A Ph.D. in Philosophy specializing in Philosophy of Mind, Perception, and Cognitive Science. Currently a Professor at UC San Diego, with extensive teaching and administrative experience (Department Chair, Associate Dean). Authored a book and over 100 papers in top journals, focusing on color ontology, perceptual representation, and multimodal cognition. Awarded multiple research grants and fellowships (Jacob Javits Fellowship, Hellman Fellowship). Experienced in organizing international conferences and editing academic volumes. Skilled in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with cognitive scientists and psychologists. Dedicated to academic service, serving on editorial boards and professional committees.