I'm happy as long as I can spend time outside, and even happier if I'm outside with company!

Work:
I'm wrapping up my PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, which means that I spend my days in a lab working on understanding and improving dynamic windows and solar cells. I'm trying to bring a new dynamic glass (think turning down your window's brightness) into the real world to save energy and make the world a little greener.

Free time:
I spend most of my weekends in the mountains. The Sierra Nevada has taught me an appreciation for climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking beyond what I could have imagined, and I'm constantly seeking to expand my horizons to new places. When I'm not off adventuring, I love to read, I dabble in cooking, and I'm just picking up the ability to make interesting cocktails.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, traveling has been as much (or more) about the people I meet than the places I go. I appreciate people with passion, especially if it's a passion I know little about!

Interests

Mountain biking, road biking, skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, SCUBA, snorkeling, camping, hiking, cooking, reading, running, tennis, golf, sailing, basketball... I can go on, but suffice to that if it's active and outdoors, I probably enjoy doing it.

• books
• cooking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• sailing
• skiing
• basketball
• rock climbing
• tennis
• golf

Teach, Learn, Share

Smile often, and with reason

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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