a journey of inquiry
Chasing Answers to the Questions That Matter
My world is built on questions. I believe that science is not just a subject, but an act of profound observation—a way of seeing the unseen and giving voice to the data. My research is a reflection of this journey, an exploration into the environment we shape and the health we must protect.
Beyond the Data: My Part in the Quest for Safe Drinking Water
June - August 2024
In the quest for safe drinking water, my role was to build a bridge between raw data and team insight. I synthesized existing research on arsenic contamination in Vietnam to ground our team's approach. My key contribution was transforming complex experimental data into clear, insightful visualizations that drove our discussions. I learned that meticulous preparation and clear communication are the bedrock of discovery.
Unseen Risks: Asking Hard Questions About the Air Our Children Breathe
March - September 2025
As co-author, my work was driven by a single question: Are the children in our city's kindergartens breathing safe air? I translated this question into action by collecting 32 dust samples and performing the complex GC/MS analysis to quantify 16 specific PAHs. The data I analyzed (published in Green Processing and Synthesis, Q2) told a sobering story: in some scenarios, the cancer risk surpassed safe thresholds, turning rigorous lab work into a call for awareness.
The Hidden Stories Within Our Plants: A Summer of Discovery
June - August 2025
I spent the summer learning to read the hidden stories in local plants. My curiosity led me to master the lab's core analytical tools—I was responsible for preparing, calibrating, and operating the UV-Vis, HPLC, and centrifuge. My work processing 100+ data points from plant extracts culminated in a contribution to a faculty-level study on their antioxidant properties. This internship was a hands-on lesson in precision and the art of revealing nature's chemistry.
