Eager to cast a spotlight on the remarkable female scientists. "In Her Shoes" podcast, produced by AMIRES, uncovers the journey and life of women in science and it is hosted by Jana Mwangi.
Dr. Dorinde Kleinegris, Senior Researcher at NORCE and Associate Professor at the University of Bergen, shares nearly two decades of experience in using microalgae to capture carbon, clean waste, and produce sustainable fuels and products.
This episode explores the intersection of science and industry, the importance of applied research, and how international collaboration turns discoveries into real-world climate solutions. Dorinde also reflects on leadership, diversity in science, and challenges in research careers.
For those interested in climate solutions, marine biotechnology, and the future of sustainability, this episode offers fresh insight and inspiration.
Produced by AMIRES (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amires-s-rl/), consulting for research, development & innovation.
Hosted by Jana Mwangi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-mwangi-baa39a61/) | In Her Shoes Podcast 👩🔬
27 Nov 2025
In shoes of Susana Isabel Pinheiro Cardoso de Freitas
In this episode, you can step into the shoes of Susana Isabel Pinheiro Cardoso de Freitas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-freitas-658687139/), one of the leading voices in nanoelectronics and magnetic sensors, recognised among the 100 Women in Science and a Corresponding Member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences.
Susana grew up in a home where curiosity had no gender — learning car mechanics, woodcraft, physics, and traditional skills side by side. This open upbringing shaped her path into engineering and her belief that people should choose careers based on joy, not expectation.
A mother of five children (and a dog!), Susana shares her honest reflections on balancing family with an intense scientific career, why she never sought leadership yet grew into it, and how she now works to keep her team inspired, supported, and equipped including through her involvement in major initiatives like the MultispiAI project. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/multispin-ai/posts/?feedView=all)
Tune in to hear Susana’s perspective on
• gender dynamics in high-tech fields
• leadership driven by purpose, not power
• the importance of contributing actively to your environment
• and finding the path that truly fits who you are
This episode was produced by AMIRES (https://www.linkedin.com/company/925048/admin/dashboard/), 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-mwangi-baa39a61/)
23 Oct 2025
In shoes of Cecilia Sahlgren
In this episode, you can take a walk in the shoes of Prof. Cecilia Sahlgren, whose curiosity led her to the fascinating world of cell communication and Notch signalling, even asking: “Can we repair a broken heart with Notch?”. She never envisioned becoming a scientist - yet today, she says it’s the best job in the world.
From Finland to Sweden and the Netherlands, now Cecilia Sahlgren is a part-time Associate Professor at the TU/e Department of Biomechanical Engineering (Soft Tissue Engineering & Mechanobiology group) and Professor of Cell Biology at Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland.
Her research explores how cells make decisions, how their microenvironment shapes tissue formation, and how this knowledge can be used to tackle diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disorders. She is also pioneering micro-tissue development, creating models that mimic real human tissues and conditions. Prof. Sahlgren also leads the EU-funded Nap4DIVE (https://nap4dive.eu/) project, developing non-animal models for studying nanoparticle drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.
🎧 Tune in to hear Prof. Sahlgren’s views on cultural diversity and leadership in international teams, what she looks for in postdocs, and her reflections on bias and inequality in academia. Though she recognizes the barriers many women face in science, she has never allowed them to disturb her path and now leads with awareness, empathy, and example.
This episode was produced by AMIRES (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amires-s-rl/), 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-mwangi-baa39a61/)
30 Jun 2025
In shoes of Vincenzina Barbera
Professor Vincenzina Barbera discusses her research in sustainable flexible electronics and circular economy projects like ECOTRON, highlighting the intersection of science, creativity, and sustainability in this interview with Jana Mwangi.
23 May 2025
In shoes of Delphine Bourdon
Dr. Delphine Bourdon discusses decarbonizing France's research center CEA and shares insights on sustainable energy innovations, leadership, and overcoming barriers for women in STEM in an interview with Jana Mwangi.
26 Feb 2025
In Shoes of Erika Györvary
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amires-s-rl/), a consulting company for research, development and innovation projects.
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14 Oct 2024
In Shoes of Ioanna Zergioti
24 Sept 2024
In shoes of Clara I. Osorio Tamayo
In this episode, you will experience the vibrant Colombian spirit and warm personality of Clara I. Osorio Tamayo —a mother of two, a physicist and a leading figure in quantum technology. For the last 20 years, her focus has been on quantum technologies and has contributed to R&D projects for the Semiconductor, Medical, and Defence industries. She is currently leading TNO (the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Applied Research)’s Quantum Sensing activities and is part of the core team of the Dutch Catalyst Program on Quantum Sensing. She holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Quantum Physics from ICFO (Spain) and worked at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) and AMOLF (The Netherlands) before joining TNO.
She'll share how growing up in one of the most violent nations at the time shaped her.
Why she was drawn to a profession of the future.
Who promoted a growth mindset that empowers girls to embrace challenges?
What is the latest solution in quantum sensing and why companies should consider applying for Qu-Test & Qu-Pilot open call.
Let’s discover how her journey began.
This episode was produced by AMIRES (https://www.amires.eu/), a consulting company for research, development and innovation projects.
2 May 2024
In shoes of Nerea Zabala Unzalu
In the third episode, you can take a walk in the shoes of Nerea Zabala Unzalu, who is a professor at the University of the Basque Country - UPV/EHU and a member of the Theory of Nanophotonics research group. She started her scientific career in the 90s in Spain, and after her PhD, she was literally disconnected from research during her two maternity leaves, as there was no internet at that time. She continued her research activity in the emergent field of plasmonics and photonics, which is the reason why she participates in the POSEIDON project. How has the experience of being a female scientist evolved and influenced her perception of gender inequality in the field? Listen what she has to say.
This episode was produced by AMIRES (https://www.linkedin.com/company/925048/admin/feed/posts/) with the support of the POSEIDON nanophotonics (https://www.linkedin.com/company/37549690/admin/feed/posts/)project.
13 Dec 2023
In shoes of Alina Muraviskaya
In the second episode, you can take a walk in the shoes of Dr Alina Muraviskaya, Belarusian postdoctoral researcher who is deeply engaged in a study of different ways of how we control lights in nanoscale at the University of Hull - Department of Physics and Mathematics.
Far from feeling excluded as a woman, Alina has been fuelled by the encouragement of those around her to excel in her talents. The importance of having a supportive community is evident in her story. As you will listen, you will discover the sources of her confidence and ease.
We also discussed about mental health and how she copes with such hyper-competitive environment with its ‘publish or perish’ culture and a lack of job security. Listen to her journey that unlocks hidden misconception of science.
This episode was produced by AMIRES (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amires-s-rl/) with the support of the POSEIDON nanophotonics (https://www.linkedin.com/company/poseidon-nanophotonics/) project.
23 Oct 2023
In shoes of Anna Lena Schall-Giesecke
In the first episode, you can take a walk in the shoes of a real role model – Anna Lena Schall-Giesecke who is an initial female coordinator of EU-funded project POSEIDON (https://poseidon-fet.eu/) from which this podcast is supported. Anna is a well-known woman in the field of nanotechnology, mother of two, a professor of Semiconductor Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen and a group leader at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems. Despite the effects of gender discrimination, her joy for her scientific career has not been diminished; she continues to pursue her dream. Listen to different perspective of male-dominated nanotechnology sector and advice for decent representation of females in science.
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