Quiet Sunday 🌱 Completed the IOP Peer Review Excellence certification. Because peer review is a responsibility worth training for. And last week, I was grateful to be nominated as an Emerging Leader 2025 by the IOP Nanotechnology editorial board, @ioppublishing.bsky.social Small things that matter.

Marked my first @rsc.org mentoring session. It was truly rewarding to exchange ideas and share my experiences to help make someone’s journey a little smoother, while also learning from their perspective. Looking forward to this exciting two-way learning journey. #RSCMentoring #Mentorshipmatters

Asking to share a copy of your grant proposal is a big ask; but not a problem. The issue is reaching out with no subject line, no context, and barely an effort to reconnect, especially if they already know you. Thoughtful, respectful communication can go a long way. #Academia

Last week I had the pleasure to be invited to speak at a special session on EU research projects at #ICTIS2025 in sunny Granada 🇪🇸. I shared insights on how to electrify and decarbonize chemical industries & transportation fuels. Thankful for the warm welcome and this lovely local gift. 🫒

Proudly sharing that our @nanoesc.bsky.social @icn2.bsky.social is now Green Lab certified by My Green Lab! 💚. We’re cutting our footprint from compiling orders to choosing vendors with sustainable practices and many more. Sustainable chemistry,done sustainably.

Barcelona in blue 💙

Was casually talking to someone today. I was saying that I like to stay informed — not just my research field or events or things to do in Barcelona, but I am keen about understanding the society, traditions, language, politics, history and such of the place where I live. 🧵

No pills and pain, No war with your own body, And sleep that comes like a kind friend, not a negotiation. If you have these, you’re richer than you think. Some of us are silently learning that the hard way. #random_musings

Have had visited Auschwitz last Sunday. What haunted me most was how many stayed silent when the holocaust happened. This latest Chemistry World piece by @philipcball.bsky.social shows how science was complicit during Nazi power. Repeating that silence will show we’ve learned nothing from history.

In labs filled with experiments and data, I wonder if anyone cares the quiet ones? The ones who stay late, not for praise, but for purpose.The ones with no silver tales but only the silence of perseverance. In science, we chase brilliance; but without compassion, all we build is distance. #musings

Check out the new MSCA supervision guidelines! It's been revised to reflect real feedback & best practices to strengthen support, inclusion & supervision quality for MSCA researchers. Quality supervision shouldn't be a matter of luck! 🔗 marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/about-msca/m...

Day1 at #MCAAConf2025 left me hopeful & reflective. CoARA's push to recognize contributions beyond metrics in research assessment is long overdue. As an ECR, chasing shifting expectations is weary. What's recognized today may change tomorrow. However, it's much better than a dysfunctional system.

Snippets of Day 2 #MCAAConf2025 satellite sessions at Krakow 🇵🇱 . Lots of insightful discussions on mentorship, accountability & research careers. Right mentorship does matter, whistleblowing is vital but need to play by the rules🤙🏼& MCSA fellows need continued career support! Great networking too!

I had great respect for the Max Planck Institutes, but the DW reports and YT video expose otherwise. A dark reality of power imbalances humiliating young researchers. Yelling and sexism are usuals, and complaints go ignored. Prestige should not be traded against abuse. www.dw.com/en/abuse-eli...

Fostering science means talented women leading, innovating, and supporting it at every level, as a team. Glad to be in this #IWD feature by ICN2, highlighting the many roles women play in shaping research and beyond. Visibility matters, but so does action. Let’s keep pushing for it. #WomenInScience

Scientists are protesting vs Musk govt's research fund cuts, attack on STEM diversity & setting aside evidence-based policy. The irony? The outrage trended on Musk’s own X. The paradox? Those posts make him richer. Algorithms don’t care, but scientists do, because science matters. #StandUpForScience

Slava Ukraini!✊🏾 Demilitarize. Decolonize. Decarbonize.

A timely read for anyone who wants to make sense of current and past world affairs. The book focuses on how mountains, rivers and climate are connected to power dynamics of nations, and why the power centers such as the US, Russia, China, EU etc. act the way they do! A book written by a journalist.

Incredible news! Having spent 2.5 years as postdoc @uwaterloo.ca, I can definitely vouch for the excellence in research, innovation, learning environment and focus on skill development that it fosters. Glad to see it recognized now globally!♥️ #UWaterlooProud

On #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, I reflect on how science education shaped my path—an opportunity still denied to many. From Afghanistan to regions where educating women is taboo, girls fight for a right that should never be questioned. I choose to stand with them.

This piece truly resonated with me. Strong mentorship isn’t just about guidance; it’s about allyship—believing in your potential and bringing out the best in you. If we want more women in science, we must invest in mentorship at every stage.To those who have mentored🌱 me, both men & women—thank you!

Cooking isn't just a basic life skill, but a form of therapy. The simple joy of preparing a meal from scratch can be incredibly soothing. Be it a comforting homemade dish when you're away from home or a slow weekend cooking, it is a nice way to unwind while taking care of yourself. #chemistwhocooks

Reviewers often receive templated thank you emails, but rarely, one truly makes you feel seen. Reviewing is about giving back—supporting authors and advancing research. Constructive feedback ensures quality and it’s rewarding when effort is appreciated. Gestures like this remind us why we do it :)

After~5 transformative years in Canada's snowy❄️ winters,Tim’s ☕ runs and an amazing research👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 community @uofwaterloo.bsky.social & @ucalgary.bsky.social that shaped me further as a researcher, it’s time to say goodbye. I will start my position as a Marie Curie Fellow at ICN2 Barcelona🇪🇸 from 2025.

Well,not everything needs to be crystal clear at @uofwaterloo.bsky.social #UWaterloo

Welcome to the Dept. of Chemistry, #UWaterloo: Winter Edition. Prerequisite: Frostbite 101. Lab attire includes parkas and thermal gloves. Reactions may take longer due to subzero kinetics. #Winterloo

Today’s postdoc rollercoaster: 3 meetings (including one with company), XRD-ing 2 samples, CV-ing 2 more, solution-processing an intercalated 2D material, writing a riveting (cough cough) monthly report, and placing lab orders. Isn't it 5 PM yet? #PostdocLife #Multitasking #SendHelpAndSnacks

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Creating troll videos using the viral haka dance in New Zealand Parliament seems to be the latest creepy trend. The real issue? Not recognizing its cultural significance and disregarding something deeply important. #Haka #NewZealand #TrollCulture

A prof once said I could be a potential 'diversity hire'—perhaps with good intentions, but I don’t understand why I’m expected to prove so much. Shouldn't the focus be on making people understand why diversity matters beyond accommodation/ checking boxes or why some are so privileged over others?

Just lurking in the #Bluesky universe from Xverse🫢 Expecting a feed with a mix of posts that might inspire, along with dives into things like science, materials, electrochemistry #chemsky (yep, I’m that nerd), academia,current affairs, culture, arts, and memes!