In this episode, you can take a walk in the shoes of Prof. Vicenzina Barbera, a professor in the courses of Chemistry and of Environmental Chemistry at Politecnico Milan. Her research topics range from synthetic organic chemistry to catalysis, materials for tires, and sustainable flexible electronics, funded by Italian, European, and company grants.

We will explore her journey and interesting work on projects like ECOTRON, which aims to transform electronics with recyclable, flexible materials, and discuss why circular thinking is key to our future.

🎧 Tune in to hear how science, creativity, and sustainability come together to tackle some of the challenges we have.

This episode was produced by AMIRES, the consulting company for research, development and innovation projects. "In Her Shoes" podcast, uncovers the journey and life of women in science 👩‍🔬 and is hosted by @Jana Mwangi

In this episode, you can take a walk in the shoes of Dr. Delphine Bourdon a passionate leader at the forefront of decarbonizing France’s major research center CEA. From her work on the EU-funded Zimba project- paving the way for sustainable energy innovations- to her candid reflections on being a woman in a male-dominated field, Delphine shares both the progress and the persistent barriers in STEM.

We discuss what real leadership looks like, why diverse voices matter, and how resilience drives transformation.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation at the intersection of science, sustainability, and equality.

This episode was produced by AMIRES, the consulting company for research, development and innovation projects.

"In Her Shoes" podcast, uncovers the journey and life of women in science 👩‍🔬 and is hosted by Jana Mwangi

Listen to an inspiring conversation with Dr. Erika Györvary, a multilingual leader and scientist-turned-innovator who transitioned from nanotechnology research to business development and technology transfer across life sciences, MedTech, agriculture, sustainability and environmental monitoring. As the Lead of European Affairs at CSEM, Erika plays a key role in shaping innovation and collaboration on a global scale. She also serves on several international boards, driving strategic initiatives in science and technology.

In this episode, Erika shares:
✨ The professional title that fulfils her most
🌿 How her Karelian grandmother shaped her journey
🚪 Feeling lost with many doors open—and how she turned the page
💡 Advice for young scientists navigating their careers
🔬 20 years at CSEM, her global impact, and groundbreaking projects—from pregnancy monitoring to organ-on-chip technology
👩‍🔬 Why diversity and gender balance drive innovation
💪 How women’s superpower can bridge missing skills
🚀 The future of MedTech

Get ready for a powerful discussion on science, innovation, and breaking barriers. Let’s dive in! 🎧
This episode was produced by AMIRES, a consulting company for research, development and innovation projects.

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