Q1. Who inspired you to become a scientist? My middle school biology teacher. He made biology and science in general feel alive, exciting, and full of mystery. I think that was the first time I realised science was not just about memorising facts, but about sometimes asking crazy questions and discovering how life works. Q2. […]

Q1. Who inspired you to become a scientist? My 10th grade Biology and my 11th grade Mathematics teachers did inspire me to pursue a career in Science. Initially, I did not really think about being a ‘scientist’, but after my College degree, I found that I did enjoy doing research and this is when I […]

Q1. Who inspired you to become a scientist? No one individual, really. I was always fascinated by things I didn’t understand, so pursuing science felt like a natural progression for me. Q2. What drives your research interest? With a background in electrical engineering, I view science primarily as a vehicle for complex problem-solving. Currently, I […]

Q1. Who inspired you to become a scientist? As a child, I discovered a chemistry programme on TV that I loved watching. I then received a chemistry kit and set up my first “lab” in the shed next to our house. Altogether, these early experiences – and possibly a film about Marie Curie – founded […]

Q1. Who inspired you to become a scientist? My science teachers in middle and high school! I had some really great ones who imbued me with a fascination for the natural world. Q2. What drives your research interest? Surprises, and discordant facts, mostly. When a result doesn’t match expectations, or when two well-established facts seem […]