About me
Hi, I'm Josh!
I'm a lab manager in a neuroimaging research lab in Dallas, Texas. I'm interested in researching how memory, brain structure, and brain function are related and how these relationships change with increasing age across the lifespan.
In my free time, I love traveling, trying new foods, and learning new skills. I learned Portuguese after spending some time living in Manaus, Brazil, where, I enjoyed eating lots of tambaqui, tacacá, and açaí—some of the best food on Earth. I try to visit Brazil as often as I can, and I try to explore a new region of the country each time.
Some of my other hobbies include tinkering with my 3D printer and doing triathlons. Throughout my triathlon training in 2026, I've logged the following distances swimming, biking, and running (according to my data from Strava).
| Sport | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| Swimming | 11 |
| Biking | 626 |
| Running | 152 |
I also love playing online chess, especially speed chess, where time controls are set so each player is allotted a limited amount of time to play their moves. Below are my current ratings on Chess.com for three categories of speed chess:
- bullet (time controls of less than 3 minutes per player)
- blitz (time controls of less than 10 minutes per player)
- rapid (time controls of more than 10 minutes per player)
I also enjoy reading. According to my data from Hardcover, my top genres are:
- Fantasy
- Classics
- Fiction
Below is the total number of books I've read in 2026 and my reading goal for the year.