About Ruoqian

Balancing Research and Well-being

While producing high-quality research is my top priority, I believe a meaningful research life goes beyond publications. I care deeply about maintaining both mental and physical health throughout this journey.

Athletics Background

Before starting research as an undergraduate assistant, I was a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team at Fujian Normal University (FJNU), competing in the CUABL (Division II) — the Chinese University Association Basketball League. After 10 years of daily training, I made the difficult but necessary decision in my sophomore year to step away from the team and focus fully on academic research.

Discipline and Fitness

The habits I built as an athlete still shape my life today. I keep a consistent routine, avoid unhealthy habits, and eat healthily. I aim to stay energized, creative, and efficient each day. Daily workouts help me manage stress, especially during intense research periods and heavy coursework. My current personal bests are a 235-pound bench press(two plates for 45) and a 285-pound squat(three plates for 45).

Coffee

I also enjoy brewing coffee—whether hand-pour/mochapot or espresso—and experimenting with different beans and extraction methods.