:root {
    /* Color Palette - Deep Space Voyager */
    --primary-color: #3b82f6;
    /* Electric Blue */
    --primary-dark: #2563eb;
    /* Deep Blue */
    --primary-light: #60a5fa;
    /* Starlight Blue */
    --secondary-color: #8b5cf6;
    /* Cosmic Violet */
    --accent-color: #06b6d4;
    /* Warp Cyan */
    --success-color: #10b981;

    /* Neutral Colors */
    --bg-primary: #050510;
    /* Deep Void */
    --bg-secondary: #0f172a;
    /* Dark Nebula */
    --bg-tertiary: #1e293b;
    --bg-card: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --bg-card-hover: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.15);

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-primary: #f8fafc;
    /* Starlight White */
    --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    /* Blue -> Violet */
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
    /* Cyan -> Blue */
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
    /* Violet -> Cyan */

    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 4rem;
    --spacing-xl: 6rem;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 0.5rem;
    --radius-md: 1rem;
    --radius-lg: 1.5rem;
    --radius-xl: 2rem;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;

    /* Wormhole Gravity Offset (controlled by JavaScript) */
    --wormhole-offset-x: 0px;
    --wormhole-offset-y: 0px;
}

/* ===================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   =================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: #050510;
    /* Deep Void background */
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    background-color: transparent;
    /* Ensure dark background */
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Wormhole Background Effect - INTENSIFIED */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -2;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, var(--bg-primary) 70%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: wormholeRotate 30s linear infinite;
}

body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--wormhole-offset-x)), calc(-50% + var(--wormhole-offset-y)));
    z-index: -2;
    background-image:
        repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,
            transparent 0px,
            rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.55) 3px,
            transparent 6px,
            transparent 30px),
        repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,
            transparent 0px,
            rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.45) 3px,
            transparent 6px,
            transparent 45px),
        repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,
            transparent 0px,
            rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.40) 2px,
            transparent 5px,
            transparent 60px),
        repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,
            transparent 0px,
            rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35) 2px,
            transparent 4px,
            transparent 80px);
    animation: wormholePulse 15s ease-in-out infinite, wormholeRotate 45s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes wormholeRotate {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes wormholePulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15) rotate(180deg);
    }
}

::selection {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ===================================
   Typography
   =================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

/* ===================================
   Container & Layout
   =================================== */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* ===================================
   Navigation
   =================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem var(--spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-logo {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

/* ===================================
   Hero Section
   =================================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gradient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    top: -250px;
    left: -250px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    bottom: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    animation-delay: 5s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation-delay: 10s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(50px, -50px) scale(1.1);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(-50px, 50px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-greeting {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.2s backwards;
}

.role-carousel {
    min-height: 60px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-role {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.4s backwards;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.6s backwards;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.8s backwards;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 1s backwards;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.mouse {
    width: 30px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scroll 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    }
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    }
}

/* ===================================
   Buttons
   =================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===================================
   Section Headers
   =================================== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.section-title {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ===================================
   About Section
   =================================== */
.about {
    background: transparent !important;
}

.about-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-intro {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-highlights {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.highlight-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.highlight-icon i {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.highlight-item h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.highlight-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================
   Expertise Section
   =================================== */
.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.expertise-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.expertise-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.expertise-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    display: inline-block;
}

.expertise-icon i {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.expertise-card>p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.expertise-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.expertise-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.expertise-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* ===================================
   Skills Section
   =================================== */
.skills {
    background: transparent !important;
}

.skills-container {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.skill-category {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.skill-category h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.skill-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.skill-tag {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    cursor: default;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===================================
   Experience Section
   =================================== */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 30px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 80px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-content {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.timeline-date {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.location {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.experience-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
}

.experience-highlights li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.experience-highlights li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--success-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.tech-used {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.tech-used span {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Experience Details Expansion */
.expand-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.expand-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.expand-btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.experience-details {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.3s ease;
}

.experience-details.expanded {
    max-height: 3000px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.experience-details h5 {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.experience-details h5:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.experience-details ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
}

.experience-details li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.experience-details li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.experience-details li strong {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.tech-stack {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.tech-stack strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.tech-stack .skill-tags {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ===================================
   Research Section
   =================================== */
.research {
    background: transparent;
}

.research-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.education-section,
.certifications-section,
.publications-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.education-section h3,
.certifications-section h3,
.publications-section h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.education-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.education-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.education-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.degree-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.degree-icon i {
    display: inline-block;
}

.education-card:hover .degree-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.education-card h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.university {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.year {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.thesis,
.distinction {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.publications-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.publication-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.publication-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.pub-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.pub-content h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pub-venue {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pub-details,
.pub-issn {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pub-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.pub-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.scholar-link {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}


/* ===================================
   Contact Section
   =================================== */
.contact-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-description {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.contact-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-link:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-link svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.contact-link span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ===================================
   Footer
   =================================== */
.footer {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===================================
   Responsive Design
   =================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: -100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.98);
        width: 100%;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        transition: var(--transition-base);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .stat-item h3 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        left: 0;
    }

    .education-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .publication-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Scholar Profile Card */
.scholar-profile-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.scholar-profile-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.scholar-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.scholar-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.scholar-content h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.scholar-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.scholar-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.scholar-btn svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scholar-profile-card {
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}