I am a graduate student in industrial engineering and an inventor, mostly for biotechnology devices including scalpel redesigns, modular field assays, and ease-of-use improvements to microbiological research equipment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and hope to meet fellow travelers. I believe that every idea, person, place has something to teach me, if I am cognizant enough to heed it.

Interests

I enjoy brewing beer, camping, repairing machinery, and writing.

• dogs
• writing
• beer
• running
• traveling
• homebrewing
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is Bluegrass.
My favorite movies are Westerns.
My favorite books are scientifically accurate science fiction novels and non-fictions.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived on a glacier in a tent in Alaska training sled dog teams.
I lived in a protected marine park in South Africa rescuing penguins.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm pretty good with a grill and a cast iron, and I enjoy eating healthy foods.
I have tutored everything from Post-Colonialism in Sub-Saharan Africa to Superstring Theory.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a wealth of interesting stories regarding my scientific research and travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Switzerland, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States