GRAVITY'S QUIRKS

My art company was born from a youthful aspiration to establish my own architecture practice, a dream reflected in its name, Gravity's Quirks. This title encapsulates the myriad scientific phenomena that define our world. Although my professional journey has shifted from architecture to the realm of science, the essence of this concept remains deeply rooted in my STEAM initiatives. It is under this banner that I continue to curate all my creative endeavors. The centerpiece of my artistic expression is a striking composition crafted from melted crayons, which, instead of succumbing to gravitational pull and cascading to the canvas's base, appear to melt sideways—a captivating illustration of one of gravity's delightful quirks.

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While my primary career lies in the sciences, art continues to be one of my most cherished hobbies. I recently completed my Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the Kumar Lab at UC Berkeley, following my Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, where I conducted research in the Schneider Lab. I find profound connections between my artistic pursuits and my professional endeavors. My creativity fuels the design of experiments essential to my research, while the insights garnered from my scientific work continuously inspire my artistic expression. Specializing in biomaterials, I aspire to lead my own lab focused on tissue engineering. Here, my ingenuity is paramount as I devise innovative material designs to address various challenges, alongside employing laser cutting and 3D printing techniques to facilitate my experiments. 

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In addition to my scientific and artistic pursuits, I enjoy an array of hobbies, including playing percussion and hiking. During my Ph.D., I served as an instructor for BASIS (Bay Area Scientists Inspiring Students), where I engaged young learners by teaching them about the phases of matter and density through enjoyable, hands-on experiments. My goal is to continue inspiring others and championing STEAM initiatives, fostering a passion for both science and the arts.