🎉 Organizing Lee's Fest and Leaving PI
Image credit: Perimeter InstituteLee’s Fest was a special scientific celebration in honor of Lee Smolin’s milestone birthday and the 25th anniversary of the Perimeter Institute. It brought together many leading voices in quantum gravity, theoretical physics, and cosmology.
I was honored to serve as a co-organizer of this unforgettable event.
✨ Highlights
- Celebration of Lee Smolin’s scientific legacy
- Cutting-edge talks on Loop Quantum Gravity, causal sets, cosmology, and more
- Reunions of long-time collaborators and a vibrant community
- Part of the broader PI@25 events marking the institute’s 25th anniversary
This event not only honored a pioneering figure in theoretical physics but also reflected on two decades of progress in foundational research.
It also marked a personal transition: I officially concluded my time at the Perimeter Institute. My years at PI have been formative, both professionally and personally. It was here that I learned to recognize what truly matters — in science and beyond. The environment at PI helped shape my character and sharpen my sense of direction.
I’m especially thankful to Bianca Dittrich, my mentor during this period, for helping me understand the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining clarity in professional interactions. Her strong work ethic and principled approach to research have had a lasting influence on how I engage with collaboration, make decisions, and grow as an academic.
Thank you to everyone at PI who supported me along the way — for the conversations, the challenges, and the shared pursuit of ideas that matter.
