As an assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine, in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, I am self-driven, adaptable, and courageous. My research focuses on global sustainability, specifically on resource recovery from anthropogenic waste, water quality and applying life cycle thinking to engineering equity at the food-energy-water nexus. I am passionate about finding innovative solutions to address the challenges we face in creating a sustainable future. Through my work, I aim to make a positive impact by developing new approaches and strategies to promote environmental conservation and equitable resource allocation.