🧑‍🚀 Have you ever wondered how to achieve your dream of becoming an astronaut? 🤔 Well, our special guest is one of the two latest astronaut candidates from JAXA (the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Dr. Makoto Suwa. After his undergrad at UTokyo, he obtained a Ph.D. in Geosciences from Princeton University. He was working at the World Bank before joining JAXA in July 2023.

In this episode:

🌑Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? 🛰️ 🔭What kind of training does one need? 💡 Discover the steps involved in becoming an astronaut, what skills are necessary, and more as Dr. Suwa sheds light on becoming an astronaut. 🌍 So, whether you're a curious mind or simply fascinated by the wonders of space, this episode is for you. 🔍 Don't miss out. Hit that play button!

Guest: Dr. Makoto Suwa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoto-suwa-657b542a/)

Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (⁠⁠https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra⁠⁠)

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What can dust tell us about the origin of life?

Guest: Dr. Sakon Itsuki (https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/people/sakon_itsuki/⁠)

Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (⁠https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra⁠)

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Ever wondered if AI and robots could replace scientists? What if humans and machines can collaborate to inspire each other. Would that allow us to design next generation solid state batteries that can charge in minutes or seconds?

Guest: Dr. Taro Hitosugi (https://solid-state-chemistry.jp/english/)

Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra)

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