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Failed Experiments ≠ Failed Researcher
Yesterday, I had to present my progress report, and honestly, most of my experiments this month failed.I was so stressed I couldn't even...
Laras Fadillah
Oct 112 min read


Leading with Intention: Mastering Uncertainty in Your PhD and Postdoc Journey
Navigating a PhD and postdoc journey often feels like sailing through rough seas. The uncertainty that accompanies this academic...
Laras Fadillah
Oct 24 min read


Asking Questions in Research: Why Curiosity Matters More Than Fear
I'll be honest: I sometimes still hesitate to ask questions. Part of it is fear; fear of sounding naïve, fear of revealing what I don't...
Laras Fadillah
Oct 12 min read


Publish or Perish: What Next?
I saw this cartoon and thought: yep, that's academia in one picture now. From publish --> publish or perish --> publish in high-impact...
Laras Fadillah
Oct 13 min read


AI Transparency Penalty: Why Admitting AI Use Hurts Trust
When Being Honest About AI Makes You Look Less Trustworthy AI transparency penalty Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have become...
Laras Fadillah
Sep 302 min read


Solid-State Battery Interfaces: The Hidden Challenge to Solve
Solid-state batteries promise so much: higher safety, higher energy density, cleaner designs. But there's a catch: the interfaces. Where...
Laras Fadillah
Sep 302 min read


Toxic Workplace: How to Protect Your Growth and Energy
We don't just do science; we live in communities, labs, and teams. 𝘞𝘩𝘰'𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴...
Laras Fadillah
Sep 302 min read


Decision Memos That Get Approved
Great ideas often fail, not because they're wrong, but because they're not presented clearly. That's why the decision memo is such a...
Laras Fadillah
Sep 302 min read


Electrolyte in Solid State Battery (SSB), which ships first?
When people imagine solid-state batteries, they picture a "perfect electrolyte" that fixes safety, boosts energy, and charges fast. In...
Laras Fadillah
Sep 292 min read
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