Lingxing Kong

Lingxing Kong, a King's PhD student in Robotics and an Inclusive Careers Education Ambassador, chats with Dr. Emmanouil Spyrakos Papastavridis, a Lecturer in Engineering whose research focuses on human-robot interaction and soft robotics. They explore the challenges of transitioning between academia and industry, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. Emmanouil discusses the skill sets developed in each realm and how adaptability is key in collaborative robotics projects. Listeners gain valuable advice on navigating career choices and maintaining work-life balance in diverse environments.