Gaining a love of the natural world through the lens of geology, I developed a passion for sharing its knowledge.

Along my life’s journey (perhaps in the pursuit of Ikigai) I’ve sought to find the subtle connections between all facets that create the world around us. Through my academic journey I’ve learned that all life, from the simplest to the most complex thrives when it works in unison, as an interconnected community. It is only in this collaboration, and a diverse one at that, in which we flourish.

This site acts as a culmination of my life’s work so far and an embodiment of my mission. My blog If these rocks could talk is an attempt to generate a fresh take on science within society and how we perceive and conduct ourselves as individuals within a collective for a contented, prosperous, and sustainable future. After all, we are in a unique place in time and space. Here you’ll find only ideas to contemplate and conversations to spark. Stay awhile, or simply pass through – all are welcome.