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Tonight’s programme will involve all your senses: a prickle of hops on your tongue, a shiver of fear down your spine, and an exploration of the quantum universe. Join us to find out how technology binds these three topics together.
From grain to glass: the sensory experience of beer
Dr. Joanna Yorke
(Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham )
Joanna is a Research Fellow, conducting teaching and research in the Brewing Science group. Her expertise are in flavour chemistry, sensory science and consumer research. Her research has focused on the connection between the sensory properties and the chemical composition of beer when using alternative raw materials.
What is a quantum computer and what is it good for?
Adam Smith
(Assistant Professor in Physics at the University of Nottingham)
Adam Smith is an Assistant Professor in Physics at the University of Nottingham. His research lies in theoretical physics and he is interested in the behaviour of quantum many-body systems. These cover a range of physical settings from complex molecules in our bodies, to new types of quantum materials and technologies that could enrich our lives. However, these systems are extremely difficult to understand theoretically. His research focuses on the use of quantum computers to demystify these complicated quantum many-body systems.
Personalising Virtual Reality Horror Experiences Using Physiological Data
Callum Berger
(PhD researcher at the University of Nottingham)
Callum Berger is a postgraduate researcher at the HORIZON Centre for Doctoral Training at the University of Nottingham. His previous research has looked into applications of machine learning in turn-based games and the effect of fear on heart rate within fear-based virtual reality experiences. He is currently working on the personalisation of virtual reality horror experiences using physiological data at the University of Nottingham.
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