#49 – Teaching, research, and podcasting – My interview on The Soft Matter Show with Amal Narayanan

Molecular Podcasting with Darren Lipomi

This episode is a cross-posting from The Soft Matter Show, hosted by Amal Narayanan. We covered many topics, including my responses to the following questions:

You have worked in the Northeast and West Coast of the United States. Have you ever noticed any differences in the work culture across them?

What were some of the deciding factors that inspired you to pursue a career in academia?

How did you develop an interest in chemistry/chemical engineering?

What was your experience working in Whitesides and Bao research groups?

Other than Science, What have you learned from your PhD and Postdoc PIs that help you to run your current lab?

Can you tell me about some of the recent findings from your lab?

What are some of the unique expertise that you are cultivating in the Lipomi Research Group?

Workflow and projects in the lab?

What do you think is the future of sensors and haptics-related technologies?

What are the real-life implications of the research in your lab?

When hiring a lab member, what are the factors that you consider? How do you judge these factors?

How to apply for M.S., Ph.D., or Postdoc in your lab?

Can you tell me about your online presence and if that has an impact in your research?

What is the future of molecular podcasting?

In one of your podcast episodes, you mentioned that you may write a book for academics. Can you tell me about it?

How do you manage time to be a professor, PI, YouTuber, and Podcast host?

What are your thoughts for the next generation of scientists?