Do you know what tanaidaceans are? I think perhaps not. I want to change this situation and popularize this group of small aquatic animals. Tanaidaceans are scientifically interesting; some of them can spin silk in sea water, others behave like hermit-crabs and carry empty gastropod shells, and some can even change their sex. I study various aspects of tanaidacean biology, including their taxonomy, systematics, reproductive biology, and so forth, both for their benefit and mankind’s.

I can’t remember any specific event. When I was a PhD candidate, I realized that I liked research and wanted to do more of it (at least for some more years). Being a researcher became one of the options for my life’s work.

One of my favorite things is taking photos of small creatures. There are many interesting creatures around us, and well-taken photos motivate me in writing manuscripts. I also enjoy encountering and learning about animal groups that I’m not familiar with. I like rearing animals. Aside from science, I get a lot of pleasure in traveling to new places and eating the local food. Finally, listening to music and playing with my family add a lot to my life.