Life

Beyond Research

I believe that a balanced life fuels creativity and resilience in research. Outside the lab, I enjoy activities that keep me grounded, curious, and connected.

Sports & Wellness

I stay active through running, swimming, and various ball games. Table tennis is my competitive sport of choice — it sharpens both reflexes and strategic thinking. Regular exercise helps me maintain focus during long coding and analysis sessions.

Coffee Enthusiast

From selecting beans to perfecting latte art, I approach coffee-making with the same precision I bring to experiments. There’s something satisfying about optimizing extraction time, grind size, and temperature — it’s chemistry I can drink! (And maybe it can improve my wet lab skill in the future!)

Recently I am trying to make pour over coffee.

History & Culture

I’m fascinated by how ideas and institutions evolve over time. Current interests include:

• Medieval Western Europe — understanding the foundations of western world! Challenging but interesting for me.
• Chinese history — 5,000 years of continuity and change, from dynastic cycles to modern transformation in China. Love it!

Studying history gives me perspective on how knowledge accumulates and paradigms shift — lessons that apply to scientific inquiry.

Gaming & Technology

While I played video games extensively in the past, I now find myself more interested in the design philosophy and technical innovation behind great games. As a longtime Nintendo fan, I appreciate their commitment to creativity and polished user experiences!