Intellectual Journey · One Continuous Timeline

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

2015–Present Music
Keyboard / Piano

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.

2016–Present Writing
Poetry

Writing poetry, often in traditional metrical forms, with an interest in language, rhythm, and literary structure.

2020–Present Language
French

Self-taught. Pursuing independent study to develop reading proficiency and broaden access to literature and philosophy.

2024–Present Language
Mandarin Chinese

Formal study. Completed HSK Level 3.

2024–Present Language
Latin

Independent study to better understand classical texts, linguistics, and the foundations of Western intellectual history.

Apr–May 2025 Teaching & Community
Katha Books

Interned with Katha Books, contributing to a publishing initiative focused on children's literature and educational access for underprivileged communities.

2025 Research & Projects
CERN Beamline for Schools

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.

2025–Present Scientific Exploration
Independent study beyond the school curriculum

Regularly studying university-level material through textbooks, lectures, and online courses, including anatomy, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, astronomy, and quantum physics.

Anatomy Cognitive neuroscience Psychology Astronomy Quantum physics
2025–Present Research & Projects
Literature Learning Platform

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.

Sep 2025–Present Music
Electric Guitar

Self-directed learning exploring modern musical expression, especially rock music.

May 2026–Present Teaching & Community
Marici

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.

Jun 2026–Present Programming
Python

Learning Python as a foundation for computational neuroscience, data analysis, and scientific computing.

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