Let's Talk Science with Thuli
Award-winning scientist and entrepreneur Thulile Khanyile hosts scientists, engineers and technology researchers for casual chats about science. In each episode the viewers are exposed to the vast world of science as the researchers casually talk about the problems they are solving. The aim of the podcast is to bring science where you are. The podcast seeks to unravel the complex and technical world of science to make science relatable and accessible to you. After-all, science exists to solve everyday problems that affect all of us on a daily basis. #LetsTalkScience The podcast has an additional segment called #BeyondScience where we get up close and personal with guests, and learn about what makes them tick.
Let's Talk Science with Thuli
EP 7 - Let's Talk Lasers with Dr Darryl Naidoo
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Thulile Khanyile
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Season 1
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Episode 7
In this episode we chat all things Lasers with Dr Darryl Naidoo.
Darryl Naidoo is a Principal Researcher at the CSIR National Laser Centre (NLC). Darryl joined the NLC on an MSc studentship in 2009 and went on to complete a PhD in Physics in 2015 from the University of Stellenbosch while on a PhD studentship at the NLC. To date his research has resulted in over 40 peer- reviewed publications with highlights in Nature Photonics, Optica and Light Sciences and Applications.
The second segment of the episode we get to know Darryl outside of the work he does with developing bespoke lasers. Darryl and Thuli chat about his love for cars, sports and about Darryl's experience on a television dating show. And more...