I am a senior research scientist with over a decade of experience working in academic, government, and industrial research settings. My work is characterized by its multidisciplinary nature and collaborative approach. I thus possess technical proficiency in a variety of areas, including microbiology, synthetic biology, environmental sciences, biomanufacturing, and bioinformatics. Presently, I lead a team of researchers focused on the development of microbial biomaterials. Our goal is to advance environmental biotechnology for sustainable infrastructure applications.In my current role, I oversee and participate in the management and execution of research projects. This involves leading interdisciplinary teams of scientists, promoting collaboration with many stakeholders across different functional areas, and driving the progress of projects towards set objectives in a timely fashion. As an active researcher, I regularly contribute to the dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, patents, and presentations at scientific conferences. Beyond my research, I am also committed to science advocacy and fostering scientific community development.