Ongoing Engagements

PhD Candidate

I am working on writing up my PhD thesis on gut microbiome ecology and evolution. A talk presenting my most recent work is featured below. More details about my research can be found on my research page.

Nucleate Leadership

Nucleate is a trainee-led non-profit organization that facilitates the formation of pioneering biotech companies, fosters a global ecosystem of bio-entrepreneurs and democratizes biotech education. I have been directing strategy and expert sourcing as part of the Nucleate Switzerland leadership team.

Consulting Society

As a senior member and consultant at The Consulting Society, I working with a team of consultants on developing AI/ML use cases for a client in partnership with Oracle. I also lead junior members through semester-long projects. Here is the slide deck from my junior project where I did a deep dive into large-scale measures to reduce GHG emissions from Agriculture.

About Me: I am a scientist with expertise in bioinformatics and microbial ecology, with a keen interest in understanding the complex interactions between bacteria and their environments. My scientific interests are driven by my excitement about cutting-edge approaches like high-throughput genome-resolved metagenomics, long-read sequencing, and strain-level analysis and manipulation to gain unprecedented insights into microbial communities and engineering them. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, where I can benefit from and contribute to diverse perspectives and expertise.

Vision: Looking to the future, I am eager to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical, innovative solutions. While fundamental research is deeply fulfilling and fosters intellectual growth, there is an increasing demand to translate these insights into solutions that can benefit the broader community that funds it. Tackling core challenges, particularly in emerging fields, requires a deep, nuanced understanding of technologies. However, translating insights from fundamental research into actionable solutions demands skills like strategic planning and implementation— often underemphasized in academia. By combining my training in fundamental research with these essential skills, I aim to drive innovation in biotech and healthcare.

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Selected talk featuring my most recent work on the gut microbiome of honeybees: