I hold a PhD in biochemistry with a focus on enzyme engineering and natural product biosynthesis, and conducted postdoctoral research at MIT. My scientific career has spanned academic research, biotech industry roles, and science communication — giving me the ability to explain complex concepts at whatever level a student needs, from foundational principles to graduate-level nuance.
I've mentored undergraduate and graduate students throughout my research career, and more recently have...
I hold a PhD in biochemistry with a focus on enzyme engineering and natural product biosynthesis, and conducted postdoctoral research at MIT. My scientific career has spanned academic research, biotech industry roles, and science communication — giving me the ability to explain complex concepts at whatever level a student needs, from foundational principles to graduate-level nuance.
I've mentored undergraduate and graduate students throughout my research career, and more recently have pursued formal teaching experience at the high school level. My approach centers on building genuine understanding rather than memorization — I want students to see how the concepts connect, not just pass the next exam. I'm comfortable working through problem sets, lab report writing, experimental design, and exam preparation.
My industry experience at biotechnology companies gives my teaching a practical dimension that textbooks often lack. When we discuss metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, or microbial systems, I can draw on real examples from fermentation, strain development, and product commercialization. That context tends to make abstract material land differently — and stick.
I am available for undergraduate and graduate students in biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology, as well as high school students in AP Biology and AP Chemistry. I work online and am comfortable adapting my pace and style to each student's needs.
