PhD Lounge
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PhD Lounge

Luis Maia

  • 32 Episodes
  • English
  • Last updated Jul 23, 2023
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32 Latest episodes

Solo Session: The PhD doesn't make you Smarter!

Jan 14, 2026 • S02 • 00:03:48

Students and Graduates!A PhD doesn’t make you smarter.” Bold claim—or honest truth? The idea that a PhD proves superior intelligence and show how real expertise comes from focus, method, and clear communication. In this solo session, rarity fuels the myth...

Solo Session: The Rule of Three in PhD

Jan 07, 2026 • S02 E16 • 00:03:37

A doctorate can feel like juggling knives in a windstorm—until you simplify your approach. We break down a practical rule of three that keeps your research clear, effective, and memorable: strategy, management, and communication. Rather than drowning in t...

Late-Night Talk: Ewelina Kurtys, PhD: FinalSpark and Biocomputing

Dec 17, 2025 • S02 E13 • 00:34:42

Students and Graduates!Ewelina Kurtys is a PhD in neuroscience, business developer and technology advisor at FinalSpark. With more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, Ewelina's work at FinalSpark is about market-planning, strategy and investment in working...

Solo Session: What does it mean to be a PhD in the 21st Century?

Oct 22, 2025 • S02 E12 • 00:27:29

In this solo session, I share a candid reflection on passing the viva, then map the four pillars of a modern PhD: funding, mental health, career strategy, and networking.Practical stories, honest stats, and a nudge to build options beyond the thesis Viva...

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