I am a passionate researcher dedicated to exploring extreme environments, with a particular focus on pressure differences encountered underwater, in mountainous regions, within the Earth's atmosphere, and in outer space. My fascination with these environments was sparked at the age of 14 during my SCUBA diving experiences and further developed through extensive hiking, including traversing the 780 km long Way of St. James by the age of 18.

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Water fascinates me, with its crucial role for survival and simultaneous potential threat to life. My journey began with the development of resilient solutions to address flooding in Tokyo, Japan, originating from rising sea levels and intensifying storm surges driven by climate change. Subsequently, my doctoral research focused on the innovation of Nature-Inspired, Multifunctional Surfaces (NIMFS) aimed at sustaining life in remote and extreme environments on Earth and in space. These novel surfaces facilitate water absorption and transportation, enhancing water recycling capabilities crucial for human survival, health and performance. Fabricated by a state-of-the art 3D microprinting technology, the NIMFS were assessed in laboratory and simulated microgravity experiments during parabolic flights and aboard the International Space Station.

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I was able to present this research in over 45 presentations worldwide, exhibited in London, Paris, Venice, and New York, and received 17 national and international honours and awards, including Fellowships with the Explorers Club and World Extreme Medicine.

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Diving has remained an integral part of my life, and the feeling of neutral buoyancy makes me feel free and alive. I am certified as a scientific and rescue diver with 70 dives and qualifications in nitrox, deep, and dry suit certifications, and cannot wait to advance in this domain. My diving experiences encompass various environments, including nine distinct water formations, both salt and freshwater, and ranging from shallow shore dives to depths at 38 m. I have dived in challenging conditions such as low visibility, cold temperatures (2°C), and in caverns, dived with varying oxygen saturations (32%, 34%, rebreather), and dived with marine life including manta rays and sharks. As part of my scientific diver training, I also had the privilege of diving into Aquarius Reef Base, the world's only underwater laboratory.