young scientists (the link for the book recommendation is below).     0:00:00   Intro0:01:21   what we know about the N cycle0:05:44   "I find everything interesting about N cycle ..."0:09:54   responses of soil microorganisms on drying & rewetting events 0:18:07   greenhouse gases under drying & rewetting events0:22:14   how well do we understand greenhouse gas emissions from soils 0:31:15   about biochar0:41:24   about CH4 sink & C sequestration  0:44:35   extreme events / Regenerative Agriculture / burning fields (etc.)0:52:06   how to write a good scientific paper?1:00:00   to all beginner scientists1:04:44   advice to my younger self1:09:04   if I would not become a scientist ... 1:12:40   "being sad or scared doesn't help anything... if everyone acts in their small worlds - we can make a change!"1:19:10   the meaning of life     The book title: "Writing Science: How to Write Papers That Get Cited and Proposals That Get Funded."The link to the book: https://amzn.eu/d/6Y5NdSh  Guest: Prof. Sophie Zechmeister-BoltensternGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.at/citations?user=Xys1BdUAAAAJ&hl=deResearchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Sophie-Zechmeister-Boltenstern-39275272The source of academic qualifications and achievements: https://forschung.boku.ac.at/fis/suchen.person_uebersicht?id_in=4224&menue_id_in=101&sprache_in=en   Host:Nazerke AmangeldyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_ Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/

9/2/22 • 88:46

Christoph Noller - Ecologist and Soil Scientist. He is a Ph.D. student at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna. Christoph has worked a lot on contaminated soils with heavy metals such as arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), etc.  Description of the episode: In this episode, we discuss heavy metals, their influences on the human body, isotopes, soil microorganisms, and the ways of recovering contaminated soils, sources, etc. Christoph also mentions diseases such as Japanese diseases "itai-Itai", Minamata, cancer, etc.  0:00  Intro0:49  What are heavy metals (HM)?4:39  Sources of heavy metals (HM)7:14  The biggest problem of soils being contaminated by HM8:34  HM: Japanese "Itai-Itai", minamata, cancer and other deseases10:27  Lead causing IQ reduction in children 12:00  "Everybody can understand what I do..."13:51  "Children eat a lot of soil... so they also have the biggest problem..."17:07  Ways of recovering heavy metal contaminations19:58  Washing & separating soil / Removing clay 21:20  Using plants to remove heavy metals22:00  Difficulties 24:10  About "Hyperaccumulator plants."28:37  About stable isotopes, finding human origin country by their teeth, using isotopes for testing champagne quality, 37:39  Heavy metals influence soil microorganisms39:16  "Soil quality is very subjective ..."42:26  About building the "Urban garden"47:00  "I can't think of only a positive future..."48:13  Advice to my younger self: "Start programming..."49:25  "I kind of like that life is complex..."51:00 The meaning of life (explanation with a meme) Guest:Christoph Noller on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-noller-959a85222/ Host:Nazerke AmangeldyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/

7/8/22 • 52:33

Episode description:In this episode, we talk about AI & machine learning in Soil Sciences, IMSOGLO, the Past/Future of Soil Sciences & Soil Modelling, Inspirations, Books, Advice, and more topics. In between the questions, Prof. Finke shares his experiences and always gives simple and funny examples to make his ideas rather deliberate. So, surely you can also listen to this episode to make your day feel better! About our guest:Prof. Peter Finke is a Full Professor at the Department of Environment, Ghent University, and IMSOGLO program director and academic coordinator at Ghent University. On Google Scholar, there are 158 articles, 6 books, and many other works of Prof. Finke that are available in the link below.Perhaps, better to put Prof. Finke's own description from his LinkedIn account (link below) about his work: "These days I aim to develop and extend soil formation models that assist in the quantification of effects of global change on soil properties (and vice versa)."    0:00   Who is Professor Peter Finke1:20   The "simple motivation" for organizing the IMSOGLO program7:08   Why Aarhus, BOKU, Gottingen Universities?  /  "We also asked others, but... "10:59   Why do IMSOGLO have only two majors? 13:40   Will machine learning / AI / soil modeling / bioinformatics be included in IMSOGLO?19:35   What has changed after the 2007 interview?27:42   The International Union of Soil Sciences29:56   How to become a member of Soil Science unions31:28   Soil Modelling is essential? Why?35:00   Two futures of Soil Modelling (Prof. Finke's Ph.D. story)39:35   Future of Soil Mapping 41:37   Can Advanced Modeling and Digital Soil Mapping replace/reduce fieldworks in the future?47:08   "I can name two people who inspired me..., and one of them invented the Precision Agriculture..."51:00   The lessons I learned from these two people54:40   I read "The Lord of the Rings" in one weekend!1:00:05   What skills are essential for students in the future?1:04:00   "Think very clearly what is driving you... be careful! ..."1:11:30   Don't trust the politicians! 1:19:37   Science is better than an opinion. Why?1:22:40   Advice for all students  /  "Sleep minimally 6 hours, and..."1:26:30   For "Procrastinator Students."1:29:24   Belgium style of preparing for an exam (with beer) 1:30:48   The meaning of life is a movie...1:33:34   My meaning of life is not fulfilled; something is missing...1:36:00   How/Where to find me onlineProf. Peter Finke's Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.be/citations?user=ncSTvSQAAAAJ&hl=nlProf. Peter Finke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterfinke?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAKM6c4BwnTWAVi61as2BRBJmxPepPj3J_8&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BCPde2ngQSPypM00jEo%2F5HQ%3D%3DAbout the IMSOGLO program:https://imsoglo.eu/The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS):https://www.iuss.org/ Host:Nazerke AmangeldyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/

6/24/22 • 98:13

Stefan J. Forstner, a Ph.D. at the Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW). Stefan is a young scientist who has already published the research works he has been involved in since 2018. Currently, he is working on the "Digital Soil Map of Austria".In this episode, you get to know about Stefan's past and present research works. Most importantly, he was very open and supportive of the idea of making this episode!I can't thank enough people who are very open to sharing their knowledge and responsive to my offer! This podcast would not exist without these people. And science keeps evolving, and knowledge keeps being shared (instead of buried with one) thanks to people like Stefan and all my previous guests, including my future guests.00:35 Soil Mapping & 70 years-long "Digital soil Mapping of Austria."08:24 "Digital" vs. "Traditional" soil mapping10:27 Why soil maps are essential20:17 Sources to learn "Digital Soil Mapping"21:36 Long-term simulation of nitrogen decomposition in the forest (the article link is below)29:41 Why did Phosphorous limitation occur in the forest?36:11 2040 "society collapse prediction" and Phosphorous limit in 204038:48 Australian bio-toilets41:16 Does humanity have a future?44:42 My personal story of "taking action" (more on bio-toilet)49:04 Why Simulated Soil Drying and Rewetting experiments are cool!56:23 China changing weather artificially58:00 A problem with cover crops (sorry for the warning signal)59:09 Challenges with soil microorganisms1:06:24 Does Climate Change scare you?01:08:10 do "Tai Chi"!01:10:20 My favorite thing about science...01:12:25 About the meaning of life01:13:31 Where and how to find me online After a few days later, Stefan also added some information (on one of my questions) in my LinkedIn comment section. So, I decided to copy and paste the comment as it is for people who will find it interesting: "I just realized that I did not answer (at least) one of your questions: Overall there are a little less than 12k soil profiles for about 1.3 Mio hectares of agricultural area in Austria. So 1 profile for every 100-110 ha on average. Each profile was judged by the soil mapper to be representative for one "soil form" (= the mapped polygons = areas with the same soil type + similar site characteristics, as I tried to explain). Soil forms ("Bodenformen" in German) can cover from 100 to over 2500 ha each. But still on average 1 profile was dug for every 100 ha. This partly explains why mapping is still ongoing after ~70 years... (but we will finish it within a foreseeable future ;))."The end of the comment.Sources to learn "Soil Mapping" suggested by Stefan: ISRICOfficial website link for ISRIC: https://www.isric.org/ISRIC spring school: https://www.isric.org/utilise/capacity-building/springschoolAgricultural Soil Map of Austria (unfortunately in German only): https://bodenkarte.at/Articles discussed in this episode:1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=b1T2h8kAAAAJ&citation_for_view=b1T2h8kAAAAJ:roLk4NBRz8UC 2. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=b1T2h8kAAAAJ&citation_for_view=b1T2h8kAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sCHow to find Stefan Online?Stefan J. Forstner's Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=b1T2h8kAAAAJ&hl=enStefan J. Forstner's's LinkedIn:1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-j-forstner-433601a12. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stefan-Forstner-2Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/Host:Nazerke AmangeldyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_

6/15/22 • 75:09

In this episode we discuss greenhouse gases and their natural sources such as forest and soil, where we cover related topics as well (forest management systems, greenhouse gas measurements, tree species etc.)At the same time, we cover the most common topics about PhD reaserch as publishing papers, peer reviewing, sources of stress etc.0:00 who is Anike Berane / What does she study0:43 what are "natural greenhouse gases." The role of soil & forest3:48 trees are dangerous?6:32 carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O) & methane (CH4) - greenhouse gases11:45 Anike's Ph.D. research project. Different forest management systems /  german forest history / relations between forest soils and greenhouse gases16:30 the most "Climate Change" resistant tree18:00 what are "forest management systems." 20:58 how greenhouse gases measured in forest22:12 difficulties during fieldwork: wild pigs / weather 23:34 Ph.D. = independence (Anike's experience)25:54 "peer review" & "publishing scientific papers" / advantageous of anonymous peer-reviewing28:44 why you may develop "stress" or "depression" in your PhD34:35 Ph.D.: with extension vs. without extention 37:26 is climate change real? / how to fight against "human-influenced climate change"? main greenhouse gas emitter countries 45:28 what calms you down when you are stressed out?46:30 advice to my younger self (Anike)47:07 my favorite thing about science...48:20 how does curiosity feel49:35 where to find Anike online?Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/Guest:Anike BeraneTwitter: https://twitter.com/berane_aUniversity: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/640837.htmlHost:Nazerke AmangeldyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_

6/3/22 • 50:54

In this episode, we discuss languages, political sciences, and history. We demystify some common stereotypes about Americans, Russians, and Kazakh people. Joshua also shares his volunteer experiences with immigrants fleeing their countries.      During the conversation, many topics come up in the discussion like Ukraine, rigorous teaching methods, and some book recommendations on history.1. The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt2. Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky by Noam Chomsky3. Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda by Noam Chomsky4. Sapience: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. 5. Guns, Germs and Steel:The Fate of Human Societies by Jared Diamond 6. Michel Foucault a french philosopher. Link for the suggested books by Standford University press on Foucault: https://stanfordpress.typepad.com/blog/2016/10/5-books-for-foucaults-birthday.htm0:22 Who is Joshua Dufour4:48 More about volunteering works in remote places / Joshua became a meme7:49 Research background. (Languages, Political Sciences, History) 13:30 Why learn Russian? Education. Politics. Corruption16:46 How many languages do Joshua speak / Learning Russian in Russia21:38 What language is more difficult to understand: Kazakh vs. Russian 22:31 Cultural differences between Russia & Kaz / Personal space doesn't exist in Kaz. Asia is a big family 28:16 Stereotypes. All Americans are rich / Russians are spies (KGB agents) / About "Borat" movie33:30 Volunteer experiences in non-profit organizations. About asylum seekers / Islamophobia (Surya & Uyghurs in China) / Ukraina today40:50 Why do we always have wars in human history? 46:56 Why learn History? 49:10 Schools in Russia & Kaz54:49 Hitting students / Jesus Professors / Criticizing Professors58:32 Meeting monks in Russia / Austranofts in Kaz deserts / Being a teacher in Buddist Monastery / Foods    1:09:20 Books on History, Political Sciences (Hannah Arendt / Noam Chomsky / Noval Yuval Harari / Michael Fuko / Jared Diamond)1:15:19 What I did to change the world1:19:19 Three lessons I learned from my experiences of Eating sheep's head / Being a foreigner / Education 1:24:47 My life in a movie genre would be ...1:25:56 How can we make the world a better place?!1:30:23 What is the meaning of your life? What drives you in life?1:31:27 How to balance multiple tasks & keep learning1:33:48 What scares you the most in life?1:36:40 The best advice for my younger self! Homophobia in Russia1:40:33 More advice: "Not only pursue your dreams ... but also don't give up on them."Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/Guest:Joshua DufourInstgram: https://www.instagram.com/dufourjosh/Host:Nazerke AmangeldyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_

4/22/22 • 103:39

In this episode, we discuss the student life after being accepted for a certain PhD position. We discuss everything starting from a first experience until some of the expected multi-tasks e.g. teaching, publishing papers etc. You can get a general description of a PhD first-year experience such as becoming an independent researcher, building a healthy relationship with your supervisors and more. So, please enjoy the episode. -    Becoming a PhD -    Independence in PhD -    How to handle PhD journey (from personal experience only)00:00 Intro00:10 Who is Ubaida Yousaf 00:47 Ubaida's master's experience in 3 words03:28 About Ubaida's PhD research project & work aspects06:00 Soil microorganisms & importance of identifying C pools07:54 How PhDs start & be familiar with an imposter syndrome 09:22 "You have to do everything on your own ... you will become a completely different person ... "10:17 New city & new position11:26 Asking for help12:59 Do lab skills matter for PhD?14:43 Teaching / helping Professors / publishing papers ...15:58 " ... management is something you learn ... since you need to manage so many things ... "16:40 How to handle multiple tasks (for PhD)17:37 Burnout19:42 Comparing yourself to others21:12 Dealing with stress22:26 Essential skills for PhD25:55 Building better interructions with supervisors27:22 About introverts & social skills29:56 Work life balance 31:45 Joining groups & finding groups33:29 Hiddend parts of PhD (technicalities)34:20 How demanding is PhD?36:09 Team vs. individual work in PhD37:42 Art is a language of emotions39:19 About travelling42:31 What scares you the most in life?43:24 Advice for my younger self43:43 "Science is heaven for thinkers!"Science Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/Guest:Ubaida YousafLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubaida-yousaf-3b4886109/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubaida_yousaf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ubaida-Yousaf/100004032330631/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXGNcUz8JJNs-1zDoAg8R6Q/Host:Nazerke AmangeldyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_

4/9/22 • 45:42

In this podcast we discuss in detail about the application processes for PhD and master’s degrees. Covering all the steps such as: Finding a PhDInterviewsReference Letters00:07 Why reach out to PI06:55 Funding is important?11:34 PhD interviews23:45 Interview at Columbia University33:25 Unexpected question38:43 Reference letters46:30 Why PhD?46:52 Networking, books, listening ...51:41 After pressure, I wanted to enjoy my life55:14 For my younger self: "Focus!"56:27 My favourite thing about scienceScience Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/Guest: Patrick Zoé Cito Namulisa: https://linktr.ee/patrickcitoHost:Nazerke Amangeldy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_ 

4/1/22 • 60:08

In this podcast we discuss in detail about the application processes for PhD and master’s degrees. Covering all the steps such as: When and how to start your application processesMotivation letterCV/Resume00:35 Who is Patrick Zoé Cito Namulisa01:43 What is an IMSOGLO?02:56 IMSOGLO master experience (Patrick)04:26 Master application processes 06:11 Columbia University & where/how to start your application 07:40 PhD in US vs Europe08:50 Why most students fail emails09:52 Get in touch with supervisors13:00 CV16:24 Do your interests (hobbies) matter?17:32 Webpage20:56 Mistakes to avoid24:03 Why PhD is more demanding?28:43 Motivation letter33:44 Structure your ideas48:02 Define your interest in reaserch projectsScience Talk with Naz:Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/Guest: Patrick Zoé Cito Namulisa: https://linktr.ee/patrickcitoHost:Nazerke Amangeldy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_Part 2 will come soon! 

3/25/22 • 60:13