/*  import google fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Ubuntu:wght@400;500;700&display=swap');

/* Define color scheme variables for consistent colors throughout */
:root {
    --primary-dark: #0c1445;     /* Deeper blue for backgrounds */
    --primary-medium: #162163;   /* Medium blue for elements */
    --primary-light: #3b42d9;    /* Lighter blue for accents */
    --accent-primary: #64e365;   /* Vibrant green for primary accents */
    --accent-secondary: #ff3c6a; /* Vibrant red for secondary accents */
    --text-light: #ffffff;       /* Light text on dark backgrounds */
    --text-dark: #222222;        /* Dark text on light backgrounds */
    --text-muted: #aaaaaa;       /* Muted text for less emphasis */
    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;         /* Light background */
    --bg-dark: #090b1a;          /* Dark background */
    --bg-card: #1a1d3b;          /* Card background */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent-primary), #2de2a7); /* Green gradient */
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent-secondary), #ff8c56); /* Red-orange gradient */
    --shadow-soft: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-strong: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

*{
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-decoration: none;
}
html{
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

@media screen and (min-width: 320px) {
  html {
    font-size: calc(16px + 2 * ((100vw - 320px) / 680));
  }
}

@media screen and (min-width: 1000px) {
  html {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/* custom scroll bar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #888;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #555;
}

/* all similar content styling codes */
section{
    padding: 85px 0;
}
.max-width{
    max-width: 80%; /* Changed from a fixed pixel value (likely 1300px) to 80% of viewport width */
    padding: 0 30px;
    margin: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 2000px) {
    .max-width {
        max-width: 1600px;
    }
}

.about, .services, .skills, .awards, .recommendation, .contact, footer{
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.about, .about-content{
    justify-content: space-between;
}
section .title{
    position: relative;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 48px; /* Increased from 40px */
    font-weight: 700; /* Increased from 500 for better visibility */
    margin-bottom: 70px; /* Increased spacing */
    padding-bottom: 22px;
    font-family: 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    width: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}
section .title::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    left: 50% !important;
    width: 200px; /* Slightly wider line */
    height: 4px; /* Slightly thicker line */
    background: #111;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
section .title::after{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50% !important;
    font-size: 22px; /* Increased from 20px */
    color: crimson;
    padding: 0 5px;
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Center section-title class explicitly as well */
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 38px; /* Increased from 32px */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 50px; /* Increased spacing */
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Enhanced Navigation Styles */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 999;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background-color: rgba(12, 20, 69, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.navbar.sticky {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background-color: rgba(12, 20, 69, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.navbar .max-width {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.navbar .logo {
    position: relative;
}

.navbar .logo a {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.navbar .logo .logo-text {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
}

.navbar .logo .logo-highlight {
    color: #ff3c6a;
    position: relative;
}

.navbar .logo .logo-highlight::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ff3c6a;
}

.navbar .logo .logo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: -10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.navbar .menu-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.navbar .menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 12px;
}

.navbar .menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.navbar .menu li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent;
}

.navbar .menu li a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ff3c6a;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .menu li a:hover::before,
.navbar .menu li a.active::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.navbar .menu li a:hover,
.navbar .menu li a.active {
    color: #ff3c6a;
}

.navbar .menu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.navbar .menu li a.contact-btn {
    background: #ff3c6a;
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 60, 106, 0.3);
}

.navbar .menu li a.contact-btn:hover {
    background: #ff2059;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 60, 106, 0.4);
}

.navbar .menu li a.contact-btn::before {
    display: none;
}

.menu-icon {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .menu li a:hover .menu-icon,
.navbar .menu li a.active .menu-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.navbar .menu-btn {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 23px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
}

/* Media queries for responsive menu */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .navbar .menu {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .navbar .menu li a {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .menu-icon {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar .menu-btn {
        display: block;
        z-index: 999;
        position: relative;
    }
    
    .menu-btn i.active:before {
        content: "\f00d";
    }
    
    .navbar .menu {
        position: fixed;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 100%;
        left: -100%;
        top: 0;
        background: #0c1445;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 80px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    
    .navbar .menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .navbar .menu li {
        width: 80%;
    }
    
    .navbar .menu li a {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 16px;
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }
    
    .navbar .menu li a.contact-btn {
        margin-top: 20px;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    
    .navbar .menu li a::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .menu-icon {
        width: 20px;
        text-align: center;
        margin-right: 5px;
    }
}

/* scroll-up button styling */
.scroll-up-btn{
    position: fixed;
    height: 45px;
    width: 42px;
    background: var(--primary-medium);
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 45px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    z-index: 9999;
    font-size: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.scroll-up-btn.show{
    bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.scroll-up-btn:hover{
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Redesigned Home Section Styling */
.home {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    min-height: 100vh;
    color: var(--text-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Particle Background */
.particle-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: floatParticle 15s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.particle-1 {
    top: 10%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #4158D0, #C850C0);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.particle-2 {
    top: 70%;
    left: 20%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #00DBDE, #FC00FF);
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.particle-3 {
    top: 40%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #0093E9, #80D0C7);
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

.particle-4 {
    top: 80%;
    right: 20%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FBAB7E, #F7CE68);
    animation-delay: -9s;
}

.particle-5 {
    top: 30%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #8BC6EC, #9599E2);
    animation-delay: -12s;
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
    33% {
        transform: translate(30px, -50px) rotate(120deg) scale(1.1);
    }
    66% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 20px) rotate(240deg) scale(0.9);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(360deg) scale(1);
    }
}

.gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(9, 11, 26, 0.5) 0%, rgba(9, 11, 26, 0.9) 70%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.home .max-width {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 3;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.home .home-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.home .text-wrapper {
    width: 60%;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.greeting-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.greeting {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.animated-line {
    height: 2px;
    width: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-primary), transparent);
    animation: expandLine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes expandLine {
    0%, 100% {
        width: 70px;
    }
    50% {
        width: 120px;
    }
}

.home .name {
    font-size: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
}

.profession-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.profession-intro {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.typing-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.typing-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(100, 227, 101, 0.1);
    border-radius: 5px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.home-description {
    margin: 30px 0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.home-description p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    margin-top: 40px;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.primary-btn, .secondary-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.primary-btn {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.secondary-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
}

.btn-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-icon {
    margin-left: 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.primary-btn::before, .secondary-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.primary-btn:hover::before, .secondary-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.primary-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(100, 227, 101, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.secondary-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Profile Highlight */
.profile-highlight {
    width: 40%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.profile-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.profile-image {
    width: 250px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.profile-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.profile-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.profile-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 350px;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    border: 3px solid #a4f523;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.profile-pattern::before, 
.profile-pattern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: #a4f523;
}

.profile-pattern::before {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    right: 40px;
    top: -3px;
}

.profile-pattern::after {
    width: 3px;
    height: 60px;
    right: -3px;
    top: 40px;
}

.profile-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    min-width: 100px;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 2s infinite ease;
}

.scroll-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-icon i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(10px);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* Social Links */
.home-social-links {
    position: absolute;
    right: 40px;
    bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .home .name {
        font-size: 50px;
    }
    
    .profile-frame {
        width: 320px;
        height: 320px;
    }
    
    .profile-image, .profile-pattern {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .home .home-content {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .home .text-wrapper, 
    .profile-highlight {
        width: 100%;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    
    .home .text-wrapper {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .greeting-line {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .animated-line {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .home-description {
        margin: 30px auto;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .home-social-links {
        position: relative;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        flex-direction: row;
        margin-top: 40px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .home .name {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    
    .profession-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .profession-intro {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .typing-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .profile-frame {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
    
    .profile-image, .profile-pattern {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
    }
    
    .primary-btn, .secondary-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .home .max-width {
        padding-top: 40px;
    }
    
    section .title {
        font-size: 38px; /* Adjusted for mobile */
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 32px; /* Adjusted for mobile */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .home .name {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .greeting {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .profile-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        width: 80%;
    }
    
    .home-description p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* about section styling */
.about .title::after{
    content: "professional profile";
}
.about .about-content{
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.about .about-content .left{
    width: 45%;
}
.about .about-content .left img{
    height: 400px;
    width: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.about .about-content .right{
    width: 55%;
}
.about .about-content .right .text{
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about .about-content .right p{
    text-align: justify;
    font-size: 15px;
}
/*  used button design*/
.about .about-content .right a,
.recommendation .card .box a{
    display: inline-block;
    background: #090b1a;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid crimson;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.about .about-content .right a:hover{
    color: crimson;
    background: none;
}

/* Enhanced About section styling with professional academic theme */
.profile-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 400px;
    width: 100%;
}

.profile-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.profile-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

.profile-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    padding: 25px 20px 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.profile-details h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.profile-details p {
    color: #a4f523;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-header {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.about-header h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #333;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-header h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 50%;
    height: 3px;
    background: crimson;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.academic-info {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.academic-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: 100%;
}

.academic-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academic-icon i {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.academic-detail {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-text {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.about-text p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: justify;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #444;
    hyphens: auto;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Truncated text styling */
.truncated-text {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3; /* Number of lines to show initially */
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.truncated-text.expanded {
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
    max-height: 1000px; /* A large enough value to show all content */
}

/* Read More button styling */
.read-more-btn {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 5px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--accent-secondary);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.read-more-btn:hover:after {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.about-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cv-btn, .resume-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.cv-btn {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-secondary);
}

.resume-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-dark);
}

.cv-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.resume-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.cv-btn i, .resume-btn i {
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Research interests styling - updated position */
.research-interests {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid crimson;
    border-radius: 5px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 15px 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.research-interests h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #333;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.research-interests h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 40%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    left: 0;
    bottom: -5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.interests-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.interests-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.interests-list li i {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Improved responsive design for the about section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-header h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .academic-detail {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .about-text p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .about .about-content .left,
    .about .about-content .right {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .about .about-content .left {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .about .about-content .left {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 0 auto 30px;
    }

    .profile-container {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .research-interests {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .interests-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .about-cta {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .cv-btn, .resume-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .profile-container {
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .academic-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .academic-icon {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .about-header h3 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .interests-list li {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 6px 0;
    }
    
    .research-interests h4 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* Enhanced About section styling with improved image-text alignment */
.about .about-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.about .about-content .left {
    width: calc(40% - 15px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about .about-content .right {
    width: calc(60% - 15px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.profile-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 450px;
}

.profile-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.academic-info {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.academic-item {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-text p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Improved responsive design for the about section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about .about-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .about .about-content .left,
    .about .about-content .right {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 600px;
    }
    
    .about .about-content .left {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .profile-container {
        max-width: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .profile-container {
        max-width: 280px;
    }
    
    .academic-item {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
}

/* services section styling .recommendation*/
.services, .awards, .contact{
    color: var(--text-light);
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

.services .title::before,
.awards .title::before,
.contact .title::before {
    background: var(--text-light);
}
.services .title::after{
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    content: "what i'm doing";
}
.services .serv-content .card{
    width: calc(33% - 20px);
    background: #222;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 6px;
    /*padding: 50px 25px;*/
    padding: 14px 15px 15px 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.services .serv-content .card:hover{
    background: #090b1a;
}
.services .serv-content .card .box{
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.services .serv-content .card:hover .box{
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.services .serv-content .card i{
    font-size: 50px;
    color: crimson;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.services .serv-content .card .box img{
    height: 200px;
    width: 315px;
    margin: 0px -4px -13px -18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.services .serv-content .card:hover i{
    color: #fff;
}
.services .serv-content .card .text{
    font-size: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 10px 0 7px 0;
}

/* skills section styling */

.skills .title::after{
    content: "what i know";
}
.skills .skills-content .column{
    width: calc(50% - 30px);
}
.skills .skills-content .left .text{
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.skills .skills-content .left p{
    text-align: justify;
}
.skills .skills-content .left a{
    display: inline-block;
    background: #090b1a;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid crimson;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.skills .skills-content .left a:hover{
    color: #090b1a;
    background: none;
}
.skills .skills-content .right .bars{
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.skills .skills-content .right .info{
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.skills .skills-content .right span{
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.skills .skills-content .right .line{
    height: 5px;
    width: 100%;
    background: lightgrey;
    position: relative;
}
.skills .skills-content .right .line::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    height: 100%;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    background: #090b1a;
}
.skills-content .right .html::before{
    width: 80%;
}
.skills-content .right .mysql::before{
    width: 70%;
}
.skills-content .right .python::before{
    width: 75%;
}
.skills-content .right .numpy::before{
    width: 75%;
}
.skills-content .right .java::before{
    width: 80%;
}
.skills-content .right .mathlab::before{
    width: 60%;
}

/* Enhanced Skills Section Styling */
.skills-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.skill-filter-btn {
    background: #222;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    margin: 0 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-filter-btn:hover, 
.skill-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

.skill-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
}

.skill-card p{
    color: #fff;
}

.skill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.skill-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.skill-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(100, 227, 101, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.skill-icon i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.skill-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

.skill-level {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: #333;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-progress {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.skill-percent {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.skills-description {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.skills-description p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-secondary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

/* awards section styling */
.awards .title::after{
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    content: "what i'm awarded";
}
.awards .award-content .card{
    width: calc(30% - 0px);
    background: #222;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.awards .award-content .card:hover{
    border: 1px solid crimson;
}
.awards .award-content .desc {
  padding: 5px;
  text-align: center;
}
.awards .award-content .card .box img{
height: 120px;
    width: 300px;
    margin: 2px -4px -13px -18px;
}

/* Enhanced Awards Section Styling */
.awards-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.award-filter-btn {
    background: #222;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    margin: 0 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-filter-btn:hover, 
.award-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.awards-timeline {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.awards-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    background: #333;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 120px;
    margin-left: -2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.award-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 150px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.award-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.award-date {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100px;
    text-align: right;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.award-content {
    background: #222;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.award-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -35px;
    top: 15px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #333;
}

.award-content::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    left: -45px;
    top: 6px;
}

.award-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.award-content p {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #bbb;
}

.award-details {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
}

.award-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* recommendation section styling */
.recommendation .title::after{
    content: "who with me";
}
.recommendation .carousel .card{
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 25px 35px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.recommendation .carousel .card:hover{
    background: #090b1a;
    color: #fff;
}
.recommendation .carousel .card .box{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.recommendation .carousel .card:hover .box{
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.recommendation .carousel .card .text{
    font-size: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 10px 0 7px 0;
}
.recommendation .carousel .card img{
    height: 150px;
    width: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 5px solid crimson;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.recommendation .carousel .card:hover img{
    border-color: #fff;
}
.owl-dots{
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.owl-dot{
    height: 13px;
    width: 13px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    outline: none!important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid crimson!important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.owl-dot.active{
    width: 35px;
    border-radius: 14px;
}
.owl-dot.active,
.owl-dot:hover{
    background: crimson!important;
}

/* Enhanced Recommendation Section Styling */
.recommendation-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.recommendation-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(450px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.recommendation-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.recommendation-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.recommendation-header {
    display: flex;
    padding: 25px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.recommender-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.recommender-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.recommender-info h3 {
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.recommender-title, 
.recommender-org, 
.recommender-inst {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.recommendation-quote {
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
}

.recommendation-quote i {
    color: #eee;
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.recommendation-quote p {
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.recommendation-actions {
    text-align: right;
}

.recommendation-actions a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #090b1a;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.recommendation-actions a i {
    color: crimson;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-right: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.recommendation-actions a:hover {
    background: #e0e0e0;
}

/* contact section styling */
.contact .title::before {
    background: var(--text-light);
}
.contact .title::after{
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    content: "get in touch";
}
.contact .contact-content .column{
    width: calc(50% - 30px);
}
.contact .contact-content .text{
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact .contact-content .left p{
    text-align: justify;
}
.contact .contact-content .left .icons{
    margin: 10px 0;
}
.contact .contact-content .row{
    display: flex;
    height: 65px;
    align-items: center;
}
.contact .contact-content .row .info{
    margin-left: 30px;
}
.contact .contact-content .row i{
    font-size: 25px;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
}
.contact .contact-content .info .head{
    font-weight: 500;
}
.contact .contact-content .info .sub-title{
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}
.contact .right form .fields{
    display: flex;
}
.contact .right form .field,
.contact .right form .fields .field{
    height: 45px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.contact .right form .textarea{
    height: 80px;
    width: 100%;
}
.contact .right form .name{
    margin-right: 10px;
}
.contact .right form .field input,
.contact .right form .textarea textarea{
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid lightgrey;
    border-radius: 6px;
    outline: none;
    padding: 0 15px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.contact .right form .field input:focus,
.contact .right form .textarea textarea:focus{
    border-color: #b3b3b3;
}
.contact .right form .textarea textarea{
  padding-top: 10px;
  resize: none;
}
.contact .right form .button-area{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.right form .button-area button{
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  width: 160px!important;
  height: 45px;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  background: crimson;
  border: 2px solid crimson;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.right form .button-area button:hover{
  color: crimson;
  background: none;
}
.social:hover > li {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.social:hover > li:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.social-test li {
    color: #f1f1f1;
    list-style-type: none;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 70px;
    height: 30px;
    line-height: 32px;
    padding: 0%;
    border: 0px solid rgba(163, 222, 192, 31.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: ease .3s;
}

/* Contact section layout fixes */
.contact .contact-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.contact .column {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.contact .column.left {
    margin-right: 20px;
}

.contact .column.right iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    border: none;
}

/* Media query to handle smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact .contact-content {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .contact .column.left {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

/* footer section styling */
footer{
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    /*padding: 15px 23px;*/
    padding: 20px 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-align: center;
}
footer span a{
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
}
footer span a:hover{
    text-decoration: underline;
}

footer .social-test {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

footer .social-test h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer .social {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

footer .social li {
    color: #fff;
    background: #333;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 40px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

footer .social li:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* New Project List styling */
.projects-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.project-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-secondary);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

.project-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    background: var(--primary-medium);
}

.project-title {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-title h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

.project-date {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.project-description {
    color: #ddd;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.project-tech {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.project-tech span {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.project-tech span:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.project-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.project-links a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 6px 0;
    min-width: 100px;
    text-align: center;
}

.project-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.project-links a i {
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.project-links a:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #a4f523;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for the project list */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .project-title {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 5px;
    }
    
    .project-date {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .project-item {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .project-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .project-links a {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 8px 0;
    }
    
    .project-tech {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

/* Improved tablet responsiveness */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .max-width {
        padding: 0 40px;
    }
    
    .project-item {
        padding: 20px 25px;
    }
}

/* Dark mode support using prefers-color-scheme */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  body {
    /* Dark mode is already the default, so no changes needed */
  }
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: light) {
  body {
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    color: #333;
  }
  
  .services, .awards, .contact {
    background: #e9ecef;
    color: #333;
  }
  
  .project-item {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
  
  .project-item:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .project-title h3 {
    color: #333;
  }
  
  .project-description {
    color: #555;
  }
  
  .project-tech span {
    background: #e0e0e0;
    color: #333;
  }
  
  .project-links a {
    color: #333;
  }
  
  .project-links a:hover {
    color: crimson;
  }
}

/* Touch device enhancements */
@media (hover: none) {
  .project-item:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .project-links a {
    padding: 10px 15px; /* Larger touch targets */
  }
  
  .navbar .menu li a {
    padding: 15px;
  }
}

/* responsive media query start */
@media (max-width: 1104px) {
    .about .about-content .left img{
        height: 350px;
        width: 350px;
    }
    .services .serv-content .card{
        width: calc(50% - 10px);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .contact .contact-content iframe{
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .max-width{
        padding: 0 50px;
    }
    .services .serv-content .card{
        width: calc(50% - 10px);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .awards .award-content .card {
    width: calc(50% - 1%);
    }
    .awards .award-content .card .box img {
    height: 220px;
    width: 400px;
    margin: 2px -4px -13px -18px;
}
    .contact .contact-content iframe{
        width: 100%;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 947px){
    .menu-btn{
        display: block;
        z-index: 999;
    }
    .menu-btn i.active:before{
        content: "\f00d";
    }
    .navbar .menu{
        position: fixed;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 100%;
        left: -100%;
        top: 0;
        background: #111;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 80px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .navbar .menu.active{
        left: 0;
    }
    .navbar .menu li{
        display: block;
    }
    .navbar .menu li a{
        display: inline-block;
        margin: 20px 0;
        font-size: 25px;
    }
    .home .home-content .text-2{
        font-size: 60px;
    }
    .home .home-content .text-3{
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .home .home-content a{
        font-size: 23px;
        padding: 10px 30px;
    }
    .max-width{
        max-width: 930px;
    }
    .about .about-content .column{
        width: 100%;
    }
    .about .about-content .left{
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 60px;
    }
    .about .about-content .right{
        flex: 100%;
    }
    .services .serv-content .card{
        width: calc(50% - 10px);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .skills .skills-content .column,
    .contact .contact-content .column{
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }
    .awards .award-content .card {
    width: calc(50% - 1%);
    }
    .contact .contact-content iframe{
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 690px) {
    .max-width{
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .home .home-content .text-2{
        font-size: 50px;
    }
    .home .home-content .text-3{
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .awards .award-content .card {
     width: calc(50% - 1%);
    }
    .home .home-content a{
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .services .serv-content .card{
        width: 100%;
    }
    .services .serv-content .card .box img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0px -4px -13px -18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
        .contact .contact-content iframe{
        width: 100%;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    
.home .social-test li {
    width: 10px;
    height: 20px;
}
.home .home-content h2{
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-top: 260px;
    }
.home .home-content .text-1{
    font-size: 15px;
}

    .home .home-content .text-2{
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .home .home-content .text-3{
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .awards .award-content .card {
    width: 100%;
    }
    .about .about-content .right .text,
    .skills .skills-content .left .text{
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    .contact .right form .fields{
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .contact .right form .name,
    .contact .right form .email{
        margin: 0;
    }
    .contact .contact-content iframe{
        width: 100%;
    }
    .right form .error-box{
       width: 150px;
    }
    .scroll-up-btn{
        right: 15px;
        bottom: 15px;
        height: 38px;
        width: 35px;
        font-size: 23px;
        line-height: 38px;
    }
}

/* Responsive design for these new sections */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    }
    
    .recommendation-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .awards-timeline::before {
        left: 60px;
    }
    
    .award-item {
        padding-left: 90px;
    }
    
    .award-date {
        width: 50px;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .award-content::before {
        left: -25px;
        width: 20px;
    }
    
    .award-content::after {
        left: -35px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    }
    
    .awards-timeline::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .award-item {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    
    .award-date {
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        display: block;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .award-content::before,
    .award-content::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .recommendation-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .recommender-image {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
}

/* Publications Section Styling */
.publications {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.publications .title::after {
    content: "research papers";
}

.publication-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.publication-filter-btn {
    background: #090b1a;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    margin: 0 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.publication-filter-btn:hover,
.publication-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.publications-list {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.publication-item {
    position: relative;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.publication-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.publication-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.publication-year {
    width: 80px;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.publication-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 25px;
}

.publication-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.publication-authors {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.publication-venue {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.publication-abstract {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.publication-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.publication-tags span {
    background: #eef2f7;
    color: #090b1a;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.publication-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.publication-links a, 
.publication-links button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #090b1a;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #090b1a;
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.publication-links a:hover, 
.publication-links button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.publication-links i {
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.full-abstract {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #ddd;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    display: none;
}

.publications-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.publications-cta .cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.publications-cta .cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.publications-cta i {
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* Leadership & Volunteer Experience Section Styling */
.leadership {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.leadership .title::after {
    content: "making an impact";
}

.leadership-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: #090b1a;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    margin: 0 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tab-btn:hover, 
.tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.tab-content {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in;
}

.tab-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.leadership-timeline {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 100px;
    width: 3px;
    background: #ddd;
}

.experience-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    display: flex;
}

.experience-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.experience-date {
    width: 100px;
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.experience-date .year {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    display: block;
}

.experience-date .duration {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
}

.experience-details {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
    margin-left: 40px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.experience-details:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.experience-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary-medium);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    left: -25px;
    top: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.experience-icon i {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.experience-info {
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.experience-info h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.experience-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.experience-info p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.experience-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.experience-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
}

.experience-highlights li i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 3px;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Responsive styles for Publications section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .publication-item {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .publication-year {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px;
    }
    
    .publication-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .publication-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .publication-links a, 
    .publication-links button {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Responsive styles for Leadership section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .leadership-tabs {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .tab-btn {
        width: 80%;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .leadership-timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
    }
    
    .experience-item {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .experience-date {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .experience-details {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    
    .experience-icon {
        left: 20px;
        top: -25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .publication-content h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .experience-info h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .experience-info h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .experience-info p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .experience-highlights li {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* Education Section Styling */
.education {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.education .title::after {
    content: "academic journey";
}

.education-timeline {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.education-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-medium);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.education-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    width: 100%;
}

.education-item:nth-child(even) {
    float: left;
    padding-right: 50%;
}

.education-item:nth-child(odd) {
    float: right;
    padding-left: 50%;
}

.education-item::after {
    content: "";
    display: table;
    clear: both;
}

.education-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.education-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: 20px;
    top: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.education-item:nth-child(even) .education-icon {
    right: calc(50% - 25px);
}

.education-item:nth-child(odd) .education-icon {
    left: calc(50% - 25px);
}

.education-content {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: relative;
    max-width: 80%;
}

.education-item:nth-child(even) .education-content {
    float: right;
}

.education-item:nth-child(odd) .education-content {
    float: left;
}

.education-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.education-item:nth-child(even) .education-content::before {
    right: -10px;
}

.education-item:nth-child(odd) .education-content::before {
    left: -10px;
}

.education-date {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.education-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.education-content h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.education-content p {
    color: #ddd;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.education-highlights {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.education-highlights h5 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.education-highlights h5 i {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.education-highlights ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.education-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #bbb;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.education-highlights li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Blog/Insights Section Styling */
.blog {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.blog .title::after {
    content: "thoughts & ideas";
}

.blog-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    margin: 0 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover, 
.blog-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
}

.blog-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-date {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-date i {
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.blog-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-content p {
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-footer {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-read-more {
    color: var(--primary-medium);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-read-more i {
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.blog-read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.blog-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
}

.blog-author img {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 8px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--primary-medium);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-cta-btn i {
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.blog-cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Teaching/Mentorship Section Styling */
.teaching {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.teaching .title::before {
    background: var(--text-light);
}

.teaching .title::after {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    content: "knowledge sharing";
}

.teaching-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.teaching-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.teaching-tab-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    margin: 0 10px 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.teaching-tab-btn.active,
.teaching-tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.teaching-tab-content {
    display: none;
}

.teaching-tab-content.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.course-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.course-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
}

.course-image {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.course-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.course-type {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-details {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #bbb;
}

.course-detail i {
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    width: 16px;
}

.course-description {
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ddd;
}

.mentorship-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(450px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.mentorship-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mentorship-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mentorship-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
}

.mentorship-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.mentorship-title h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mentorship-title p {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.mentorship-period {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ddd;
}

.mentorship-details {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.mentorship-detail {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mentorship-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mentorship-icon i {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.mentorship-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #ddd;
}

/* Timeline/Career Journey Section Styling */
.timeline {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.timeline .title::after {
    content: "career progression";
}

.timeline-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-medium);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.timeline-milestone {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.timeline-milestone:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-milestone::after {
    content: '';
    display: table;
    clear: both;
}

.milestone-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 24px;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.milestone-content {
    width: 45%;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-milestone:nth-child(even) .milestone-content {
    float: left;
}

.timeline-milestone:nth-child(odd) .milestone-content {
    float: right;
}

.milestone-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-milestone:nth-child(even) .milestone-content::before {
    right: -10px;
}

.timeline-milestone:nth-child(odd) .milestone-content::before {
    left: -10px;
}

.milestone-year {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.milestone-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.milestone-content h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.milestone-content p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.milestone-highlights {
    margin-top: 15px;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.milestone-highlights h5 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var (--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.milestone-highlights ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.milestone-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
}

.milestone-highlights li::before {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

/* Services/Expertise Section Styling */
.expertise {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.expertise .title::after {
    content: "specialized skills";
}

.expertise-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.expertise-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expertise-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    z-index: -1;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
}

.expertise-icon {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(59, 66, 217, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.expertise-icon i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-medium);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.expertise-card p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expertise-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.expertise-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #555;
}

.expertise-points li::before {
    content: "\f00c";
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.expertise-card .learn-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var (--primary-medium);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card .learn-more i {
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card .learn-more:hover {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.expertise-card .learn-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Testimonials Section Styling */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.testimonials .title::after {
    content: "client feedback";
}

.testimonial-slider {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin: 40px 20px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 5px solid white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 30px;
}

.testimonial-rating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    color: #FFD700;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    margin-top: 45px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-position {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
}

.testimonial-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.testimonial-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-btn i {
    color: var(--primary-medium);
}

.testimonial-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-medium);
}

.testimonial-btn:hover i {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive design for new sections */

/* Medium screens */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .education-timeline::before {
        left: 40px;
    }
    
    .education-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 80px !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .education-item:nth-child(even),
    .education-item:nth-child(odd) {
        float: none;
    }
    
    .education-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .education-icon {
        left: 15px !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
    
    .education-item:nth-child(even) .education-content::before,
    .education-item:nth-child(odd) .education-content::before {
        left: -10px;
        right: auto;
    }
    
    .timeline-container::before {
        left: 40px;
    }
    
    .milestone-icon {
        left: 40px;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    
    .milestone-content {
        width: 85%;
        float: right !important;
    }
    
    .timeline-milestone:nth-child(even) .milestone-content::before,
    .timeline-milestone:nth-child(odd) .milestone-content::before {
        left: -10px;
        right: auto;
    }
    
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    }
    
    .mentorship-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .education-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .education-content h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .education-content h4 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .teaching-tab-btn {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 0 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* XS screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .education-highlights {
        padding: 10px;
    }
    
    .education-highlights li {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .milestone-content {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .milestone-content h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .milestone-highlights {
        padding: 10px;
    }
    
    .expertise-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .expertise-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .expertise-icon i {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .expertise-card h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}