Looking Forward

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Matthew Bacchetta, Associate Professor of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Vanderbilt University, about new techniques in transplantation that improves the capacity of rehabilitation of lungs and potentially other organs. Also, they discuss the critical need to reduce the number of organs rejected for transplantation due to damage, the transplantation process, patient recovery, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Susanne-Marie Kirsch, a research student in Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology at Saarland University about elastocalorics and the promising technology to replace existing vapor-compression refrigeration systems. Also, they discuss alternative shape memory materials, cooling/heating efficiency, environmental impact and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Ju Li, Battelle Energy Alliance Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering about new methods to boost energy capacity and reduce volume of lithium-ion batteries. Also, they discuss lithium batteries diverse applications, lifespan, safety, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Elizabeth Howell, the award-winning journalist, consultant, and professor about space exploration, astronaut training, the International Space Station, and life outside of Earth. Also, they discuss space experiments, the multi-country collaborative efforts, NEMO, Canadarm, Mars missions, interplanetary life, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Sarah Tither-Kaplan, a producer, actress, and writer, about filmmaking, producing, directing and the Los Angeless project, a 9 part series of short films. They discuss producer responsibilities, how to collaborate with writers, developing a script, challenges to transform a story into a film, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Torben Daeneke, a researcher at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, about carbon solidification through electrolysis, the liquid metal based electrocatalyst, challenges, and potential outcomes. They discuss the chemical processes and it's by-products, the hurdles to find the perfect catalyst, removing CO2 from the atmosphere, real-world applications, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Houra Merrikh, professor at the Vanderbilt University, about superbugs, why they are a problem, and the research on how to fight them. They discuss the process of mutation in bacteria, the Mfd protein, Mfd's participation in mutation, the search for an anti-evolution drug, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Giuseppe Scionti, bioengineer, Founder & CEO at Nova Meat, about plant-based alternatives for meat and the latest food advances. They discuss how meat production affects the environment, nutrient availability in plant-based meat alternatives, market outlook, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Xingru Chen, Mathematics Ph.D. candidate at Dartmouth College, about the importance of vaccines and how resistance to vaccination can hurt the public's health. They discuss the reasons why vaccination compliance problems exist, factless fears about vaccines, the importance of trustful sources of information, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Rushad Nanavatty, Principal at the Rocky Mountain Institute and core member at the Global Cooling Prize team about the impact that air conditioners have on our environment and the current efforts to develop new and better solutions. They discuss the severity of the issue, future unsustainable energy demands, new and upcoming innovations, Global Cooling Prize competitors' requirements, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Vito Buonsante, Plastics Program Manager for Environmental Defence Canada about the plastic pollution problem, why it exists and how it affects our lives. They discuss the organization's mission, reducing plastic usage versus recycling, microplastics, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs at Center for Science in the Public Interest about harmful bacterias (such as E. Coli and Salmonella), basic steps for handling food safely, and disease outbreaks. They discuss CSPI's mission, food inspections, healthy eating, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Michael McHale, Director of Corporate Communications for Rivian, about Rivian's new vehicles, the all-electric pickup truck R1T and the all-electric SUV R1S. They discuss how the company started, self-driving technology, battery system improvements, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Flemming Dahlke about how ocean warming and acidification affects Atlantic and Polar cod. They discuss fish consumption, climate change, cod reproduction, the Paris Agreement, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Sarah Boyd about Simply and Moms+Babes box. They discuss fashion, starting a business, work-life balance, listening to your audience, organization tips, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Libby Mills about eating healthy, dieting and nutritious food. They discuss weight loss, fast food, meal replacements, sugar, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Helen Pheasey about the use of fake 3D printed eggs to track nest poachers, endangered turtle species, migratory patterns, and the work required to protect ocean wildlife. They discuss how humans' predatory behavior has affected the turtle population, how conservation education is important, how much work is still needed, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Tim Kendall about phone addiction, our technology habits and how changing behavior can help us focus on what is important. They discuss the features introduced by Apple and Google regarding tracking phone usage, family, productivity, the power of accountability, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Aric Rindfleisch about the evolution, digitalization and democratization of marketing. They discuss about the effects of democratization of tools and platforms, authenticity in advertising, how privacy and culture interact with marketing and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Auri Jackson about plastic pollution, consumerism and the zero-waste movement. They discuss about the effects of plastic pollution on animals and ourselves, how changing habits can help the environment and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Rick Yazbek about music, singing and finding your own path in the music industry. They discuss learning how to sing, the importance of music at an earlier age, reducing anxiety and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Iryna speaks with Steven Greenberg about entrepreneurship and some of the key elements on how to build, maintain and grow a startup. They discuss the importance of raising money, pitching, how to prioritize attention and other topics.

Looking Forward, a podcast about unique and interesting people who build their lives with grand purpose. Those who are open to new opportunities, and are mindful, in both, their personal and professional lives. A podcast with insightful and inspiring talks.