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Sep 3, 2023
048 - DEEP AMBITION - Mark Swinnerton
What does it take to be an effective entrepreneur?
Mark Swinnerton is the founder and CEO of the energy storage startup Green Gravity, but he comes to this role with a tremendous depth of skills earned over two decades rising through the ranks of one of Australia’s largest companies, BHP.
It's a personal resource that Mark draws on daily as he builds a team to help tackle the climate crisis. And while Mark is not an academic himself, he has made a point of deeply engaging with university partners to validate the technical, social, and economic foundations of his energy storage solution, ultimately shaping this promising idea into the world-beating technology Mark knows we need.
GUEST : Mark Swinnerton https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-swinnerton/
GREEN GRAVITY : https://greengravity.com/
BHP: https://www.bhp.com/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Aug 21, 2023
047 - CONCRETE PROGRESS - Clare Tubolets
As the world strives for net-zero there are many tough questions to solve, but among the toughest is the need to replace the literal foundations of our built environment.
Clare Tubolets is the CEO of SmartCrete, a Cooperative Research Centre that brings together research and industry to tackle the challenge of decarbonising concrete, the ubiquitous and indispensable building material that currently accounts for almost 8% of global CO2 emissions.
Join us as Clare recounts the steep learning curve of the construction sector, and shares how research, policy and industry must adapt in parallel to meet our objectives for the planet.
GUEST : Clare Tubolets https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-tubolets-09944556/
SMARTCRETE CRC : https://smartcretecrc.com.au/
FOOD AGILITY CRC : https://www.foodagility.com/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 13, 2023
046 - THE LIGHT FANTASTIC - Prof. Ben Eggleton
For much of the 20th century Bell Labs was a nursery of ambitious research, helping to usher in the information age with practical innovations including the transistor, lasers and photovoltaics.
Prof. Ben Eggleton is one Bell Labs alumni who has continued its culture of applied innovation, and the Eggleton Lab at the University of Sydney is now known as a global leader in optical physics, photonic computing, sensors and microwave signal processing.
Ben's ability to bridge the gap between fundamental science and tangible technology is one of the factors that has seen Prof. Eggleton and his collages awarded sought after research grants including an ARC Centre of Excellence and multiple Laureate Fellowships, as well as awards including a Eureka Prize, and Ben's election to the Australian Academy of Science in 2016.
Today Prof. Eggleton continues to lead his research team, is co-director of the NSW Smart Sensing Network, and has recently taken up the post of Pro-vice chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney where he is now responsible for shaping research policy at this world-class academic institution.
Join us to hear Ben's take on forging a career in applied research.
GUEST : Prof. Ben Eggleton https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-eggleton-4250127
EGGLETON LAB : https://eggleton-group.sydney.edu.au/
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY : https://www.sydney.edu.au/
NSSN : https://www.nssn.org.au/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Mar 28, 2023
045 - DONT YOU (FORGET ABOUT SME) - Daniel Gronowski
No sector has a monopoly on innovation and the focus on universities and startups often overlooks a major group driving research and development in Australia, the SMEs. Daniel Gronowski is a management consultant charged with delivering the Entrepreneurs Programme, the nation's flagship program to drive growth and innovation among small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
Dan brings a great deal of experience to the role as a former founder, investment manager and university commercialisation expert based at UNSW. By bridging the gap between research and industry Dan has helped bring a diverse array of technologies to market from image software to photovoltaics and quantum computing.
Plug in to hear how collaboration between universities and SMEs is a key pathway for Australian innovation and competitiveness.
GUEST : Daniel Gronowski https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgronowski/
ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/entrepreneurs-programme
DELLOITE https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/home.html
EON LABS https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Feb 18, 2023
044 - TAMING UNICORNS - Cheryl Mack
Exuberant and irrepressible, Cheryl Mack has been making a splash in the Australian startup ecosystem from the day she arrived.
After moving to Sydney in 2013 the Canadian-Australian introduced herself to the local startup scene through diligent networking and her leading role in establishing StartCon, a national convention for founders, investors and innovators backed by Freelancer.com. She has since mentored, invested and worked across a swathe of startup-focused organisations including the Sydney Startup Hub, The Founder Institute, SheStarts, Stone and Chalk, Air Tree and The Macquarie University Incubator.
Cheryl is now bringing this network together to help launch Aussie Angels, a new venture focused on smoothing the investment process and increasing capital flows to the ideas that deserve it.
Plug in for a masterclass in networking, and a sneak peak at the future of the Australian investment ecosystem.
GUEST : Cheryl Mack https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylmack
AUSSIE ANGELS : https://www.aussieangels.com/angels
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Dec 22, 2022
043 - VISION AND INSIGHT - Ken Kroeger
In 1999 a team of ANU researchers founded Seeing Machines based on their shared insight that robots and humans would need to understand one another. The idea was prescient, but the process of turning that idea into a commercial reality proved harder than any of the founders had imagined.
Ultimately, the Seeing Machines board turned to the serial entrepreneur Ken Kroeger to revive this troubled spinout, and help set the company on a path to global adoption within the automotive industry.
Join us today to hear Ken's remarkable career journey both inside and outside of Seeing Machines.
GUEST : Ken Kroeger https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkroeger
SEEING MACHINES https://seeingmachines.com
EPICORP http://www.epicorp.biz
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Nov 22, 2022
042 - FORGED UNDER DESERT SUN - Dr. Steven Camilleri
Twenty years before SPEE3D was formed its two founders could be found pushing custom built solar cars to their limits in a 3000 km race across the Australian Outback.
Fortunately, Steven Camilleri and Byron Kennedy didn't remain rivals for long and the pair formed a lasting friendship based on their race experiences and a shared love of engineering. With the support of their supervisor and mentor Dean Patterson, the dynamic duo would go on to commercialise a world leading electric motor design they helped develop at NTU (Now Charles Darwin University), and began their transition from academic researchers to technology entrepreneurs.
Fast forward to today and Byron and Steven are the co-founders of SPEE3D, a company commercialising the world's most rapid and robust metal 3D printing system for applications in defence, mining and remote-area repair.
So plug in for an electric story about innovation at speed.
GUEST : Dr. Steven Camilleri https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-camilleri-a78597189/
SPEE3D https://www.spee3d.com/
CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY https://www.cdu.edu.au/
THE VALUE PROPOSITION CANVAS (STRATEGYZER) https://www.strategyzer.com/canvas
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Nov 8, 2022
THE BRIEF - Discovery Indigenous and Impact Investing
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Leo and Marc explore some of the ways the government and investors seek to shape the innovation ecosystem towards social good. Marc takes a look at the ARC's grants program for Indigenous scholars, while Leo does his best to unpack the concept of impact investing.
Listen in as we discuss these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Sep 26, 2022
041 - CRITICAL MASS - Dr. Tim Boyle
Creating a strong innovation ecosystem requires the open sharing of ideas between academia, industry, entrepreneurs and investors, and Tim Boyle was among the first to get that chain reaction underway.
Originally trained in biochemistry, Tim pivoted away from the academic career path after an isolating research fellowship at the University College London but soon found his place in the world of commercial research at the nearby Thompson Scientific. Upon his return to Australia in 2009, Tim joined UNSW and helped the institution embrace a liberal IP management process that propelled the institution to a position of national leadership in industry research. Building off this expertise, Tim has since become a leading figure in the national policy debate for research translation and he serves on the boards of Knowledge Commercialisation Australia as well as the international Association of Technology Transfer Professionals.
Tim Boyle is currently the Director of Innovation and Commercialisation at ANSTO, where he is helping to shape a new science and innovation precinct in South-West Sydney.
GUEST : Dr. Tm Boyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpboyle
ANSTO https://www.ansto.gov.au/work-with-us/innovation-precinct
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jul 5, 2022
THE BRIEF - TAFE and Bad Leavers
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc explains the local vocational education system while Leo unpacks the bad leaver clause in shareholder agreements.
Listen in as we discuss these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 28, 2022
040 - CARING FOR PEOPLE - Prof. Patricia Davidson
Prof. Patricia Davidson didn't plan her path to the top, but the skills and experiences that she obtained along the way are now proving invaluable for the newly minted VC.
First trained as a nurse in the 1980's, Patricia's learned the importance of patience, empathy and communication at the bedside. But a love of learning ultimately drew her away from the hospital and towards an academic career, working across a slew of Australian universities including Newcastle, Curtin, Western Sydney and UTS. Throughout this period Patricia developed an outstanding research track record in cardiac health, chronic condition management and patient-centric care. It was this reputation that ultimately saw her elected as the Dean of Nursing for Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore (USA) where she was destined to help this storied institution confront one of the most dramatic and transformative public health challenges in living memory.
Patricia returned home to Australia in 2021 to take on a new chal…
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Jun 21, 2022
THE BRIEF - Vesting and the Ombudsmen
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Leo explains why startup employees have to be patient for their company shares, while Marc takes us deep into the halls of university bureaucracy to understand student complaint management.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 7, 2022
THE BRIEF - Casualisation and Down Rounds
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc explains how casual workers became a central element of the university workforce, while Leo explains the challenge challenge startup founders face when navigating a falling valuation for their business.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 1, 2022
039 - BEYOND STANDARD - Prof. Alan Duffy
It's not often you will find scientists ghost-hunting at the bottom of a gold mine, but it would be a mistake to assume Prof. Alan Duffy is going to conform to the standard model anytime soon. Equal parts astrophysicist, science communicator and entrepreneur, Prof. Alan Duffy has spent much of his career searching for Dark Matter, the mysterious, invisible substance that might just be holding our universe together. He is currently is the Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne, a Node Leader in $35M ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics, and also the cofounder and CEO of mDetect, a spin-off company helping us peer inside some of the largest structures here on Earth. And if Alan looks familiar that's probably because he is also one of Australia's most prolific and successful science-communicators, regularly appearing on TV, radio and print media to explain the inexplicable. Plug in for a truely extraordinary episode.
GUEST : Prof. Alan D…
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May 23, 2022
THE BRIEF - Sabbaticals and Sweat Equity
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc and Leo attempt to explain how the connection between salary and work isn't always straight forward in the world of science and innovation.
Listen in as we discuss and connect two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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May 10, 2022
038 - PROGRESS BY POLICY - Minister Alister Henskens
Government support is a cornerstone of Australian innovation, but navigating the wide array of grants, programs and policies that shape national innovation can be a daunting prospect for aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs. Today, we are pleased to be joined by a man who not only knows this landscape, but is helping to shape it. Originally from Newcastle, Alister Henskens spent two decades practicing law before his entry into NSW parliament as the member for Kur-ring-gai in 2015. He has since ascended to cabinet and is currently serving as both the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, as well as the Minister for Skills and Training, portfolios that place him at the centre of research translation policy in the state.
So join us for a glimpse behind the curtain of NSW government, and hear how this emerging leader is shaping innovation policy for current and future generations.
GUEST : Minister Alister Henskens MP https://www.linkedin.com/in/alister-henskens-sc-mp-36843344…
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May 3, 2022
THE BRIEF - Options and Makerspaces
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Leo explains the value of an employee share option, and Marc takes us for a lightning tour of a University Makerspace.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Apr 26, 2022
037 - THE LIGHT TOUCH - Dr. Heba Khamis
For many decades robots have outclassed humans in terms of strength and precision, yet their rudimentary ability to sense and understand the world around them has limited their widespread adoption. But thanks to the work of engineers like Dr. Heba Khamis, the robots are catching up fast.
Only three years ago, Dr. Khamis was a lecturer and post-doctoral researcher working at the intersection of sensing, software and robotics. But when she and her colleagues attended a CSIRO accelerator course, it helped them realise the commercial potential of one of the sensors they had been developing, and set them on a path to venture beyond the walls of academia. Heba is now the co-founder and CEO of Contactile - a startup whose a revolutionary sensor design promises to change the way robots feel their environment, opening up applications in sensitive handling tasks from fruit picking to underwater manipulation. Listen in for the very latest from this fast-moving startup.
GUEST : Dr. Heba Khamis h…
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Apr 20, 2022
THE BRIEF - Open Access and Pivoting
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s Marc talks about the shift towards open access publishing in science, while Leo explains what it means for a startup to pivot.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Apr 5, 2022
THE BRIEF - Due Diligence and International Campuses
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Leo gives a long-overdue explanation of DD, and Marc tells us how Australian universities have been teaching international students even without international travel.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Mar 30, 2022
036 - WAVES OF CHANGE - Tom Wilson
Being an advocate for social justice, sustainability, art and design has allowed Tom Wilson to develop a unique perspective on sustainability and commercialisation in the surfing industry.
Born on the Channel Islands (UK), Tom also lived in Canada before moving to Australia. He is a computer aided designer and environmental scientist by training, earning degrees from the Universities of Salford and the University of New England.
He spent a decade in the architecture and design world, followed by more than 15 years with community and non-profit organisations, including a stint as the Assistant Coach for the Street Socceroos! In 2019 Tom founded Wave Changer a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to sustainability in surfing and the ocean.
GUEST : Tom Wilson http://www.wavechanger.org/tom-wilson.html
WAVE CHANGER http://www.wavechanger.org/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Professor Marc in het Panhuis https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet…
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Mar 22, 2022
THE BRIEF - Design For Manufacture and University HR
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Leo explains the importance considering how a product is made as well as how it works, and Marc gives an overview of how you get hired (or fired) at a modern university.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Mar 16, 2022
035 - SCIENTIFIC LEGACY - Prof. Justin Gooding
For many young scientists, replicating the achievements of Professor Justin Gooding would be a mighty aspiration. But for the man himself, it has been about much more than the milestones.
Though born and raised in Melbourne, it was a seven year stint in the United Kingdom that proved to be a pivotal moment in Justin's life. Working at two of the world's most storied scientific institutions, the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge not only set the foundation for Justin's research career but it also introduced him to Katharina Gaus, a German-born researcher with whom his personal and professional life has been intertwined ever since. Since returning to Australia in 1997 Justin and Kat each built stellar research careers in their own right. Working together at the University of NSW they gained a reputation as a scientific power-couple, underpinning the university's growing reputation as a centre of materials science, biosensing and advanced microscopy. Over two decades,…
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Mar 1, 2022
THE BRIEF - TRLs and International Students
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Leo explains the importance of NASA's 60 year old system for classifying technological progress, and Marc helps unpick why Australian universities can't wait to get their international students back. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Feb 22, 2022
034 - THE FIRE INSIDE - Dr. Kate Nguyen
In 2017 the Grenfell Tower in London was engulfed by a fire that climbed its external cladding with alarming speed, ultimately claiming 72 lives. And while many around the world were still coming to terms with the disaster, Dr. Kate Nguyen got to work. Born in Vietnam, Kate was a natural problem-solver and bucked social expectation to pursue a career in engineering. With the support of her family and some inspiring colleagues, she subsequently migrated to Australia and began building an academic career at the intersection of civil engineering and fire safety.
Today Dr. Nguyen works at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology where she has been the recipient of a DECRA Fellowship, The Batternham Medal for Engineering and a L’Oreal Women in Science Fellowship recognising her sustainability research and her role in breaking down stereotypes in a male-dominated field.
Join us to hear how a tragedy half way across the world helped to drive this inspiring young scientist to new heigh…
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Feb 15, 2022
THE BRIEF - Impact and Seed Rounds
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc takes us through the concept of research impact, and Leo gives a long-overdue definition of a seed round.
Listen in as we discuss these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Feb 10, 2022
033 - STAR FORMATION - Dr. Ilana Feain
Few people personify the drive and resilience of female scientists quite like Dr. Ilana Feain. Originally a disengaged and even rebellious high school student with her mind on anything but academia, at one stage Ilana even dropped out of school entirely. But by losing the support of her teachers and family Ilana realised it was up to her to shape her own future. From that moment on, a mix of natural aptitude and newfound dedication saw her leapfrog many of her peers and become a high-achieving graduate against the odds. With guidance from some inspiring mentors at the University of Sydney, Ilana developed a passion for astronomy and began a research career that would see her investigate ancient black holes, manage multi-national telescopes and ultimately help repurpose radar technologies for biomedical science and satellite communication as a founder, director and CEO. With a wealth of experience and a few hard knocks under her belt, Ilana now shares her knowledge as the principal cons…
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Feb 10, 2022
SEASON 3 PRIMER
Lab Notes is back for 2022!
In celebration of The International Day for Women and Girls in Science we are starting off the season with two inspiring female guests who underline the tremendous value women bring to Australian innovation.
No doubt it will be a fabulous start to a full season of inspiring guests, fascinating conversations and perhaps even a cross-over with other other champions of Australian innovation.
So join Marc and Leo for another dive into science, business and everything in between.
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Dec 22, 2021
ADIOS 2021
On today’s bonus episode, Leo and Marc bid farewell to 2021 with a quick look back on the year that was, from Covid disruptions to unexpected jobs and a whole lot of inspiring conversations. We wish all our listeners a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you again in 2022.
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Dec 15, 2021
THE BRIEF - Communication Papers and MVPs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc and Leo explore the ways scientists and entrepreneurs get early customer feedback on their work.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Dec 12, 2021
032 - THOUGHT FOR FOOD - Prof. Cordelia Selomulya
While many of us go through life without giving much thought to where our food comes from, Professor Cordelia Selomulya has built a career on it.
Born and raised in Indonesia, Cordelia first came to Australia as an international student undertaking a chemical engineering degree at the University of New South Wales. At every turn Cordelia has been a stellar researcher, topping her class and becoming a published scientific author even before her PhD began. During a 14-year career at Monash University in Melbourne Cordelia became increasingly interested in food research, ultimately helping the Australian dairy industry adopt and improve the spray drying processes that underpin one of the fastest growing segments of Australia's food exports.
Since 2019, Cordelia has been serving as the Director of Research and Commercialisation at the Future Food Systems CRC, where she is helping Australia rethink the way we grow, process and export a wide variety of food and nutritional products.
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Nov 30, 2021
THE BRIEF - RCUs and Cap Tables
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc takes us through the functions of a university research commercialisation unit, and Leo introduces the concept of capitalisation tables in early-stage companies.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Nov 16, 2021
THE BRIEF - Centres of Excellence and Tech Vouchers
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode Marc and Leo explore two grants at opposite ends of research funding continuum, the ARC's flagship Centre of Excellence program and the NSW Government's Tech Voucher program.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Nov 9, 2021
031 - INVENTION AND REINVENTION - Richard Dale
As a young engineer Richard Dale was hired by a university spinout that looked set to revolutionise the world of asset management. It was an exciting job at a company that was growing fast, building new products and entering new industries... right up until the money ran out.
For Richard this experience was eye-opening, one the shifted his focus away from engineering and towards the world of startup financing. It was the beginning of a lifelong journey that has seen him become one of the leading startup investors and advisors in Australia. Among many other career highlights, Richard was a founding partner of Sydney Angels, an organisation he helped grow from a whiteboard concept in early 2008 to one of the country's leading startup investment hubs.
Join us to hear how Richard's personal reinvention ultimately helped to reinvent the funding model of Australian startups as well.
GUEST : Richard Dale https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddaleadvisers
SYDNEY ANGELS https://www.sydneyangel…
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Nov 2, 2021
THE BRIEF - Tag Along and Tenure
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
This week Marc talks about the job you can't be fired from, while Leo gives a run down of a pair of clauses that impact when and how a startup company can be sold. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Oct 26, 2021
030 - WORKING CAPITAL - Nick McNaughton
As a software engineer in the 90's Nick McNaughton learned what a potent combination technology and entrepreneurial zeal can be. It's a revelation has shaped his career ever since.
Currently the CEO of the Australian National University's flagship commercialisation fund ANU Connect, Nick McNaughton’s has been a trailblazer for Australia's deep-tech industry for over two decades. From creating and selling his own startup, to helping many other researchers and founders as an angel investor, VC fund manager, advisor and policy advocate.
Join us for an amazing tour of the national innovation ecosystem through the eyes of one of its chief advocates.
GUEST : Nick McNaughton https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmcnaughton/
ANU CONNECT VENTURES https://www.anuconnectventures.com.au
CAMPUS PLUS https://www.campusplus.com.au/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Mu…
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Oct 18, 2021
THE BRIEF - Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
This week Marc and Leo tackle everyone's favourite topic - free money! Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation grants are cornerstones of Australian innovation, but getting your hands on the funding can be a challenge in itself.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Oct 9, 2021
THE BRIEF - Nobel Prizes and Trading Insolvent
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. With this year's Nobel Prizes in full swing - it's a great time for Marc to review what the prizes are all about. Meanwhile, Leo talks about one of the reasons NOT to become a company director, insolvent trading.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Sep 21, 2021
THE BRIEF - Shadow Directors and Online Learning.
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo looks in the shadowy world of influence in big business while Marc explains how universities are adjusting to digital learning post-Covid.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Sep 17, 2021
THE BRIEF - Bargaining and Valuation
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo provides a glimpse into the process of start-up valuation while Marc explains how academic pay and conditions are negotiated in Australian universities.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Aug 24, 2021
THE BRIEF - Investor Agreements and the H Index
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo provides an overview of Investor Agreements while Marc explains one of the key metrics of research productivity, the H Index.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Aug 10, 2021
THE BRIEF - Incubators and CRCs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo and Marc discuss startup incubators and the cooperative research centre program.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jul 27, 2021
The BRIEF - KPIs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo and Marc talk about the concept of Key Performance Indicators, and give some examples of how they are applied in science and industry.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jul 21, 2021
029 - LEADING THROUGH A STORM - Dr. Vivien Forner
What motivates a volunteer to risk their life braving storms, bushfires or the open ocean? How can we keep volunteers engaged in organisations like the SES, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving? And what can be done about the declining rates of volunteerism that is threatening the future of these iconic Australian organisations?
Dr. Vivien Forner is a Hungarian-born Australian who has been pondering these questions deeply. Through a PhD spanning both psychology and business, Vivien helped to identify the importance of self-determination theory in volunteer organisations. Working through challenges including a change in academic discipline, multi-tasking parenthood, and picking up the pieces after an industry collaborator withdrew, Vivien's persistence and determination has culminated in the formation of a professional consultancy business that is turning her research findings into practical training packages for the next generation of Australian volunteers. Meanwhile, Vivien has als…
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Jul 13, 2021
THE BRIEF - VC and the NHMRC
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo and Marc take on venture capital and the NHMRC, two key funding sources for entrepreneurs and medical scientists alike.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 29, 2021
THE BRIEF - Agile and Conferences
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Leo provides an overview of the agile management system, while Marc takes us behind the scenes at academic conferences.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 23, 2021
028 - SCIENCE IN THE BLOOD - Duncan Macinnis
As much as anybody can be, Duncan Macinnis was born a scientist. With parents who both taught in the field, Duncan's childhood was spent among the exhibits of Sydney's Powerhouse and Australian Museums. Inspired by these experiences and encouraged by his family, Duncan continued his scientific education as far as a PhD in microbiology - studying yeasts under an industry linkage project with the beer maker Fosters. Despite a clear love of science, the academic career path didn't call to Duncan. Instead, he spent his early career working sales roles for a number of biotechnology startups, attaining a level of business knowledge that would prove critical in his later career. Now a director of the industry growth centre MTP Connect, Duncan Macinnis is charged with connecting researchers, businesses, investors and the government to help foster Australia's biotechnology ecosystem. And with a tenure that began alongside the onset of Covid-19, there could hardly be a more important time to be…
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Jun 15, 2021
THE BRIEF - Adjuncts and Incentives
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo discuss the concept of adjunct staff members, as well as the role and ethics of incentives in the workplace.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jun 9, 2021
27 - A BIONIC VOICE - Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi
The ability to communicate is a fundamental human need, but it's one that does not come easily to those without a voice box. Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi is a scientist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur who first came across the field of voice cloning while completing her PhD in Singapore. But for all of the technology's promise, Farzaneh also felt frustrated by having to turn away patients that came to her group seeking practical solutions rather than abstract research. Since then, Farzaneh has dedicated much of her professional life to the challenge of adapting this technology to restore the voices of laryngectomy patients. In 2019 that dream came one step closer as Farzaneh became the founder and CEO of Laronix, a spinout company based on her research. So plug in to hear the very latest on Dr. Ahmadi's journey to the bionic voice.
GUEST : Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzaneh-ahmadi-62493153
LARONIX https://www.linkedin.com/company/laronix/
EON LABS : https://www.eonl…
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Jun 1, 2021
THE BRIEF - Peak Bodies
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo take a look at the purpose of peak bodies like the Australian Academy of Science and Chambers of Commerce.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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May 18, 2021
THE BRIEF - Early Employees and Postdocs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo look at the early-career options for innovators, whether in the academic track as postdoctoral researchers or as early-employees in a startup.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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May 4, 2021
THE BRIEF - Market Testing and Peer Review
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo talk about the ways in which new research and products are appraised before they are unleashed on the consumer.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Apr 27, 2021
026 - INNOVATION IN SPADES - Prof. Mathew Aitchison
The dual inventions of computing and the internet transformed our society, and many industries are now barely recognisable from their peers of the 1950s. But while sectors like banking, communications, retail and entertainment have all ridden this wave of innovation, a few have been left behind. Professor Mathew Aitchison is on a mission to help the construction industry realise the potential of the information age. As interim CEO of Building 4.0 CRC, Mathew has helped bring together a coalition of researchers and industry partners to help transform the way we design, construct and monitor the built environment in the 21st century and beyond. Plug in to hear how a boy from rural Queensland became one of Australia's leading thinkers bringing architecture into the information age.
GUEST : Prof. Mathew Aitchison https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-aitchison-2452b671/
BUILDING 4.0 CRC https://building4pointzero.org/
FUTURE BUILDING PODCAST https://building4pointzero.org/podcasts/
MONAS…
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Apr 20, 2021
THE BRIEF - Boards and Councils
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo look to the very top of their organisational charts, and discuss the similarities and differences between corporate boards and the university council
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Apr 14, 2021
025 - TWICE THE VICE - Prof. Paul Wellings CBE
Being a Vice-Chancellor for close to two decades has allowed Paul Wellings to develop a unique perspective on science, research management and research commercialisation.
Born into a military family, Paul's childhood was shaped by tours in India and Africa before he was sent back to the UK and the relative stability of boarding school. Despite being separated from his family Paul soon settled into his studies, winning accolades at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Kings College London and Durham University before completing a PhD in Ecology at the University of East Anglia.
He has since had a long career as an academic and a research manager, establishing strong networks across both the UK and Australia, where he currently resides. He is a former deputy chief executive of the CSIRO, a director of ANSTO, vice-chancellor of Lancaster University and is presently concluding an 8 year tenure at the helm of the University of Wollongong.
Join us for a tale of perseverance, leadership a…
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Apr 6, 2021
THE BRIEF - Grants and Pitching
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo compare the primary funding mechanisms for researchers and entrepreneurs - Grants and Pitching.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Mar 30, 2021
024 - INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE - Dr. Stephen Rodda
Innovation takes an ecosystem and Stephen Rodda has worked harder than most to ensure South Australia is a fertile place for technologies to grow.
Born and raised in Adelaide, Stephen completed a PhD in stem cell biology before moving to Cambridge Massachusetts for a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University.
Since returning to Australia in 2007, Stephen has worked to foster a vibrant biotechnology ecosystem for South Australia at institutions including Bioinnovation SA, The University of South Australia, The Hospital Research Foundations, and as a director, CEO and chairman of several early-stage biotechnology companies.
Stephen is now the Executive Director of Innovation and Commercial Partners at the University of Adelaide, where he helps to ensure the university’s fundamental discoveries find a path to market
GUEST : Stephen Rodda www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-rodda/
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE https://www.adelaide.edu.au/
THE HOSPITAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION http…
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Mar 22, 2021
THE BRIEF - Theses and Business Plans
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo give you the light version of some weighty documents, the thesis and the business plan.
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Mar 16, 2021
023 - GRIT AND BONES - Dr. Maryam Parviz
At an age when most of her peers had barely heard of the term biomedical engineer - Maryam Parviz had already decided it was the career for her. Born to a partially deaf mother, Maryam witnessed the power of technology to transform human health in the form of hearing aids. Inspired, Maryam set herself on the path of science and technology, studying biomedical engineering at Iran's prestigious Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) before emigrating to Australia in 2012 to study under Prof. Justin Gooding of the University of New South Wales. Since then Maryam has not only complemented her PhD, but also a postdoc at the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices at UTS, as well as specialist training in medical device commercialisation at Cicada Innovations in Sydney. These experiences not only gave her the skills to launch a biotechnology startup, but also helped to shape a lasting bond with her partner and co-founder Dr. Iman Manavitehrani. Together, Maryam and Im…
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Mar 10, 2021
THE BRIEF - Angels and the ARC
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo explain some key funding sources for researchers and entrepreneurs, angel investors and the Australian Research Council
Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Mar 1, 2021
022 - SCHEMES AND TEAMS - Rhys Cornock
Academic careers often rest on the outcome of highly competitive grant schemes. But moving beyond blue sky research also opens up new opportunities, with grants targeted at entrepreneurs, exporters and innovative businesses. Born in south-west Sydney, Rhys Cornock is a scientist turned business consultant with a broad-based skillset. Initially trained in nanotechnology, Rhys' graduate job put him at the forefront of 3D printing, and eventually lead to the establishment of one of Australia's first clinical 3D printing hubs in St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. Ever in search of a challenge Rhys swapped his lab coat for a suit and tie in 2014, joining leading consulting firm Ernst and Young to help draft R+D tax incentive grant applications for large corporates. But after two years (and dabbling in van life), Rhys knew it was time to branch out on his own. Since establishing his own boutique consultancy Sprout Scientific, Rhys has been focused on the world of startups, helping deep-tech…
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Feb 23, 2021
THE BRIEF - VCs and the C-Level
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo take a look at the very top of business and university management.
So join us as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
PHOTO CREDIT :
Paul Jones
UOW Media
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Feb 16, 2021
021 - A LICENSE TO INVENT - Rob McInnes CLP
Australian research labs are teeming with promising ideas, but transferring that intellectual property out of public sector research institutions can be a complex and daunting task. Rob McInnes is a lawyer and consultant who has spent several decades at the pointy end of IP negotiations, working with researchers, universities, startups and industry incumbents to help ensure Australian technologies find a life outside the lab. Join us for a conversation covering contact lenses, negotiation tactics and the maturing startup ecosystem in Australia.
GUEST : Rob McInnes http://www.robmcinnes.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmcinnes/
QUT BRIDGE PROGRAM TALK https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/NsvwRbINUwKdQft
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Feb 16, 2021
THE BRIEF - Entrepreneurs and PhDs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo take a crack at defining entrepreneurship and the PhD process.
So join us as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
PHOTO CREDIT :
Paul Jones
UOW Media
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Feb 16, 2021
000 - ONE TO TWO - Welcome to Season 2
Lab Notes is back in 2021!
In this short episode we take a look forward at season 2 and make some exciting announcements about the future of the Labnotes podcast. There'll be fresh interviews, inspiring guests, a new short episode format and even a co-host! So join us for another dive into the Australian innovation ecosystem.
HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Nov 3, 2020
020 - (2020 Series Finale) - LEAVING A MARK - Prof. Fiona Wood AM
When Fiona Wood first saw the potential of applying tissue engineering to burns therapy she knew it could change her patients' lives. What she didn't know was how much it would change her own life as well. Born in England, Fiona was an energetic young doctor when she migrated to Perth in 1987. After qualifying as West Australia's first female plastic surgeon she soon became the director of the Burns Service of Western Australia and set about transforming the institution into a world centre of burns treatment through a program of research, collaboration and medical practice. By 2002 - Fiona's team was already well progressed in the development of ReCel (spray-on-skin) when victims of the Bali bombings were transferred to the Royal Perth Hospital for treatment. What followed was a whirlwind of publicity, attention and accolades for their work, culminating in Fiona being named Australian of the Year in 2005. Now a distinguished professor at the University of Western Australia, Fiona is st…
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Oct 20, 2020
019 - PASSION AND ENERGY - Miranda Taylor
The task of transforming the Australian energy sector requires diplomacy - and Miranda Taylor couldn't be better suited for the role. Born to an itinerant family, Miranda's worldly outlook saw her study at the London School of Economics, work at an Israeli Kibbutz and aspire to a career at the United Nations. But when she landed in the Northern Territory, Miranda fell in love with Kakadu National Park and set out on what was to become a life-long career within the Australian resources sector. Now CEO of NERA, Miranda is charged with fostering innovation in the Australian energy sector, navigating the complex issues of energy, climate change, and driving innovation in a legacy industry that remains a cornerstone of the Australian economy.
Join us for a chat about energy, climate change, diplomacy and the magic of outback Australia. GUEST : Miranda Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-jane-taylor-b502344/
NERA https://www.nera.org.au/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://…
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Oct 9, 2020
018 - THE BIG PICTURE - Prof Bruce McKern
After a lifetime studying innovation - Professor Bruce McKern believes in the power of big ideas. Born in rural Queensland - Bruce McKern began his career as chemical engineer working across Australia and Canada. But academia called, and Bruce's aptitude for study earned him a place at Harvard University, where he gained not only his PhD but also a life-changing professional network. Now a renowned expert in innovation and management, Bruce has lead an impressive list of institutions including Stanford University's Sloan School of Management, Carnegie Mellon's Bosch Institute, Sydney University's US Studies Centre as well as nation-leading schools of management at Macquarie and Melbourne.
So strap in for a big-thinking episode covering management, professional networks, institution building, bureaucracy and the geopolitics of global innovation. GUEST : Bruce McKern https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-mckern-689557b0/
CHINA'S NEXT STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE: FROM IMITATION TO INNOVATION https:…
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Sep 7, 2020
017 - WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD - Natasha Rawlings
The path from fundamental science to commercial application is long and treacherous, but this isn't the first time Natasha Rawlings and the team at Uniseed have crossed the valley of death.
Backed by research institutions including local universities and the CSIRO - Uniseed is a VC fund with unique access to emerging technologies and the financial licence to support deep-tech projects for the long haul. As one of Uniseed's three investment managers - Natasha not only helps to determine which academic discoveries will receive Uniseed's financial backing, but she also supports these scientists and engineers as their projects develop from academic curiosity into well-rounded business propositions.
GUEST : Natasha Rawlings https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasharawlings/
UNISEED https://uniseed.com/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Mu…
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Jul 30, 2020
016 - GROWING AN ECOSYSTEM - Omar Khalifa
Omar Khalifa's understanding of innovation is nothing if not well-rounded.
With a career that spans NASA, Apple, The World Bank, politics, venture capital and incubator programs, Omar has seen innovation from almost every angle.
Now based in the Illawarra south of Sydney - Omar is sharing his experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs as the CEO of iAccelerate - an incubator program supporting young founders bringing their own inventions to life.
Plug in for a tour of the innovation ecosystem courtesy of this explorer-turned-guide.
GUEST : Omar Khalifa https://www.linkedin.com/in/omark/
iACCELERATE https://www.iaccelerate.com.au/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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Jul 21, 2020
015 - FROM HELLAS TO THE HEAVENS - Prof. Andy Koronios
Building Australia's space technology sector from the ground up is a mighty challenge - but Prof. Andy Koronios is used to defying the odds. Born in an impoverished region in southern Greece, Andreas lost his parents at an early age. By the time he was a teenager Andy was fending for himself and realised the time had come for a drastic change - a one way ticket to Australia. Since arriving in the early 1970's, Andy has embodied the migrant story. Learning English in night school, serving in the Australian Army, and earning four higher degrees on his way to becoming a leading Australian academic. Now the CEO of the SmartSat CRC, Prof. Andy Koronios a key part of Australia's renewed focus on space, not to mention a passionate advocate for science, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
Listen in for a how-to guide in reaching for the stars.
GUEST : Prof. Andy Koronios https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-koronios-2490276
SMART SAT CRC https://smartsatcrc.com/
EON LABS : https://www…
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Jul 14, 2020
014 - DEEP LEARNING - Dr. Joe Logan
They say never stop learning - and Dr. Joe Logan hasn't let up the pace yet.
Following a medical degree in England - Joe made his way to Australia to work as a doctor and make the most of the southern climate. Over the next five years he obtained a pilot's licence, a graduate diploma, an MBA, Australian citizenship and founded a successful digital marketing consultancy alongside his brother. Not one to rest on his laurels, Joe as now embarked on a PhD from UTS, where his research into computer science and artificial intelligence is tailored to compliment his next venture - Alixir, a computer vision startup aiming to revolutionise breast cancer screening. Dive in to hear Dr. Joe Logan's take on learning, entrepreneurship and AI.
GUEST : Dr. Joe Logan https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeloganlinkedin/
ALIXIR https://alixir.ai/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevens…
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Jul 7, 2020
013 - GENE IN A BOTTLE - Prof. Ian Paulsen
By his own admission - Prof. Ian Paulsen's research to-do list reads like science fiction. A self-proclaimed nerd, Ian was never destined to work in foundries like his father. Instead, a love of Sci-Fi novels and his parents' focus on his education led him to a career in science. After a PhD studying bacterial drug resistance Ian spent a decade in the USA, becoming part of a revolution in genetics research in the wake of the human genome project.
Now back in Australia, Ian is a distinguished professor at Macquarie University, a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and now the inaugural director of the new ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology where he will be helping to create entirely new biological systems to solve critical problems in medicine, food security and the environment. Plug in to hear about life at the leading edge of genetics research.
GUEST : Prof. Ian Paulsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-paulsen-0825934?originalSubdomain=au https://researchers.mq.edu…
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Jun 2, 2020
012 - GROWING SENSATION - Dr. Anastasia Volkova
If growth is a science, Dr. Anastasia Volkova has cracked the formula. For the last five years her company Flurosat has been developing sensing tools and analytics that help farmers optimise crop production, and Anastasia's approach has won her influential supporters including Main Sequence Ventures, Cicada Innovations and Microsoft's M12 fund. Now with offices across Australia, Europe and the USA, Flurosat is expanding globally, and making its technology an indispensable part of modern agriculture. Tune in to hear how science, engineering and agriculture have come together for this Ukrainian-born entrepreneur who never let herself be constrained by boundaries.
GUEST : Dr. Anastasia Volkova https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiia-volkova/
FLUROSAT https://flurosat.com/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-pl…
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May 27, 2020
011 - SCIENCE ON THE INTERNET - Dr. Johanna Howes
There is no doubt that social distancing has forced us all to reimagine how we live, curtailing face-to-face interactions and accelerating our transition towards a digital world. For Dr. Johanna Howes - this shift presents challenges and opportunities in equal measure. Johanna is an award winning science communicator, freelance writer and experience manager at the Science Space outreach centre and planetarium. She has presented on topics as wide ranging as kevlar, space welding, energy and LSD, not to mention her own PhD into the biochemistry of coral and the implications of climate change. So sign up for a crash course in online communication and learn how to connect with an audience, defuse a flame war, and craft a message that resonates on the information superhighway. GUEST : Dr. Johanna Howes https://www.johannahowes.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-howes-54632265/ JOHANNA'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8liZx-UhrzQODuD3n1c1Tw SCIENCE SPACE https://scie…
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May 12, 2020
010 - SMALL IS BIG - Dr. Dennis Antiohos
In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Dennis Antiohos to take stock of the startups and technologies emerging from Australian nanotechnology research, from carbon super capacitors and water splitting electrodes to smart surfaces and geo-textiles.
As well as delving into his expertise in materials science and electrode design, we'll hear about Dennis' career in industry as part of Aquahydrex, a clean-tech startup backed by True North Venture Partners, and more recently with Imagine Intelligent Materials, a pioneer in Australia's emerging graphene industry. Jump in to hear a fascinating perspective on the science of scale and the business of scaling.
GUEST : Dr. Dennis Antiohos https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-antiohos-ph-d-707a5833/ IMAGINE http://imgne.com/
AQUAHYDREX https://aquahydrex.com/ EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Purple Planet…
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May 3, 2020
009 - A HIVE OF ACTIVITY - Dr. Liz Barbour
Rural Zimbabwe is a world apart from the research labs of Australia, but Dr. Liz Barbour's childhood on the fertile plains of Africa fostered a curiosity in botany that has only grown over a lifetime at the intersection of science, agriculture and business. Now the CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre in Honey Bee Products, Liz manages a collaborative network of researchers and industry partners that spans the breadth of Australia, and works on every aspect of bee productivity from crop pollination to modern medicine. Treat yourself to a scoop of Australian agriscience.
GUEST : Dr. Liz Barbour https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-barbour-2032133/ HONEY BEE PRODUCTS CRC http://www.crchoneybeeproducts.com/
2021 HONEY BEE CONFERENCE http://www.crchoneybeeproducts.com/australasian-honey-bee-2021-research-conference/ EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :…
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Apr 23, 2020
008 - THE ART OF SCIENCE - Molly Patton
Researchers spend years immersing themselves in study, yet pushing back the frontiers of knowledge requires not only technical expertise but also an ability to communicate to a broad audience. For many scientists the greatest challenge is not in the lab, but in crafting compelling communication for funding bodies, industry partners and the public. Molly Patton believes the solution is visual. With a double degree from Deakin focused in Photography and Biochemistry - Molly has always fostered a dual passion for science and the arts. Now the founder and creative director of Patton'd Studios, she has taken on the challenge of crafting visual media that engages stakeholders from across the research-translation ecosystem. From conference presentations and journal cover art to pitch decks and web design, Molly is a passionate advocate for visual design at all stages of research and innovation, and firmly believes it has the power to attract new channels of funding and support for scientists…
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Apr 17, 2020
007 - THE SURFING SCIENTIST - Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
As lead researcher for the Surf Flex Lab - Prof. Marc in het Panhuis can regularly be found testing the limits of surfboard and fin design both in the lab and on the ocean. Yet these projects are truely a world away from Marc's roots as a history-loving teen from the Netherlands. In many ways Marc's career is even more wide ranging than it first appears - spanning not only geographies, but also technical fields including petrochemicals, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, soft robotics, edible electronics and surfing. Marc's unconventional approach to research was fostered in Ireland as an early hire for the European expansion of the MIT Media Lab, a role in which Marc worked directly with industry, presented science to U2, and saw the MIT brand open doors to business leaders all across Europe. In this episode we talk to Marc about flexibility in work, life and science, and hear how a love for the ocean has come to underpin his research as well as his down time.
GUEST : Prof. Marc in…
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Apr 7, 2020
006 - AN ANGEL IN RESIDENCE - Alan Jones
Few people know the Australian technology sector quite like Alan Jones From a vantage point in marketing in the early 90's Alan had a front row seat to the boom. Yet watching from the sidelines was never going to satisfy Alan's entrepreneurial itch - and he soon dove head first into the fast-paced world of the early internet. As a key hire for Yahoo's expansion into Australia - Alan experienced the highs and lows of the tech bubble from inside one of the internet's rising stars, gaining wealth and wisdom in equal measure. After bidding farewell to the newly crowned incumbent of the internet in 2003, Alan started several ventures of his own before ultimately finding his calling as an angel investor and adviser, fostering the next generation of Australian tech startups at some of Australia’s leading startup accelerators including Startmate, Blue Chilli, Pollenizer, muru-D and Remarkable. Plug in for some truely fascinating perspectives on innovation, investment and the internet. GUEST…
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Apr 1, 2020
005 - SHARPENING AUSTRALIA’S COMPETITIVE EDGE - Michael Sharpe
Michael Sharpe is the National Director of Australia's Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre - an organisation at the heart of the manufacturing industry's transition into the new age of digital fabrication. In this role Michael has travelled the length and breadth of Australia, forging links between businesses, academia and the government to ensure Australia’s manufacturers are innovative and competitive in an increasingly global marketplace. Skipping a tertiary education to join the family's multi-generational business Sharpe Bros, Michael has primarily learned through hands-on experience, from operating a shovel to managing a multi-million dollar enterprise. Now with executive education from the Harvard Business School, a long history of community service and even a brief foray into politics under his belt, Michael brings a wealth of experience to the table as he works to bring about a quiet revolution in the Australian manufacturing sector.
GUEST : Michael Sharpe https://www.link…
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Mar 24, 2020
004 - THE COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE - Toni Stevens
On this week's show we sit down with science-communicator and ecologist Toni Stevens to hear about the Australian Science Communicators Conference in Melbourne and how science communication is changing to confront the impacts of climate change. Toni also shares her tips on how young researchers can build a personal brand to position themselves for success in competitive landscape of research grants and science prizes. GUEST : Toni Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonistevens/
LINKS : Rethinking Science Communication Models in Practice, Jennifer Metcalfe, PhD Thesis, ANU 2019 (https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/165122) iNaturalist (Bushfire Recovery Citizen Science Project) https://www.inaturalist.org/ Australian Science Communicators - 11th Annual Conference http://asc2020.asc.asn.au/
EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/
HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC : Pu…
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Mar 17, 2020
003 - FROM TROUBLES TO SOLUTIONS - Prof. Gordon Wallace
Born in 1958 in Belfast, Northern Ireland - Gordon Wallace's childhood was shaped by The Troubles, a religious and cultural schism that rocked the region for almost 50 years. A diligent work ethic and a passion for soccer helped Gordon keep his head above the fray, and ultimately allowed him to make the most of a fresh start in Australia when his family fled the increasingly violent conflict in 1972. Since graduating with a doctoral degree in Electrochemistry from Deakin University, Gordon has spent most of his career at the leading edge of nanotechnology and polymer science. Initially focusing on the fundamental properties of conductive polymers, a chance encounter with Prof. Graham Clarke inspired a new branch of research in applied medicine and bionics that ultimately led Gordon to his current role as director for ACES, a research network covering applications as diverse as battery technology, solar cells, artificial muscles, tissue engineering and additive manufacturing. Gordon’s…
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Mar 10, 2020
002 - ENERGY STORAGE - Dr. Jon Knott
The drive towards to a low-carbon future has driven tremendous progress in clean-energy solutions like solar power and wind turbines. In many cases these technologies are now economically-competitive with coal, nuclear and other base-load power sources on a per-kilowatt basis, however a key challenge remains in ensuring this renewable energy can provide reliable electricity 24/7. To complete our transition the electricity grid need a dramatic overhaul to incorporate distributed production, energy storage and demand-response solutions that ensure the system can cope with the increasing mismatch between power generation and consumer demand. Today we are joined by Dr. Jon Knott - a research fellow specialising in energy storage at the Institute for Superconductive and Electronic Materials - to discuss the emerging energy storage options and how we can update our electricity grid for the 21st century.
GUEST : Dr. Jonathan Knott https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncknott/
EON LABS : https://ww…
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Mar 10, 2020
001 - ROCK AND ROLL AND RESEARCH - Chris Gilbey OAM
Chris Gilbey's career spans both industries and continents. Born in the UK in the aftermath of WWII and educated in South Africa in the midst of Apartheid, Chris Gilbey’s early life had its fair share of challenges. Yet they also fostered an entrepreneurial spirit that has seen Chris work well beyond the bounds of his engineering qualifications to take up careers as diverse as a guitarist, leather maker, music producer, sound engineer, consultant and more, experiencing all the highs and the lows that a life as an entrepreneur has to offer. Chris' current role is CEO of Imagine Intelligent Materials - a University spinout focused on realising the promise of graphene in active surfaces and sensing technologies. He is the current Chairman of the Australian Graphene Industry Association, and an Order of Australia medallist recognising his charitable work.
GUEST : Chris Gilbey OAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilbey/ IMAGINE INTELLIGENT MATERIALS http://imgne.com/ EON LABS : https:/…
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Mar 9, 2020
000 - ZERO TO ONE - An Introduction to Lab Notes
Welcome to Lab Notes! This episode is a quick primer about what to expect from the series - so dive on in! In future episodes we'll be joined by Australia's most illuminating luminaries to talk science, innovation, entrepreneurship and explore the wilderness between fundamental discovery and commercial success. HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ https://eonjournal.com/ RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
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