Alp’s journey into physics began with a love for calculus and modeling real-world phenomena. This summer, he's also kept busy drumming, indoor bouldering, and reflecting on the challenges that shaped his growth—like a week-long effort to solve a tough physics problem. Sharing his love for electromagnetism, Alp finds that every day brings a new interesting topic to study. Closing the Olympiad chapter of his life, Alp is excited to begin university, where he plans to explore his academic path further, gain hands-on lab experience, and pursue internships. 

We caught up before he started university (interview edited for length and clarity):