memories
A collection of moments, places, and people that shaped my journey.
A living album of moments that matter — field days, milestones, travels, and the quiet scenes in between.
Sunrise at the Wetlands
Nothing beats the golden hour over the wetlands. A quiet morning that reminded me exactly why I got into this field.
Conference Talk — ESA 2024
Presented our chronobiology findings to a packed room at the Ecological Society of America annual meeting in Long Beach.
Lab Retreat 2024
A weekend away with the whole team. Great science, better food, and a lot of laughs by the campfire.
Fieldwork at the Coast
Knee-deep in mud, counting birds, and loving every second of it. The coastal ecosystem in full bloom.
First Field Survey
Early morning trek through the mudflats — our first shorebird count of the season. The stillness before sunrise made it unforgettable.
Graduation Day
A day worth celebrating. Years of hard work, countless late nights, and endless cups of coffee — finally paid off.
Installing Perforated Vertical Drains
On-site installation of perforated vertical drains (PVDs) during ground improvement works. PVDs accelerate consolidation of soft soils by shortening the drainage path — a technique I applied hands-on early in my engineering career.