Accomplished research scientist with expertise in advanced fluorescence microscopy instrumentation, technique development, and quantitative image analysis. Significant experience in super-resolution modalities including FPALM, STORM in TIRF, and wide-field illumination imaging of cells and model organisms. Skilled in sample preparation, fluorophore selection and optimization, system alignment, and optical adaptation for novel experiments. Proficient in FLIM techniques such as TCSPC and frequency domain for functional and metabolic imaging. Expert in MATLAB and ImageJ for processing, modeling, and extracting insights from multidimensional datasets. Adept at elucidating disease mechanisms by implementing advanced microscopy to quantify intrinsic fluorophore lifetimes and FRET biosensor dynamics. Recognized for innovative approaches integrating instrumentation, optical methods, and computational analysis to shed new light on biological processes and interactions. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaborations to continue advancing light microscopy and its biological applications.