Biology begins with curiosity about the living world.
My interest in biology has grown through exploring how living systems function—from cells and genes to the complex interactions that sustain life. As I explored these systems more deeply, I became increasingly interested not only in understanding how they work, but also in how biological principles can be applied to solve real-world problems.
Through coursework, independent exploration, research, and hands-on experiences, I have learned to approach biological questions with curiosity, evidence, and a problem-solving mindset.
This portfolio documents the questions I have explored, the experiences that have shaped my interests, and my growing interest in the intersection of biology and engineering.
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Research & Investigation
Health & Community
Science Communication
Where Biology Meets Engineering
I am drawn to the possibilities that emerge when biological knowledge is combined with engineering thinking. From understanding living systems to designing practical solutions, I am interested in exploring how science and technology can work together to address challenges in health, sustainability, and everyday life.
Understanding Life
Every biological system is shaped by intricate interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. Examining how cells communicate, genes regulate function, and organisms respond to their environments provides the scientific foundation for understanding not only how life works, but also where meaningful intervention may be possible.
Engineering Solutions
Biological knowledge becomes especially powerful when paired with engineering principles. Translating scientific understanding into models, technologies, and functional solutions requires analytical thinking, experimentation, and iterative problem-solving—an approach that transforms observation into purposeful design.
Creating Impact
The convergence of biology and engineering has the potential to reshape how society approaches some of its most pressing challenges. Advances in biotechnology can contribute to better health, more sustainable systems, and new ways of working with living processes, turning scientific discovery into meaningful real-world impact.
What I Want to Explore
Biology. Engineering. Possibility.
Biological engineering brings together the complexity of living systems and the precision of engineering. These six areas represent the questions and possibilities that continue to shape my academic curiosity—from understanding life at its smallest scales to imagining technologies that can improve human health and build a more sustainable future.
FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE
Cellular & Molecular Systems
Understanding how cells communicate, adapt, and regulate their functions provides a foundation for exploring how biological systems can be studied, modeled, and ultimately engineered.
ENGINEERING WITH BIOLOGY
Synthetic Biology
The ability to redesign biological processes opens new ways of thinking about living systems—not only as subjects to understand, but as platforms that may be engineered for useful and purposeful functions.
HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY
Biomedical Innovation
Combining biological insight with engineering design creates opportunities to develop new approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and human health, connecting scientific discovery with tangible applications.
DATA & DISCOVERY
Computational Biology
Complex biological systems generate equally complex information. Computational approaches make it possible to identify patterns within biological data, build models, and investigate questions that extend beyond traditional experimentation.
DESIGNING WITH NATURE
Biomaterials
Nature offers sophisticated structures and materials shaped by millions of years of evolution. Studying these systems can inspire new materials designed to interact with the human body, technology, and the environment.
ENGINEERING FOR THE FUTURE
Sustainable Biotechnology
Biological engineering can extend beyond medicine to address broader environmental challenges. Harnessing biological processes may offer new approaches to sustainable production, resource use, and technologies designed with the planet in mind.