Dr. Chen!

I completed my doctorate!

After 4.5 years it finally happened, I successfully defended my PhD! On the 15th of May, I gave a 30 minute talk about my research, followed by a one-hour defense. The day continued with a party with lots of food, drinks, and a home-made lekking game, and ended with drinks in town with my friends/colleagues and family. Thank you to everybody who contributed to my PhD in one way or the other - it was a memorable day while at the same time, I am glad this milestone is now behind me!

I will continue working in the Hoffman lab until the end of 2027, continuing the black grouse project and teaching. Check out my homepage to discover my current research projects! To read my PhD dissertation, check out the digital copy.