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At the tender age of 8, when I first encountered a computer, it was like unlocking a universe where imagination meets infinite possibility. Coding by 16 felt like mastering a limitless form of lego, where every creation stemmed from pure curiosity and joy. Yet, it wasn't until after traversing the academic worlds of archaeology, law, and history with three master's degrees that I found a profound connection between my hobbies and potential career paths. The decision was clear: embrace my passion for technology as my profession. Today, I stand at a significant milestone that encapsulates not just my personal journey but the collective efforts of an extraordinary team. We recently unveiled a new simulator at https://lnkd.in/ghJbFdD9, a project that marks my swan song with the company. This isn't just any tool; it's the heart of our sales pipeline, the result of countless hours of dedication, creativity, and collaboration. Having steered all three iterations of this simulator from the ground up, this launch feels particularly special. This achievement is a testament to the power of teamwork, a reminder of what can be accomplished when diverse minds and talents converge towards a common goal. My journey through tech, from an outsider with a rich background in the humanities to leading significant technological initiatives, has been anything but conventional. Yet, it's this unique path that has enriched my perspective, allowing me to see beyond the code to the human experiences we aim to enhance. As we celebrate this launch, my heart is full of gratitude for my team. Their expertise, resilience, and vision have not only made this project a success but have also made every challenge a rewarding learning experience. This milestone is theirs as much as it is mine. While the buzz words continue to shape the future of technology, it's the tangible achievements like our simulator that remind me of the real impact of our work. These are the moments that matter—the bridges we build to connect technology with everyday lives, making a difference one solution at a time. To my team, thank you for your incredible work, your dedication, and for being part of this journey. Aung Kaung Myat, Ye Wai Shan Phyoe, Arvin Darmawan, Paing Thu Kyaw, Dionne Phua Merci.

Knowledge is the light which guides our way through the vast and dark "wilderness". Maor is television programming dedicated to the "the truth and nothing but...". From local, national, and worldwide news, to documentaries covering people, places, events, things, and their histories, advancing technologies, medicines, religions, languages, and cultures as well as their origins, talk shows, sitcoms, movie features, etc., etc. all in very exciting and entertaining presentations. The world is filled with knowledge and truth. You won’t want to go a day without some (smile). And "...the truth shall set you free”. Maor Global Cable Network, “Let there be light...”. An organization of George Incorporated, ‘Edutainment is our culture”. Facility designs by forming AOTC An Architectural & Engineering Firm “Making plans for a better tomorrow today”.

Knowledge is the light which guides our way through the vast and dark "wilderness". Maor is television programming dedicated to the "the truth and nothing but...". From local, national, and worldwide news, to documentaries covering people, places, events, things, and their histories, advancing technologies, medicines, religions, languages, and cultures as well as their origins, talk shows, sitcoms, movie features, etc., etc. all in very exciting and entertaining presentations. The world is filled with knowledge and truth. You won’t want to go a day without some (smile). And "...the truth shall set you free”. Maor Global Cable Network, “Let there be light...”. An organization of George Incorporated, ‘Edutainment is our culture”. Facility designs by forming AOTC An Architectural & Engineering Firm “Making plans for a better tomorrow today”.

This was the first part of the performance series Re-enchantment: Porphyra by Magdalena Forster and Milena Georgieva The performance series ‘Re-enchantment’ signifies a re-enchantment of the world, a search for the forces within the body, for synergies between forms of life, for trance and intoxication as an alternative to the materialistic and algorithmically influenced present. Following Silvia Federici Re-enchantment represents also a search for communal forms of property and social forms of organization that emancipate themselves from exploitative ideologies and technologies. Conversely, Max Weber used the term ‘disenchantment’ to describe a state of historical loss stemming from reductive and exploitative ideologies and technologies, and collapsing into a peculiarly modern form of intellectualized despair. https://lnkd.in/dHPSJPSk

📣 Exciting News! 📣 I am Pleased to announce the publication of our latest research paper in Energy & Environmental Science titled "Contactless measurement of the photovoltage in BiVO4 photoelectrodes." 📚 In this study, we delve into the fascinating world of renewable energy and introduce innovative contactless technique for measuring photovoltage in BiVO4 photoelectrodes. 🔬 Our research not only contributes to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions but also opens up new possibilities in the field of photovoltaics and search for new photoelectrodes and photocatalysts. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team of researchers who worked tirelessly on this project and to the esteemed Energy & Environmental Science journal for recognizing the significance of our work. You can access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_iYaGK Your thoughts, comments, and feedback are highly valued and appreciated. Let's continue pushing the boundaries of science and technology to build a cleaner, more sustainable future! 🌍💡 #Research #RenewableEnergy #Photovoltaics #WaterSplitting #SciencePublication #CleanEnergy #Innovation #EnergyAndEnvironmentalScience

The new project continues! Blocking out a new project is often a 'trust-the-process'-moment for me, but definitely also an 'enjoy-the-process'-moment. Finally getting started on bringing the scene to life after (probably too much?) research.

Check out our preprint titled "The Value of Long-Duration Energy Storage under Various Grid Conditions in a Zero-Emissions Future"! Martin Staadecker, Julia Szinai, PhD, Pedro Andrés Sánchez Pérez, Sarah Kurtz, Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez #LDES #RenewableEnergy #zeroemissions

#OutNow: my interview with contemporary artist #PedroReyes for Fondazione Imago Mundi with the occasion of the exhibition which just closed yesterday, and included some f his works from the Disarm series. Here's an extract: "EC: The Disarm series creatively repurpose and playfully reactivates remnants of weapons that the Mexican army had collected and destroyed. There are many socio political comments, that can be associated to this work: as you often did, you have applied the same aesthetic of shock approach as surrealists to create paradoxical juxtapositions between “negative” objects brought into an entirely differently collaborative and positive context turning arms into instruments, part of a new army orchestra to just create music and generate aesthetic sensations. A witty, provocative but extremely engaging artwork, to address the reality of wars and arm violence that is still very topical, all around us. Can you tell us more about what inspired this work? PR: Disarm aims to be transformative not only in the physical sense but also in a psychological and social domain. Weapons have a power which is by definition overwhelming but here they can be found defeated by the artistic process, the metal that was engineered to kill is now producing music. We have to approach this a bit as cavemen, taking gun parts and scratching, blowing, reeling and creating different arrangements to extract sounds from the steel. For me this is an alchemical process, in alchemy you work with the nigredo, the dark matter, that’s why this attempts to turn shit into gold, turning weapons into music. Weapons represent our dark side, our drive to kill, and music is the opposite, it’s the universal language accessible to everyone. I like the idea of this change of polarity where the same metal has been used for an opposite version for what was originally intended. ....I believe that art can be a form of catharsis, catharsis in Greek means purification which is to expel a toxic substance out of the body. Sometimes art can be violent, I’m not against that, I think is good to have movements of symbolic violence because a violent act framed in the context of an art project can substitute the need to carry out those violence acts in real life, however it is important that there is a processing or afterthought to make sense of violence.." - Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/edfpu-Xd The Disarm series by Pedro Reyes was on view at Fondazione Imago Mundi in Treviso, as part of the exhibition WAR IS OVER! PEACE HAS NOT BEGUN, which just closed yesterday, September 17th. But you can still enjoy all the interviews online! Both English and Italian available, just switch below. #PedroReyes #ArtistsInterviews #ArtCurator #war

📢 Introducing the LUMINOSITY_EU project team – TNO ℹ🔍 TNO is an independent #research organization connecting people and knowledge to create Iinnovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and well-being of society. Operating from 15 locations and employing around 3,900 professionals from various #scientific and #technical disciplines, TNO's approach to research and #innovation is geared towards fostering #sustainable #development. 📋With their in-house capability, TNO will work to demonstrate #R2R processed #perovskite #solar #cells. Learn more about their responsibilities & objectives in the LUMINOSITY_EU project ⤵ 👥 Team: İlker Doğan I Dorrit Roosen I Veronique Gevaerts I Harrie Gorter I Georgia Gkouzia I Anuja Vijayan I Sjoerd Veenstra I Harald Kerp Interested to know more about TNO's work within our project? Follow us for updates! #HorizonEurope #EUProject #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #PerovskiteSolarCells #ResearchAndDevelopment CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

There have been a lot - a LOT - of articles about the science of Monday's total solar eclipse. But what about the magic? An eclipse is a profoundly emotional experience. Here's how to make sure you get the most from it: just *be there* for it. https://lnkd.in/eTSihNu4