Curiosity as a driving force (with Prof. David Weitz)

About this episode

Lorna chats with Professor David Weitz about the qualities of an ideal researcher and the challenges in research funding and spinouts.

What makes the ideal researcher? In this episode Lorna chats to Professor David Weitz, Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics & Applied Physics at Harvard University, encompassing discussions of research (on soft condensed matter, non-equilibrium thermodynamics and microfluidics), the struggle for funding in today's political climate, and the trials of running a spinout. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: Lorna

Guest: Professor David Weitz

Topics covered

• research
• soft condensed matter
• non-equilibrium thermodynamics
• microfluidics
• funding
• spinout

Keywords

• researcher
• funding
• spinout
• soft condensed matter
• microfluidics
• thermodynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard University, Mallinckrodt

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