As an undergraduate I studied the photoacoustic effect in ethylene gas and later worked on a project aimed at isolating a key cyclometallated intermediate believed to exist within a known Co III C-H activation mechanism. I love the outdoors: fishing, camping, hiking, boating, name it. My favorite hobby is discovering new hobbies. As such, I enjoy: guitar, video games, woodworking, writing, martial arts, D&D, and reading. When working or studying, I've found that I accomplish more when I'm being yelled at; hence why some of my favorite bands to listen to are Gojira, Rings of Saturn, Tool, and the like.