Initially trained formally, now continuing through independent study. Can read standard sheet music and has a particular interest in Western classical music, especially the works of Dmitri Shostakovich.
From Childhood Onward
Languages, music, writing, science, programming, teaching, and research — every thread of an evolving intellectual life, kept on a single archival timeline.
Latest A new exploratory draft is now in the archive: Model for Harm Detection
Writing poetry, often in traditional metrical forms, with an interest in language, rhythm, and literary structure.
Self-taught. Pursuing independent study to develop reading proficiency and broaden access to literature and philosophy.
Formal study. Completed HSK Level 3.
Independent study to better understand classical texts, linguistics, and the foundations of Western intellectual history.
Interned with Katha Books, contributing to a publishing initiative focused on children's literature and educational access for underprivileged communities.
Worked with a multidisciplinary team to submit an experimental proposal to CERN's Beamline for Schools competition, investigating the measurement of substance densities using particle accelerator facilities.
Regularly studying university-level material through textbooks, lectures, and online courses, including anatomy, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, astronomy, and quantum physics.
Designing an educational application that applies findings from neuroscience and cognitive psychology to improve reading engagement, sustained attention, and long-term memory through evidence-based learning strategies.
Self-directed learning exploring modern musical expression, especially rock music.
Teaching a structured 22-session music theory curriculum to children undergoing rehabilitation after experiences of trafficking, integrating music education with a trauma-informed learning environment.
Learning Python as a foundation for computational neuroscience, data analysis, and scientific computing.