The Little
Robert Hooke
I didn’t discover science through textbooks — I discovered it by dismantling my grandmother’s electric fan just to understand how wind was made. Later on, my curiosity didn’t stay inside the laboratory; it followed me into apartment hallways, where I convinced neighbors to sort every single aluminum can. To me, science isn’t just about experiments — it’s the way I understand the world and connect with people
How I Became
Little Robert Hooke
I grew up in a house where my passion for science wasn't found in textbooks, but in the electronics I took apart on the floor. While my mother hoped I’d put them back together, my grandmother gave me a nickname: Little Robert Hooke. She explained he was a scientist who broke things to invent new ones. That title shaped me, teaching me that innovation comes from "permitted mistakes"—the freedom to deconstruct something, just so you can build it back better.
The Scrub Brush, the Mop — and a Miniature Rebellion
As a child, I prioritized my "important" science experiments over household chores. One day, instead of scolding me, my mother taught me a lesson with an ant under a glass. She explained she wasn't just asking me to do chores; she was removing the "invisible glass" of my belief that only glorious tasks were useful. That moment, I learned that small, essential roles are what allow entire systems to function. It taught me that to become a scientist, one must first learn to live responsibly.
Why I Started Taking Photos – And Why I Never Stopped
I started photography not for art, but out of a fear of forgetting. The act of trying to capture fleeting moments taught me to observe the world with greater care and patience. This practice unexpectedly translated to the lab, making me a better scientist. I learned that research and photography are fundamentally similar: both are journeys of looking deeper into the world, just one uses a microscope, and the other, a camera lens.
I’m Not Good at Sitting Still
Two principles guide me: I can’t ignore a problem, and I won’t accept something without understanding why. This curiosity has led me from questioning trash sorting protocols to teaching my community how to do it properly. It's why I don't just follow lab procedures, but seek ways to make them better and more accessible. I believe science must live among people, reshaping habits and behavior. For me, knowledge isn't meant to be kept; like light, it's most beautiful when it's shared.