It's been over 7 years now since I started my blog. I am grateful for the opportunities to pour out some of my thoughts through writing. In addition [to writing on my blog], I have been actively writing for research papers from my master and doctoral studies for journal publication. In the 7th year, last …
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2019 Year in Review: A Personal Story
In less than 24 hours, we will be in the new year! (Who is not excited?) It's time to sit down, relax, and recall some good (or not good) memories in 2019. It's probably your last chance to be honest with yourself this year. There were, of course, things we did that we should not …
Blessings in Thanksgiving Day
Praise the Lord! What a perfect timing! This morning I woke up and read e-mails from my professor – he sent delightful news: our paper is officially accepted! I've been waiting for this day. Never thought that it finally arrives on Thanksgiving Day. A great reminder to always be grateful at all times. This paper …
Why the Bible is Trustworthy: A Scientific Perspective
One day a friend of mine asked, "What makes you believe the Bible is true?" My simple answer was because I was born in a Christian family, so obviously we're supposed to trust the accuracy of the Bible. Just like many other Christians, we share a common belief in the deity of Christ, the fallibility …
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Bittersweet of the Research in Chemical Engineering
Studying at graduate level is a privilege and rewarding experience. It is a great opportunity to deepen our understanding on a specific field of interest, to broaden our horizons in life, and to expand our professional and social networks. Having been learning about chemical engineering (since 2005) and involved in teaching (since 2009) and research …
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The Struggles between Science and Faith in the Research
I remember the time when I was sitting in a biology class, perhaps in high school, listening to my teacher on the controversial subjects, like theory of evolution, the existence of dinosaurs, or the age of the earth. I learned that fossil fuels were formed from dead organisms million years ago. Meanwhile, my Sunday school …
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The Lessons from Research for Life
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. (Proverbs 25:2, NIV) The above verse tells us that God is glorious because He is "mysterious", whereas a king will become glorious when he is able to disclose a mystery. Being a researcher is everyone's …
