interview
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Serge Belongie on generative AI in science
Serge Belongie is professor in machine learning at the University of Copenhagen and Director of the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Denmark. He will be a keynote speaker at the STOA workshop ‘Generative AI and scientific development’ on 29 April 2025. We’ve heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) transforming science in recent years. ...
Prof. Roel Vermeulen: ‘Understanding the exposome is key to building a healthier, fairer future’
How does exposure to chemicals, air pollution, stress or noise affect human health over the course of a lifetime? What about the complex interactions between environmental exposures, social determinants of health and genetics? The 'exposome' concept offers a framework for understanding and analyzing this complex reality of our health. The ESMH spoke with Prof. Roel ...
From forever chemicals to safer alternatives: coordinated efforts to improve chemical safety in Europe
The presence of harmful chemicals in the environment, such as PFAS, pesticides and harmful chemicals found in (micro) plastics, poses a challenge. Not only to our planet but also to our health. What can we do to minimise chemical risks? We spoke with Pascal Sanders, project coordinator of PARC (Partnership for the Assessment of Risks ...
The circular economy in your pocket – interview with Prof. Dr. Bernd Friedrich on novel recycling technologies
Prof. Dr. Bernd Friedrich is the director of the Metallurgical Process Engineering and Metal Recycling at the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen in Germany, a leading research centre for green metallurgy. Could you please describe your research and institution? Bernd Friedrich: Our institute at RWTH Aachen is, I would say, one of the biggest institutes ...
A new green process for critical raw materials – interview with Dr. Eva Lain on green hydrometallurgy
Dr. Eva Lain is the founder and CEO of Lain Tech, a company based in Madrid (Spain), implementing new technologies in the raw materials sector. What is your company about? Eva Lain: Lain Tech is a young company founded in 2019 working on R&D and industrial implementation of novel technologies, providing cutting edge solutions in ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Raffaella Nenna on e-cigarettes and young people
Raffaella Nenna is Associate Professor at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). She does research in paediatric respiratory diseases and is Chair of the Paediatric rare lung and airway disease group of the European Respiratory Society. What are the biggest health risks of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) for teenagers and how do they compare to traditional ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Michele Cecchini on e-cigarettes and young people
Adjunct Professor and Medical Doctor Michele Cecchini leads the work on public health at the OECD - the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, helping countries implement better public health policies for better lives. Based on your work with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), how do economic evaluations influence the development and ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy on e-cigarettes and young people
Associate Professor Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy does research in epidemiology and control of tuberculosis, tobacco use and tobacco control issues. Why are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) becoming so popular among young people? Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy: First and foremost, e-cigarettes are very well marketed on many online media platforms, including social media, which younger people widely use. Secondly, ...