It is incredible to realize Amir was only here for 2 quarters, he made such an impression. He worked near me and was always coming by with new ideas or questions, and recently, to drag me over to take part in the experiments he was beginning to test. He seemed happy, and to love being at Stanford and the things he was learning, and was always seeking more knowledge and answers. He was also becoming a good friend, someone I argued with frequently but laughed with a lot. He approached life, learning, friendships, everything, with such enthusiasm and he gave so much to every group and discussion. I will miss him.
–Emma Mercier, PSE doctoral student