1 He grew up in Concord

2 His coffee travels have taken him to Copenhagen, Australia, Indonesia, Korea and soon China.

3 His current java of choice is Bridge Coffee, located in Marysville in one of the oldest buildings in California.

4 He also researches things like the “shear-induced deformation of red blood cells” and the “turbulent dispersion of airborne pathogens.”

5 He’s passionate about cocktails and enjoys a Boulevardier made with whiskey, vermouth and Campari.