The Discovery
Where curiosity becomes scientific inquiry.
I still remember my first day in the lab: the smell of metal and solvents, the sight of complex instruments that made me both nervous and excited.
When Curiosity Became My Drive
During a physics lesson, I learned about nanomaterials that could destroy cancer cells using light, an idea both so strange and beautiful.
“How can something smaller than dust save a life?” That question led me to my first project: studying the photothermal conversion efficiency of gold nanoparticles.
It was slow, precise work: lasers, endless recalculations, and failures that tested my patience. But each mistake taught me persistence.
When I was selected to present at the ASEAN Physics Conference 2025, it wasn’t just an honor, it was proof that every small effort leaves its own mark.
When Failure Became My Teacher
Not every project succeeded. Machines broke, data disappeared, and my team often disagreed on interpretations.
I once stayed up until 3 a.m. fixing graphs, only to realize I hadn’t saved the file. But those moments taught me the true meaning of doing science, with honesty, endurance, and humility.
Looking Back
Three research papers, a few failures, many sleepless nights have created the most wonderful results. The small victories have made me more confident in myself, to have more strength and confidence on the upcoming academic path.
To me, science isn’t only about understanding the universe, but about understanding myself: To stay patient when things fall apart, to believe when results haven’t come, and to love knowledge, the way we love something greater than ourselves.