The Grand Challengers Podcast

A podcast by Peter Marcus Bach - Tuesdays

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32 Episodes

  1. #11 - Anas Ghadouani: A limnologist, filmmaker, foodie, water diplomat, and passionate teacher walk into a kitchen…

    Published: 5/22/2023
  2. #10 - Daniele la Cecilia: Backyard balsamic vinegar, a pizza oven and technological progress in agriculture

    Published: 5/8/2023
  3. #9 - Ana Deletic: From first flush and manholes to pendulums of stormwater, engineering and life

    Published: 4/24/2023
  4. #8 - Megan A. Farrelly: Don't forget the social - experiments in urban water and energy transitions

    Published: 4/10/2023
  5. #7 - Abishek Narayan: There are no silver bullets for the toilet, city or life's journey - just keep rowing

    Published: 3/27/2023
  6. #6 - Arya Arabshahi: Citymaking in times of crises, from yoghurt shops to plans of resistance

    Published: 3/13/2023
  7. #5 - Peter A. Vanrolleghem: Like wastewater for chocolate - control, serendipity and digital twins

    Published: 2/27/2023
  8. #4 - Sofia Boarino: Good vibrations – a sensorial journey into urban soundscapes and acoustic design

    Published: 2/13/2023
  9. #3 - Martijn Kuller: A game of planning, a set of maps and a match of nature-based solutions

    Published: 1/30/2023
  10. #2 - Scott Lloyd: Cohabitation and close encounters with myths in urban design

    Published: 1/16/2023
  11. #1 - Joao P. Leitao: Engineers never say never and never say always - a new take on flood models

    Published: 1/2/2023
  12. #0 - Teaser

    Published: 1/2/2023

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In the face of climate change, urbanization, population growth and many other grand challenges that our world faces, many inspiring individuals are stepping up to tackling these challenges in their own unique ways. Hear the passionate story of inspiring guests, which I interview on each episode. We learn about how their journeys along the cutting edges of science, engineering, technology and design has shaped them as a person, all while are creating new solutions and ways of thinking for an uncertain future. Each episode offers nuggets of advice for aspiring young professionals who want to make our world a better place.