:root {
  /* Pastel Rainbow Palette */
  --pastel-cream: #FAEDCB;
  --pastel-mint: #C9E4DE;
  --pastel-blue: #C6DEF1;
  --pastel-lavender: #DBCDF0;
  --pastel-pink: #F2C6DE;
  --pastel-peach: #F7D9C4;
  --pastel-lemon: #FFF9E5;

  --about-accent: var(--pastel-pink);
  --research-accent: var(--pastel-lavender);
  --recognitions-accent: var(--pastel-blue);
  --volunteering-accent: var(--pastel-mint);
  --blog-accent: var(--pastel-cream);
  --general-accent: var(--pastel-peach);

  --text: #2B2B2B;
  --ink: #1F1F1F;
  --muted: #5F6368;
  --muted-strong: #3C4043;
  --bg: #FFFCF7;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --shadow: rgba(142, 110, 80, 0.08);
  --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --accent-deep: #9B5B66;
  --accent-strong: rgba(155, 91, 102, 0.3);
  --accent-soft: rgba(247, 217, 196, 0.56);
  --radius: 24px;
  --radius-sm: 16px;
  --font: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

html, body {
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

button {
  font: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: min(1120px, 92%);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.brand {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-link {
  --nav-accent: var(--general-accent);
  --nav-ink: var(--accent-deep);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-about,
.section-about {
  --nav-accent: var(--about-accent);
  --nav-ink: #B9577A;
  --section-accent: var(--about-accent);
  --section-ink: #B9577A;
  --section-icon: "A";
}

.nav-research,
.section-research {
  --nav-accent: var(--research-accent);
  --nav-ink: #7D5B9D;
  --section-accent: var(--research-accent);
  --section-ink: #7D5B9D;
  --section-icon: "R";
}

.nav-recognitions,
.section-recognitions {
  --nav-accent: var(--recognitions-accent);
  --nav-ink: #2C7FAB;
  --section-accent: var(--recognitions-accent);
  --section-ink: #2C7FAB;
  --section-icon: "*";
}

.nav-volunteering,
.section-volunteering {
  --nav-accent: var(--volunteering-accent);
  --nav-ink: #2A8C75;
  --section-accent: var(--volunteering-accent);
  --section-ink: #2A8C75;
  --section-icon: "V";
}

.nav-blog,
.section-blog {
  --nav-accent: var(--blog-accent);
  --nav-ink: #A97708;
  --section-accent: var(--blog-accent);
  --section-ink: #A97708;
  --section-icon: "B";
}

.nav-icon-badge {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 74%, white);
  color: var(--nav-ink);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58), 0 8px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 42%, transparent);
}

.nav-icon-badge svg,
.card-badge svg {
  width: 1.18rem;
  height: 1.18rem;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Award / category icons use the same accent system as nav and explore cards */
.award-card-icon,
.award-category-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--section-ink, var(--accent-deep));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent, var(--general-accent)) 74%, white);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.58), 0 8px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent, var(--general-accent)) 42%, transparent);
}

.award-card-icon i,
.award-category-icon i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: currentColor;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 36%, white);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 68%, white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 40%, transparent);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  bottom: -0.28rem;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--nav-accent);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 102, 94, 0.24);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.section-hero {
  background-color: var(--pastel-lemon);
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--border) 1.5px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-hero {
  background-color: transparent;
  background-image: url("assets/blog/blog_back.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  min-height: 420px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-hero .hero-text {
  margin-top: -1rem;
}

.book-selector-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.book-selector-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1rem;
  min-height: 120px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: start stretch;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.book-selector-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn.small {
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.explore-section {
  background-color: var(--pastel-peach);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: -2rem;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--accent-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 0.96;
  margin: 0;
}

.highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-deep);
}

.lead {
  margin: 1.2rem 0 0;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 34rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-art {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: white;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-actions .btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px var(--shadow);
}

.hero-actions .btn .nav-icon-badge {
  width: 1.6rem;
  height: 1.6rem;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hover state for hero buttons: show section colour */
.hero-actions .btn:hover {
  color: var(--text);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 36%, white);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 68%, white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 40%, transparent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Active / clicked state for hero buttons (persisted via JS) */
.hero-actions .btn:active,
.hero-actions .btn.active {
  color: var(--text);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 36%, white);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 68%, white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 40%, transparent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero-actions .btn:focus {
  outline: 3px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-accent) 22%, white);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.profile-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.profile-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: white;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.profile-icon i {
  display: inline-block;
}

.profile-icon:hover,
.profile-icon:focus-visible {
  background: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 28px rgba(149, 120, 138, 0.12);
}

.profile-icon:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--general-accent) 30%, white);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.profile-icon.google {
  background: rgba(198, 222, 241, 0.68);
  color: #1f4d7a;
  border-color: rgba(31, 77, 122, 0.2);
}

.profile-icon.researchgate {
  background: rgba(201, 228, 222, 0.68);
  color: #1b5a42;
  border-color: rgba(27, 90, 66, 0.2);
}

.profile-icon.orcid {
  background: rgba(208, 239, 214, 0.68);
  color: #276a3c;
  border-color: rgba(39, 106, 60, 0.2);
}

.profile-icon.linkedin {
  background: rgba(198, 222, 241, 0.68);
  color: #0a66c2;
  border-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .profile-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(38, 55, 71, 0.15);
}

.btn.primary {
  background: var(--general-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.pill-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
}

.pill-list li {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.hero-art {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 420px;
}

.profile-frame {
  width: min(260px, 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 102, 94, 0.12);
  margin-top: -1.6rem;
  transform: translateY(-1.2rem);
}

.profile-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-art .download-cv-btn {
  margin-top: 0;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.download-cv-btn .btn-icon {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--ink);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .profile-frame { width: min(220px, 100%); transform: translateY(-0.9rem); margin-top: -0.9rem; }
  .hero-art .download-cv-btn { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}


.hero-accent {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.accent-circle {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  right: -4%;
  top: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 222, 241, 0.4), transparent 58%);
}

.accent-blob {
  width: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  bottom: -12%;
  left: 8%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(242, 198, 222, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
}

.section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-header {
  --section-accent: var(--general-accent);
  --section-ink: var(--accent-deep);
  --section-icon: "•";
  position: relative;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-research .section-header,
.section-recognitions .section-header,
.section-volunteering .section-header,
.section-blog .section-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  column-gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.section-about .section-header {
  display: block;
}

.section-about .section-header::before {
  display: none;
}

.about-sub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.education-block.card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.pathway-container {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .about-sub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.experience-cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.exp-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--shadow);
}

.exp-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.label-research { background: var(--pastel-lavender); color: #7D5B9D; }
.label-teaching { background: var(--pastel-mint); color: #2A8C75; }
.label-industry { background: var(--pastel-blue); color: #2C7FAB; }

.label-mint { background: var(--pastel-mint); color: #2A8C75; }
.label-lavender { background: var(--pastel-lavender); color: #7D5B9D; }
.label-peach { background: var(--pastel-peach); color: #A26B4A; }
.label-cream { background: var(--pastel-cream); color: #A97708; }

.exp-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.exp-card h4 { margin: 0 0 0.15rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); }
.exp-org { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted-strong); }
.exp-desc { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }

.section-about .section-header::before,
.section-research .section-header::before,
.section-recognitions .section-header::before,
.section-volunteering .section-header::before,
.section-blog .section-header::before {
  content: var(--section-icon);
  grid-row: 1 / span 3;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 76%, white);
  color: var(--section-ink);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65), 0 14px 26px color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 38%, transparent);
}

.explore-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.explore-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.explore-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-8px); 
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 36%, white);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 68%, white);
}

.explore-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: none;
}

.explore-card h3 {
  padding: 0 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.explore-card p {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.card-badge {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--section-ink, var(--accent-deep));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 74%, white);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.58), 0 8px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 42%, transparent);
}

.accent-about { --section-accent: var(--about-accent); --section-ink: #B9577A; }
.accent-research { --section-accent: var(--research-accent); --section-ink: #7D5B9D; }
.accent-recognitions { --section-accent: var(--recognitions-accent); --section-ink: #2C7FAB; }
.accent-volunteering { --section-accent: var(--volunteering-accent); --section-ink: #2A8C75; }
.accent-blog { --section-accent: var(--blog-accent); --section-ink: #A97708; }

/* Awards page category accents */
.award-category-card.accent-gold { --section-accent: var(--pastel-cream); --section-ink: #A97708; }
.award-category-card.accent-purple { --section-accent: var(--pastel-lavender); --section-ink: #7D5B9D; }
.award-category-card.accent-green { --section-accent: var(--pastel-mint); --section-ink: #2A8C75; }
.award-category-card.accent-blue { --section-accent: var(--pastel-blue); --section-ink: #2C7FAB; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
}

.section-description {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 34rem;
}

.about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), #fffcf7);
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(142, 102, 94, 0.12);
  padding: 0 2rem 3rem;
}

/* Section backgrounds with their respective accent colors */
.section-about {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 60%, white);
}

.section-research {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 60%, white);
}

.section-recognitions {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 60%, white);
}

.section-volunteering {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 60%, white);
}

.section-blog {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 60%, white);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-copy p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
}

.about-cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--shadow);
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-about h2,
.section-research h2,
.section-recognitions h2,
.section-volunteering h2,
.section-blog h2 {
  width: fit-content;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 68%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 82%, white) 68%);
}

.section-about .section-description,
.section-research .section-description,
.section-recognitions .section-description,
.section-volunteering .section-description,
.section-blog .section-description {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--section-accent);
  padding-left: 0.9rem;
}

.card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.card p,
.card ul {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
}

.card ul {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.card li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.research-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.research-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.research-card .tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent-deep);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn.more {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-color: var(--accent-strong);
  color: var(--text);
}

.alt-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0 0;
}

.alt-year {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.alt-year-badge {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-deep);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.alt-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--border);
}

.alt-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.alt-item .alt-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
}

.alt-item.left .alt-card {
  grid-column: 1;
}

.alt-item.left .alt-dot {
  grid-column: 2;
  justify-self: center;
}

.alt-item.right .alt-card {
  grid-column: 2;
}

.alt-item.right .alt-dot {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: center;
}

.alt-dot {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 35px var(--shadow);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.alt-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px var(--shadow);
}

.alt-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.alt-org {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.alt-desc {
  margin: 0.8rem 0 0;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.blog-grid article {
  min-height: 240px;
}

.blog-grid .tag {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
}

.section-foot {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.site-footer {
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.site-footer small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.will-animate,
.will-animate-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.page-loaded .will-animate {
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease-out both;
}

.page-loaded .will-animate-stagger > * {
  animation: fadeUp 0.55s ease-out both;
}

.page-loaded .will-animate-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.page-loaded .will-animate-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.page-loaded .will-animate-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.page-loaded .will-animate-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-grid,
  .research-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .explore-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .site-header .nav.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  }
  .site-header .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .site-header .nav-link.active::after {
    left: auto;
    right: 0.75rem;
    top: 50%;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 4px;
    height: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
  .section-about .section-header,
  .section-research .section-header,
  .section-recognitions .section-header,
  .section-volunteering .section-header,
  .section-blog .section-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .section-about .section-header::before,
  .section-research .section-header::before,
  .section-recognitions .section-header::before,
  .section-volunteering .section-header::before,
  .section-blog .section-header::before {
    grid-row: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .hero-art {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .accent-circle,
  .accent-blob {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Storyboard-style About layout */
.about-grid--story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 360px) 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.identity-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.9rem;
}
.identity-card h3 { margin: 0 0 0.25rem; }
.identity-card .role { margin: 0 0 0.35rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.identity-card .meta { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; color: var(--muted-strong); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mini-quote { font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.5rem; text-align: center; max-width: 320px; }
.about-profile img { border-radius: 18px; width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/5; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px var(--shadow); }
.about-right .about-title { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.about-lead { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--muted-strong); }
.identity-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--pastel-mint) 72%, white), color-mix(in srgb, var(--pastel-peach) 24%, white));
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(121, 96, 104, 0.08);
}
.identity-card .card-botanical {
  position: absolute;
  right: -12px;
  top: -6px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.identity-card h3 { margin: 0.35rem 0 0.15rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.identity-card .role { margin: 0 0 0.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.identity-card .meta { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; color: var(--muted-strong); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.badges { display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-strong); font-weight: 700; }
.badge-honours { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(155,91,102,0.06); }
.badge-msc { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31,77,122,0.06); }
.focus h4 { margin: 0 0 0.45rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted-strong); }
.focus-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 0.35rem; }
.focus-list li { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted-strong); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: inline-block; }
.skills-capsules .capsules { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.timeline { margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem; }
.timeline h4 { margin: 0 0 0.65rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.timeline-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.timeline-item .date { min-width: 92px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.tl-body { color: var(--muted-strong); }
.skills-capsules .capsules { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.pill { background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-strong); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid--story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-left { align-items: center; }
  .identity-card { text-align: center; }
  .mini-quote { text-align: center; }
}

.mini-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.mini-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 0.9rem; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px var(--shadow); }
.mini-card h5 { margin: 0 0 0.35rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.mini-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted-strong); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.side-title { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--accent-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.research-lens { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; color: var(--muted-strong); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .mini-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

.research-focus-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.focus-tag {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Scholarly Outputs Gallery */
.scholarly-outputs {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.scholarly-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.scholarly-header h3 {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: none !important;
}

.scholarly-header h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--pastel-pink);
}

.publication-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .publication-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .publication-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.publication-card {
  --card-accent: var(--pastel-pink);
  position: relative;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.publication-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.publication-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--card-accent);
}

.predictgl-output { --card-accent: #F2C6DE; }
.rice-output { --card-accent: #FAEDCB; }
.mlp-output { --card-accent: #C9E4DE; }
.dataset-card { --card-accent: #C6DEF1; }

.publication-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.publication-type {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 40%, white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #1F1F1F;
}

.publication-year {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.publication-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent !important;
}

.publication-authors {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.publication-venue {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 15%, transparent);
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--muted-strong);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.publication-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-accent);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.publication-action:hover {
  background: var(--card-accent);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .publication-card { padding: 1.25rem; padding-top: 1.75rem; border-radius: 20px; }
}
}