My interest in engineering was first sparked by my brother, along with formative influences such as Bill Nye and the imaginative world of Star Wars. I recall, in particular, a Grade 7 science fair project in which my brother helped me build an “anti-gravity” lifter. Seeing a device take flight using 20 kV left a lasting impression and ignited my passion for the field.

From that point forward, I became deeply interested in electronics, which I came to view as the “brain” behind modern technology—something that felt almost magical. To better understand this, I pursued and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

While I value the rigor of traditional engineering training, I have come to see conventional approaches to research as somewhat limited in scope. I am particularly interested in more holistic, interdisciplinary thinking. My goal is to build on my formal education by integrating a broader range of skills, ultimately pursuing a career focused on developing technologies that prioritize human needs over purely financial outcomes.