More about me

Life is not all about numerical simulations and data analysis. In this page, I collect some additional information about me that will help you understand better who I am.

I am a fan of…

(in no particular order)

National Parks

I have the luck to live in a place that offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, so my favorite weekend activities are hiking and cycling. When I have a little bit more time, I love exploring the stunning National Parks and Forests that are in Arizona and in the South West.

GNU Emacs

My digital life revolves around GNU Emacs, tool for pretty much everything (to the point that my computer boots directly into Emacs). Despite its old age, Emacs is a truly remarkable piece of software.

Historia Civilis and A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry

I consider Roman and Greek history extremely interesting, so it should be a surprise that I am a big fan of Historia Civilis. Using animations, this YouTube channel presents classical history in a detailed and accurate way. I also feed this interest with the in-depth essays in A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry.

Hello Internet

Hello Internet is a podcast that defines itself as “two guys talking” (CGP Grey and Brady Haran, famous educational youtubers). It is difficult to explain why, but I find Hello Internet to be a great source of entertainment.

eBook readers

My eBook reader is one of the devices that changed my life the most. Its small form-factor and the back-light provide a far superior reading experience than traditional books.

Baking pizza

Over the years I’ve baked hundreds of pizzas, often with homegrown basil and tomato. What I have yet to try is to prepare my own mozzarella.

I care about…

(in no particular order)

Environment

As an outdoor lover, I am deeply invested in protecting and preserving the natural beauties that Earth has to offer. I advocate for upcycling, reducing consumption, and choosing the greener option.

Inclusion and Community

I experienced on my skin that moving to different countries and finding your place is not easy. This showed me the importance of inclusivity. I believe I have responsibility and potential to my communities more welcoming to newcomers, and I work hard for that.

Open Science

We have the technology to take science to the next level. The Open Source Initiative showed that by sharing and collaborating one can achieve goals that would not be attainable otherwise. We (= scientists) should learn from that.

Free Software

In this day and age, software permeates our lives. I support the Free Software Movement in pushing an ideal of software that respects people and that does not treat them simply as means to make a profit.