The Ground We Stand On - Helen Czerski

About this episode

Helen Czerski discusses the physics of breaking waves and bubbles at the ocean surface.

This lecture was recorded by Helen Czerski on the 19th of February 2026 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London Helen Czerski is a physicist and oceanographer with a passion for science, sport, books, creativity, hot chocolate and investigating the interesting things in life. She is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London and her research focus is the physics of breaking waves and bubbles at the ocean surface. These bubbles change underwater sound an...

People in this episode

Guest: Helen Czerski

Topics covered

• physics
• oceanography
• science
• waves
• bubbles
• creativity

Keywords

• Helen Czerski
• oceanography
• physics
• waves
• bubbles
• sound

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University College London

Places: Barnard's Inn Hall, London

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