I hold a PhD in Natural and Physical Sciences from James Cook University in Cairns, Australia. I completed my undergraduate studies at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, where I shared many subjects and adventures with Dani. At his home, they adopted me, and I am one of their favourite daughters! I pursued my master’s degree at the University of the Andes in Bogota, Colombia. After working for several years in research in different countries, I came to Australia to pursue my PhD with the most venomous spiders in the world, the Australian funnel-web spiders🕷️.
I have worked on arthropod behaviour, covering all tiny creatures, including insects, spiders, scorpions, etc., bridging interdisciplinary fields. During my PhD, I focused on the behaviour, physiology, and venoms of funnel-web spiders. Now, I do a bit of everything—I am a tutor for various undergraduate courses in biological sciences, laboratory technician, research adjunct, entrepreneur, and a scientific communicator.
I hold a PhD in Marine Science and Limnology from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México. My research explores the mangrove sediments microbiome from ecosystems with different conservation status. I studied a MSc. in Marine Ecology from UCSC (Chile) and Marine Biology from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University where I met Linda.
I like microbiology, bioinformatics and ecology. I love literature, the ocean, and the animals. My interest in science and science communication, and my love of listening radio and podcasts led me to this project along my dear friend.
I’m a filmmaker and cinematographer from Naples, Italy. My journey has taken me from the Peruvian tropical forests to the deserts of Uluru, Australia, capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking from the Svenska Filminstitutet and a Master’s in Cinematography and Postproduction from the University of Greenwich in London. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with different NGOs such as Greenpeace and the Rainforest Foundation, focusing on the profound impacts of climate change and advocate for indigenous rights and social justice. I also have collaborated the renowed Chinese artist Zhou Xiaoping and the Anangu people on meningful cultiral projects.
Currently, my ongoing project “Borders” explores the European migrant crisis, bringing to light the human stories behind the headlines. My contributions extend to major motion pictures and TV series for HBO, Netflix, Paramount, and Fox Pictures.
Now, as a part of the podcast team, I am helping to bridging the gap between science and community communication, helping to make complex topics accessible and engaging for our listeners.
Meet Ollie, the Voice Behind Science Behind the Glass (Well, Sort Of!)
Hello there, my name’s Ollie Hernandez Lergesner—at least, that’s what my human mom calls me (I let her think it’s official). My story begins in a busy place filled with other doggies, where my first pack left me. I waited, watched, and woofed, but they never came back. Then came Linda.
She started visiting me, walking me, and leaving these delicious treats behind. I knew she was special. One day, I decided to adopt her—it was the least I could do for someone so dedicated. I’ll admit, there was another human male involved in the mix, and we had a slow start, but eventually, he won me over too.
Now, I’m not just part of Linda’s family, I’m part of her team. She asked me to help out with her podcast Science Behind the Glass, and how could I say no? I bring charm, wit, and a few squeaky toy breaks to the production. (Fun fact: I love squeaky toys and have a unique way of communicating with noises that my humans claim they “totally” understand.)
When I’m not overseeing podcast business, I enjoy long afternoon siestas and walks on the beach. Life is pretty good when you’re the face—and bark—of the operation.
Stick around and let me show you the real science behind the glass. It starts with wagging tails and big dreams. 🐾
