/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & VARIABLES
════════════════════════════════════════ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* Force custom cursor everywhere */
html, html * { cursor: none !important; }

:root {
  --bg:        #02060f;
  --bg2:       #040b18;
  --surf:      #071020;
  --surf2:     #0a1628;
  --cy:        #00e5ff;
  --cy2:       #0ea5e9;
  --cy-dim:    rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  --cy-glow:   rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  --cy-border: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18);
  --cy-bright: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.45);
  --text:      #e8edf5;
  --text2:     #8899b0;
  --text3:     #4a6080;
  --border:    rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --border2:   rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  --mono:      'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --display:   'Syne', sans-serif;
  --r:         6px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  cursor: none;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
strong { color: var(--cy); font-weight: 500; }
sup { font-size: 0.55em; vertical-align: super; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   NOISE OVERLAY
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.noise-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PARTICLES
════════════════════════════════════════ */
#particles-js {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CURSOR
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #00e5ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00e5ff, 0 0 20px rgba(0,229,255,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  /* Hidden by default — JS removes this when mouse first moves */
  visibility: hidden;
  /* JS sets this property directly to move the cursor */
  /* translate(-50%,-50%) keeps the circle centred on the pointer */
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  /* Only transition the size, NOT position — position must be instant */
  transition: width 0.15s ease, height 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}
.cursor::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00e5ff;
}
.cursor.hovering {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(0,229,255,0.06);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
════════════════════════════════════════ */
#navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 15, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(2, 6, 15, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--cy-border);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1140px; margin: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 2rem; height: 64px;
}
.nav-brand {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.bracket { color: var(--cy); text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cy-glow); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text3); transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -3px;
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--cy);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--cy-glow);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--cy); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none;
  color: var(--text); font-size: 1.3rem; cursor: pointer;
}
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-menu a {
  padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--cy); background: var(--cy-dim); }
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 120px 2rem 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(120px);
}
.hero-glow-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 400px;
  top: 10%; left: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,229,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: glowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  width: 500px; height: 350px;
  bottom: 15%; right: 15%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(14,165,233,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: glowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 820px; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text3);
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.1s forwards;
}
.ey-line { flex: 1; max-width: 80px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cy-border)); }
.ey-text { color: var(--cy); opacity: 0.7; }

.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.hn-1 {
  display: block; color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.2s forwards;
}
.hn-2 {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cy) 0%, var(--cy2) 60%, #6366f1 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(0,229,255,0.25));
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.32s forwards;
}
.hn-2 em { font-style: normal; }

.hero-roles {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.48s forwards;
}
.hr-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text2);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.hr-dot { color: var(--cy); font-size: 0.5rem; opacity: 0.6; }

.hero-sub {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.8vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.85;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.6s forwards;
}
.cy { color: var(--cy); font-weight: 400; }

.hero-cta {
  margin-top: 2.8rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.72s forwards;
}

.hero-stats {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.8rem 3rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.88s forwards;
}
.hs-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; }
.hs-val {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cy), var(--cy2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(0,229,255,0.3));
  line-height: 1;
}
.hs-lbl {
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text3);
}
.hs-sep { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--border2); }

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text3); opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s 1.4s forwards;
}
.hs-track { width: 2px; height: 44px; background: var(--border2); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.hs-thumb { width: 100%; height: 40%; background: var(--cy); border-radius: 2px; animation: scrollBob 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-prime {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 2.2rem;
  background: var(--cy);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--cy);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-prime::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.btn-prime:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--cy-glow), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.btn-prime:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 2.2rem;
  background: transparent; color: var(--text2);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  color: var(--cy); border-color: var(--cy-border);
  background: var(--cy-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,229,255,0.1);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sec { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.sec-dark { background: var(--bg2); }
.sec-wrap { max-width: 1140px; margin: auto; padding: 100px 2rem; }
.sec-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.sec-num {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--cy); font-family: var(--mono); opacity: 0.8;
}
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start; }
.about-text p { color: var(--text2); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.about-text p strong { color: var(--cy); }
.interest-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.int-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text2);
  transition: all 0.2s; border-radius: var(--r);
}
.int-item:hover { border-color: var(--cy-border); color: var(--text); background: var(--surf2); box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,229,255,0.05); }
.cw-box {
  background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--r);
}
.cw-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cy); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.8;
}
.cw-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.cw-tags span {
  font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text3); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESEARCH
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.research-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem; }
.r-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.r-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cy), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.r-card:hover { border-color: var(--cy-border); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(0,229,255,0.06); }
.r-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.r-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surf2), var(--surf));
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cy); padding: 1.5rem 0.8rem; text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cy-glow);
}
.r-body { padding: 1.8rem 2rem; }
.r-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; line-height: 1.4;
}
.r-venue { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--cy); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.75; }
.r-body p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; }
.r-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.r-tags span {
  font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: var(--cy-dim); color: var(--cy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PROJECTS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.proj-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.p-card {
  background: var(--surf);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.p-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(0,229,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; pointer-events: none;
}
.p-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cy-border);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(0,229,255,0.07);
}
.p-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.p-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }

.p-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--cy-dim); color: var(--cy); border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
}
.p-tag.ongoing  { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);  color: #4ade80; border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.25); }
.p-tag.hack     { background: rgba(251,146,60,0.1);  color: #fb923c; border-color: rgba(251,146,60,0.25); }
.p-tag.llm      { background: rgba(168,85,247,0.1);  color: #c084fc; border-color: rgba(168,85,247,0.25); }
.p-tag.cli      { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1);  color: #a5b4fc; border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.25); }

.p-link {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text3);
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s; display: inline-block;
}
.p-link:hover { color: var(--cy); transform: translate(2px, -2px); }

.p-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); line-height: 1.4;
}
.p-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; flex: 1; }
.p-tech {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding-top: 0.7rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.p-tech span {
  font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text3); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.p-card:hover .p-tech span { border-color: rgba(0,229,255,0.1); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SKILLS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.sk-card {
  background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: all 0.3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sk-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cy), var(--cy2));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.sk-card:hover { border-color: var(--cy-border); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(0,229,255,0.05); }
.sk-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.sk-icon { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--cy); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cy-glow); }
.sk-card h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.sk-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.sk-pills span {
  font-size: 0.71rem; padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text2); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.sk-pills span:hover { border-color: var(--cy-border); color: var(--cy); background: var(--cy-dim); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   GITHUB
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.repo-loading { text-align: center; color: var(--text3); font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 3rem 0; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.gh-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 3rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-left p { color: var(--text2); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.contact-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.c-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: all 0.25s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.c-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: var(--cy); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.c-item:hover { border-color: var(--cy-border); background: var(--surf2); transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.c-item:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.c-icon { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cy); min-width: 1.5rem; text-align: center; text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cy-glow); }
.c-lbl { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
.c-val { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--text3);
}
.footer-center { color: var(--cy); opacity: 0.5; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.js-ready .reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.js-ready .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   KEYFRAMES
════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn  { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes scrollBob {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(250%); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .r-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .r-badge { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1rem; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-stats { padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .hs-sep { height: 28px; }
  html, html * { cursor: auto !important; }
  .cursor { display: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   EDUCATION TIMELINE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edu-timeline {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.edu-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
  gap: 0 1.8rem; position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.edu-card:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.edu-left {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; padding-top: 0.35rem;
}
.edu-dot {
  width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--cy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,229,255,0.12), 0 0 16px var(--cy-glow);
  flex-shrink: 0; z-index: 1; transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.edu-card:hover .edu-dot {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(0,229,255,0.15), 0 0 28px var(--cy-glow);
}
.edu-line {
  flex: 1; width: 1px; margin-top: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cy-border), transparent);
}

.edu-body {
  background: var(--surf);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-body::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cy), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.edu-card:hover .edu-body {
  border-color: var(--cy-border);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(0,229,255,0.05);
}
.edu-card:hover .edu-body::before { opacity: 1; }

.edu-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.edu-period {
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cy); opacity: 0.7; font-family: var(--mono);
}
.edu-badge {
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 2px;
}
.edu-badge.current {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1); color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.25);
}
.edu-badge.online {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1); color: #a5b4fc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
}

.edu-degree {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; line-height: 1.4;
}
.edu-inst {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text2); font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.edu-detail {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 0.8rem;
}
.edu-stat {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--cy-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.edu-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cy), var(--cy2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.edu-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cy); opacity: 0.7;
}
.edu-stat-note {
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text3); font-style: italic;
}

.edu-badge.school {
  background: rgba(251,191,36,0.1); color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,0.25);
}
.edu-marks { margin-top: 1rem; }
.edu-mark-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.edu-mark-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--cy-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--r); min-width: 90px;
}
.edu-mark-item.edu-mark-dim {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-color: var(--border);
}
.edu-mark-item.edu-mark-dim .edu-mark-val { opacity: 0.55; }
.edu-mark-val {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cy), var(--cy2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1;
}
.edu-mark-denom {
  font-size: 0.65em; opacity: 0.6;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text3); color: var(--text3);
  background: none; font-weight: 400;
}
.edu-mark-lbl {
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text3);
}
.edu-mark-note { color: var(--cy); opacity: 0.7; }
.edu-mark-footnote {
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text3); font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0.2rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border); padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

#particles-js canvas { pointer-events: none !important; }