• Decision Moment

My decision momen was when I chose to return from the private or public sector to the university. I have found that the development and learning opportunities offered by research are incredibly motivating.

• Clarity Moment

The realization that my skills and knowledge are unique enough to benefit others.

• Doubt Moment

I started my research group with various doubts stemming from low self-confidence. Can I handle it? Will I find funding? Therefore, I wish to encourage young researchers to take their topics out of the drawer, present their ideas, and collaborate.

• Clarity Moment

A definite clarity moment was the first positive response to a grant application. It gave me confidence that my ideas resonate and that my work is significant.

• Frustration Moment

Overload from administrative tasks often leads to frustration.

• Rediscovery Moment

Colleagues and collaborators are my rediscovery triggers. When it feels like I'm going in circles with my ideas, attending a conference with people of different skills and knowledge can lead to wonderful outcomes.

• Battle Moment

Standing up for one's beliefs is crucial. There have been situations where I had to put my foot down and say, "I am indeed worthy of being here!" Equally important is cultivating such confidence within oneself.

• Sigh Moment

The sigh moment is when a hypothesis turns out to be wrong, and one has to rethink their research.

• Joy Moment

In science, results take a long time. Sometimes it takes years of work to publish a good article. Therefore, we find joy in all positive results. I celebrate every student's thesis, positive funding decisions, accepted research articles, and any small recognition that my students or collaborators receive. And all these achievements must then be celebrated.