Viva Voce

The presentation was completed on 13 Feb 2025 at 3.45pm and I am glad that it went smoothly.

I had a LOT of help from great supervisors, family, and friends who have supported me ALL THE WAY.

It's wonderful to have great people who have your back. Alhamdulillah 💖

How does it feel? Surreal, I would say.

And the days after? Seemed pretty normal, in my view.

I would remain the same person I have always been. The added credential will assist in asking for a salary review (hehe), and I should probably apply for an Assistant Professor post. These are essentially work-related. My boss would say "Well, it's about time!" after various reminders to continue my studies in the past. I have 10 more years till retirement, and the research work will keep me occupied till then.

On a personal level, I am still the same me. I have had good examples, to not let this get to my head. My sister, my sister in law, my supervisors, and literally all my friends who have achieved 200 more fantastic things in life but remained as grounded as regular Joes and Janes. This I must repeat to myself to be rooted + humble always.

What's next? Work, work, work 🤣

If at anytime I feel bigheaded, the office where I work will bring me back down to earth in no time. So you earned your PhD? Congrats & go back to class! In the same breath.