Articles
Here are some of my articles with my reflections on life, the human condition, food science, R&D, philosophy, and leadership
What is life?
My attempt to see life through different perspectives and vantage points
Three R&D Leadership Lessons from an Epic F1 Win
Strategic Adaptability, Grit, and Teamwork
The Roots of Gender Inequality
How did we end up here, where women must constantly justify their ambitions, power, and sometimes even their very presence?
More jobs are coming for food scientists and engineers
More jobs are coming for food scientists and engineers, only for those with the right skills
Food Scientists and Engineers: Our Time is Now
A call to top-talent, purpose-driven food scientists and engineers to lead the food system transformation
Food Science and Engineering for the Future of Humanity
On the pivotal role food scientists and engineers to play to enable the future of humanity
Formula 1 Meets Food Science
Surprising parallels between seemingly disparate fields of Formula 1 and Food and Beverage R&D
The Star of R&D Traits: The Guiding North Star for Success in R&D
5 fundamental characteristics forming what I call “the Star of R&D Traits”
Kant, ChatGPT, and Enlightenment at a Tire Store
Why think of Immanuel Kant and his potential take on ChatGPT in a tire store in the year 2024?
Science and Philosophy: The Passionate and Harmonious Dance
How do science and philosophy complement each other, and form a unison?
Reflections on My Personal Journey in Diversity
My genuine reflections on my journey of diversity from mere tolerance to fully embracing and seeking it
Juneteenth Reflections with Juan Latino and Valladolid Debate
The roots of today’s DE&I challenges can be traced back to centuries-old narratives and mindsets
Why Do We Have Unconscious Bias and How Can We Manage It?
How do we treat others as unique individuals while recognizing that our brains operate by categorizing?
What separates good art from bad?
5 elements to be a decent art critic to separate good art from bad
Power of Art on Public Consciousness
How does art play the role of a masterpiece of society?
Don’t Neglect Your Family and Loved Ones
Do we spend enough time with our families and loved ones?
The Power of Perseverance to Achieve Your Dream
Not all dreamers are achievers; however, all achievers are dreamers.
Self-Awareness is Key to Unleashing Your Potential
We are all unique only when we let us be our authentic selves
Does growing up kill empathy?
Empathy is not something to learn but to bring back from our childhood
Decision Making with Big Picture
Here’s how seeing the bigger picture helps with decision making