Beyond Research

Research keeps me busy, but life outside the lab keeps me grounded. This page is a small window into that side of my life.

Activities

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Tennis

Tennis has been one of my favorite sports in recent years. I enjoy both singles and doubles (at 3.0 — 3.5 level).

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Table Tennis

I grew up playing table tennis, and have been spending more time on tennis in recent years.

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Photography & Hiking

I developed a passion for nature and wildlife photography after my PhD graduation — capturing fleeting moments in the wild that tell a story without words. Scroll down to see some recent shots.

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Jogging

Jogging has been my lifelong hobby. I enjoy running either on the track or in the neighborhood. PB: 400m, 1'01''; 2000m, 7'41''.

Photo Gallery

Allen's Hummingbird

Allen's Hummingbird ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/1250 ISO 100

American Avocet

American Avocet ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/1600 ISO 1250

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/4000 ISO 1000

Baby Hummingbird

Baby Hummingbird ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2500 ISO 800

Baby Mallard

Baby Mallard ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
529mm f/6.3 1/1250 ISO 500

Black-necked Stilt

Black-necked Stilt ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2000 ISO 320

Bushtit

Bushtit ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/640 ISO 6400

California Blue Bird

California Blue Bird ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/1250 ISO 1600

California Brown Pelican

California Brown Pelican ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/4000 ISO 500

California Condor

California Condor ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
576mm f/6.3 1/1000 ISO 200

California Quail

California Quail ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/640 ISO 1250

Common Raven

Common Raven ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
467mm f/6.3 1/4000 ISO 3200

Female Mallard

Female Mallard ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/800 ISO 6400

Female Vermilion Flycatcher

Female Vermilion Flycatcher ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2500 ISO 800

Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/200 ISO 2500

Grey Heron

Grey Heron ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
273mm f/5.6 1/4000 ISO 400

Indian Peafowl

Indian Peafowl ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
200mm f/5.6 1/200 ISO 320

Island Fox

Island Fox ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 800

Juvenile California Gull

Juvenile California Gull ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
284mm f/5.6 1/4000 ISO 500

Killdeer

Killdeer ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2000 ISO 800

Little Blue Heron

Little Blue Heron ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
582mm f/6.3 1/2000 ISO 400

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-Shouldered Hawk ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
576mm f/6.3 1/2500 ISO 1000

Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2000 ISO 400

Reddish Egret

Reddish Egret ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/3200 ISO 640

Royal Tern Rival

Royal Tern Rival ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2000 ISO 320

Royal Tern

Royal Tern ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/4000 ISO 1000

Snowy Egret

Snowy Egret ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2000 ISO 160

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2500 ISO 640

Vermilion Flycatcher Nest

Vermilion Flycatcher Nest ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/2500 ISO 800

Vermilion Flycatcher

Vermilion Flycatcher ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/1600 ISO 640

White-faced Ibis

White-faced Ibis ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
600mm f/6.3 1/1600 ISO 1600

Willet

Willet ILCE-7CM2
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
441mm f/6.3 1/4000 ISO 640