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Md Redwanul Islam

Md Redwanul Islam

City coordinator

I am a Material scientist, currently finishing my PhD at the Kiel University. My work focuses on characterizing materials with electron and X-ray microscopy. I am thrilled to be part of the PoS team and spreading words about science. Apart from work, I like travelling, sports, art, and music.

Vaishali Vinod

Vaishali Vinod

City Coordinator

I am currently doing my masters in Medical Life sciences at Kiel University. My research focus includes neuroscience and sleep but I am also intrigued by evolution and genetics. Alongside pursuing science, I enjoy dancing, poetry and conversations about science.

Ginevra Bellini

Ginevra Bellini

Finance Manager

I’m originally from Italy and moved to Kiel for my PhD. I am an ecologist currently looking at the link between plants invasiveness and agricultural management. I’m very interested in science communication as it allows people from different backgrounds and cultures to meet and exchange ideas.

Ana Sofia Borges

Ana Sofia Borges

Pub Quiz Manager

I'm a Portuguese biomedical engineer and I moved to Kiel in 2020 for my PhD. I'm studying the gut microbiome, focusing on the connection between human genetics and different bacterial groups. Science communication interests me because I believe it's crucial to spread knowledge in an accessible way.

Prithviraj MV Shetty

Prithviraj MV Shetty

Volunteer

I am currently doing my PhD in Molecular Cardiology. My main focus is uncovering the mechanisms of vascular diseases and finding innovative therapeutic interventions. PoS for me seems to be a very intriguing platform for propagating science, because, one, experts and two, beer.

Rose Mathew

Rose Mathew

Speaker Manager

I am a molecular biologist from India presently doing my PhD in Biochemistry at CAU-Kiel where I look at transcription mechanisms on a deeper level in the context of tumours. My interest in sci-comm is heavily inspired by Wendy Zukerman. I also enjoy baking and a good true crime podcast.

Sophie Steinhäuser

Sophie Steinhäuser

Location / Sponsor manager

As scientist at the UKSH in Kiel, I try to understand what causes leukemia and why current therapies help some people but not others. I hope that one day my findings can help to improve this! Pint of Science helps me to communicate my research not only to other scientists but actually to everybody.

Abhiyan Viplav

Abhiyan Viplav

Publicity Manager

With a Ph.D. in Life Science research, I have always been passionate about science communication and making an impact in society. I believe that scientists should not be confined within the walls of the lab but should actively share knowledge and engage in diverse roles across industries.

Lara Godbersen

Lara Godbersen

Sponsor Manager

I’m completing my Master’s in Psychology and will start psychotherapy training next year. I’ve enjoyed research through my theses and work on a Parkinson’s study at UKSH. I joined the team because I love research and attending science events, and I’m excited to help make science accessible to others…

Emma Hadré

Emma Hadré

Volunteer

I’m a German geoscientist and moved to Kiel in 2023 for my PhD. I use marine geophysical methods to understand why volcanoes become unstable and collapse. I draw inspiration for my research from science communication, and I enjoy sharing my passion for science and geoscience through outreach.

Anastasiia Kurgaeva

Anastasiia Kurgaeva

Volunteer

I am a geoarchaeology PhD student at the Cluster of Excellence ROOTS at Kiel University. My main interests are paleopedology and human-nature interaction. Since my interests are strongly interdisciplinary, I advocate for scientific communication between different fields of study and public outreach.

Louis Meyer

Louis Meyer

Sponsor Recruitment

I am a Computer Science student at Kiel University with a focus on collision avoidance for cars and drones. My technical research tries to improve the future of travel and locomotion in a safe way and I try to spread the topic and make it comprehensible to everyone interested.