I'm Michael Father, a third-year Physics major with a Math minor at the University of California, Irvine. Originally from the Bay Area, I moved to Southern California for its beautiful beaches. My passion lies in researching light and matter interactions to develop technologies that can benefit people. This interest led me to Professor Lee's groundbreaking work in nano-optics and metasurfaces. By joining his lab, I aim to acquire valuable research skills that will prepare me for a Ph.D. in Physics.