EP 123: Designing Oceans | Helen Czerski

Design Lab with Bon Ku

Today we talk about building a healthy relationship with the ocean.

Helen Czerski was born in Manchester. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London. As a physicist, she studies the bubbles generated by breaking waves in the ocean to understand their influence on weather and climate. Helen has been a regular presenter of BBC TV science documentaries since 2011. She also hosts the Ocean Matters podcast, is part of the Cosmic Shambles network, and is one of the presenters for the Fully Charged Show. She has been a science columnist for the Wall Street Journal since 2017 and she is the author of the bestselling Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life, Bubbles: A Ladybird Expert Book, and Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works.

Episode mentions and links:

Helen's Website

Helen’s latest book: The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works

Helen’s other works

Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Article by Helen: Why we need to respect Earth’s last great wilderness – the ocean - via The Guardian

Helen’s restaurant rec: Old Ship Hammersmith

Follow Helen: Twitter | Insta | LinkedIn

Episode Website: https://www.designlabpod.com/episodes/123