The Grand Challengers Podcast
A podcast by Peter Marcus Bach - Tuesdays
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36 Episodes
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#15 - Juan Pablo Rodríguez Sánchez: "Restrictions and constraints breed innovation" - sewers and nature-based solutions in Colombia
Published: 17/07/2023 -
#14 - Janine Bolliger: Lights, Camera, GPS and Action around biodiversity enhancement in human-dominated landscapes
Published: 3/07/2023 -
#13 - Veljko Prodanovic: Going vertical in a green horizontal world and promoting urban water and nature co-design
Published: 19/06/2023 -
#12 - Liah Coggins: "Pondering" conversations around banana bread and boats from across the fence
Published: 5/06/2023 -
#11 - Anas Ghadouani: A limnologist, filmmaker, foodie, water diplomat, and passionate teacher walk into a kitchen…
Published: 22/05/2023 -
#10 - Daniele la Cecilia: Backyard balsamic vinegar, a pizza oven and technological progress in agriculture
Published: 8/05/2023 -
#9 - Ana Deletic: From first flush and manholes to pendulums of stormwater, engineering and life
Published: 24/04/2023 -
#8 - Megan A. Farrelly: Don't forget the social - experiments in urban water and energy transitions
Published: 10/04/2023 -
#7 - Abishek Narayan: There are no silver bullets for the toilet, city or life's journey - just keep rowing
Published: 27/03/2023 -
#6 - Arya Arabshahi: Citymaking in times of crises, from yoghurt shops to plans of resistance
Published: 13/03/2023 -
#5 - Peter A. Vanrolleghem: Like wastewater for chocolate - control, serendipity and digital twins
Published: 27/02/2023 -
#4 - Sofia Boarino: Good vibrations – a sensorial journey into urban soundscapes and acoustic design
Published: 13/02/2023 -
#3 - Martijn Kuller: A game of planning, a set of maps and a match of nature-based solutions
Published: 30/01/2023 -
#2 - Scott Lloyd: Cohabitation and close encounters with myths in urban design
Published: 16/01/2023 -
#1 - Joao P. Leitao: Engineers never say never and never say always - a new take on flood models
Published: 2/01/2023 -
#0 - Teaser
Published: 2/01/2023
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.