:root {
  --bg: #0b0b0b;
  --text: #f5f5f7;
  --muted: #a3a3a3;
  --accent: #0b0b0b;
  --badge-accent: #38b000;
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --linkedin-blue: #0a66c2;
  --upwork-green: #6fda44;
  --github-purple: #9b59b6;
}

/* Publication Card Styles */
.parent {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.card {
  padding-top: 50px;
  border: 3px solid #141414;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0000 18.75%, #f3f3f3 0 31.25%, #0000 0),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #f3f3f3 -6.25% 6.25%, #141414 0 18.75%);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0;
  background-color: #141414;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.card:hover {
  background-position: -100px 100px, -100px 100px;
  transform: rotate3d(0.5, 1, 0, 30deg);
}

.content-box {
  background: #8ed500;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  padding: 60px 25px 25px 25px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.content-box .card-title {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #141414;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 50px);
}

.content-box .card-title:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 60px);
}

.content-box .card-content {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #141414;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 30px);
}

.content-box .card-content:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 60px);
}

.content-box .see-more {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8ed500;
  background: #141414;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 20px);
}

.content-box .see-more:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 60px);
}
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  /* scroll-behavior: smooth ensures the floating CTA scrolls nicely */
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 84px;
  height: 100%;
  overflow-y: scroll;
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  min-height: 100%;
}
.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
}
.site-header > .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* MODIFICATION: Centering the remaining navigation items */
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.logo {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 1; /* Removed initial opacity 0.9 */
  /* Added transitions for the new hover effects (background, transform, shadow) */
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  /* NEW: Added base padding and border-radius */
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a:focus {
  /* NEW: Hover effect applied for lift and subtle background/shadow */
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Light, subtle background */
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Slight lift */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Soft shadow */
  opacity: 1;
}
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- HERO SECTION WITH PATTERN FADE FIX APPLIED --- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;

  /* 1. Only the dot pattern as the main background image */
  background-image: radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px,
      transparent 1px
    );
  background-size: 30px 30px; 
  
  /* 2. Apply a mask to fade the pattern vertically */
  /* The mask uses a linear gradient from white (opaque) in the center to 
     black (transparent) at the top and bottom edges. */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,   /* Start Transparent (Fade out) */
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 10%,  /* Opaque 10% down (Fade in) */
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 90%,  /* Opaque 90% down */
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%  /* End Transparent (Fade out) */
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 10%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 90%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
}
/* --- END HERO SECTION FIX --- */


.hero-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-name {
  font-family: "Roboto Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco,
    "Courier New", monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 8vw, 72px);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.hero-role {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-motto {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.role-text {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: opacity 420ms ease, transform 420ms ease;
}
.role-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
}
.cta-buttons {
  margin-top: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 1000px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-primary {
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.btn-secondary {
  color: var(--text);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255);
}
.btn:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
main {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}
section {
  padding: 64px 0;
}
section h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
}
section h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 24px 0 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
section p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
section ul {
  line-height: 1.8;
}
section a {
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
section a:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}
#about .container {
  text-align: center;
}
#about p {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
#about h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
#about ul {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style-type: none;
}
#about ul li {
  text-align: left;
  list-style-type: disc;
  list-style-position: inside;
}

/* --- EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND STYLING (UPDATED WITH GRADIENT) --- */

#experience {
  /* Layer 1: Radial gradient mask that fades the background to black at the edges. */
  /* Layer 2: The repeating SVG pattern */
  background-image: radial-gradient(
      circle at center,
      rgba(11, 11, 11, 0) 50%,
      rgba(11, 11, 11, 1) 100%
    ),
    url("data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iNzIiIGhlaWdodD0iNzIiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA3MiA3MiIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj4KICA8ZyBvcGFjaXR5PSIwLjA1IiBmaWxsPSIjRkY3Ij4KICAgIDxjaXJjbGUgY3g9IjE2IiBjeT0iMTYiIHI9IjMiIC8+IC8qIENoZWNrLUNpcmNsZSAqLwogICAgPHJlY3QgeD0iNTMiIHk9IjI4IiB3aWR0aD0iNSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyIiB0cmFuc2Zvcm09InJvdGF0ZSg0NSAzMSAzMSkiIC8+IC8qIENvZGUtQnJhY2tldCAoTGVmdCkgKi8KICAgIDxyZWN0IHg9IjU1IiB5PSIyMCIgd2lkdGg9IjUiIGhlaWdodD0iMiIgdHJhbnNmb3JtPSJyb3RhdGUoLTQ1IDM0IDI4KSIgLz4gLyogQ29kZS1CcmFja2V0IChSaWdodCkgKi8KICAgIDxjaXJjbGUgY3g9IjIwIiBjeT0iNTgiIHI9IjMiIC8+IC8qIFBlbiBUb29sICovCiAgPC9nPgo8L3N2Zz4=");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: cover, 72px 72px; /* Set size: cover for gradient, 72x72 for pattern */
  background-attachment: scroll;
}

/* --- TIMELINE SECTION STYLES --- */

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.timeline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 2px;
  /* UPDATED: Gradient fade effect for the center line 
   */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    /* Start completely transparent */ rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 10%,
    /* Fade in to the line color (20% opacity of white) */
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 90%,
    /* Hold the color */ transparent 100%
      /* Fade out to transparent at the end */
  );
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -1px;
}
.timeline-item {
  padding: 10px 40px;
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.timeline-content {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--text);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.timeline-content:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
}
.timeline-content h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text);
}
.company-name {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.timeline-content ul,
.timeline-content p {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style-type: none;
}
.timeline-content ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
}
.timeline-content ul li::before {
  content: "⚪";
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}
.timeline-content.left {
  text-align: right;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 0;
  padding-right: 30px;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
  margin-right: 30px;
}
.timeline-content.right {
  text-align: left;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 50%;
  padding-left: 30px;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
  margin-left: 30px;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline::after {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-right: 10px;
    left: 0% !important;
  }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even),
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    padding-right: 10px;
  }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .timeline-content {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

.timeline::after {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.education-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.education-item {
  background: #18181b;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.education-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.education-item h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.education-degree {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.education-duration {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.education-note {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- PUBLICATIONS SECTION STYLES --- */
#publications {
  text-align: center; /* Center the whole section content */
}

.publication-card-container {
  max-width: 800px; /* Limit width */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center the container */
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.publication-card-link {
  /* Makes the anchor tag display as a block to fill the container, 
and removes the default link appearance. */
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.publication-card {
  /* Retain original background color */
  background: #0b0b0b;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #f5f5f7;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center; /* Center text within the card */
}

/* Apply hover effects (lift/shadow) to the card when the link is hovered */
.publication-card-link:hover .publication-card {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.publication-title {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal; /* Non-italic */
  /* Explicit color remains default text color on hover */
  color: var(--text);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.publication-description {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 4px auto 0 auto;
  /* Non-italic */
  padding-left: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  max-width: 90%;
}
/* End of #publications CSS */

/* --- METRICS / INFOGRAPHICS SECTION STYLES --- */

.metrics-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.metrics-section .section-description {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.metric-card,
.chart-card {
  background: #18181b; /* Darker background than the main site for contrast */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover,
.chart-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.metric-value {
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.metric-unit {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.metric-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- Pie Chart Specific Styles --- */

.chart-card {
  padding: 20px;
}

.chart-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.pie-container {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.pie-chart {
  --val: 0; /* Custom property for the percentage value */
  --deg: calc(var(--val) * 3.6deg);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  /* Magic to draw the pie chart using conical gradient */
  background: conic-gradient(
    var(--badge-accent) var(--deg),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) var(--deg)
  );
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.pie-chart::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: #18181b; /* Same as card background to create the ring effect */
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.chart-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Specific adjustments for the Quality Pie Chart (95%) */
.pie-quality {
  --val: 95;
  background: conic-gradient(
    var(--badge-accent) calc(var(--val) * 3.6deg),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) calc(var(--val) * 3.6deg)
  );
}

/* Specific adjustments for the Delivery/Satisfaction Pie Chart (4.8/5.0) 
We treat 4.8/5 as 96% for the chart visual (4.8 * 20) */
.pie-delivery {
  --val: 96; /* 4.8 out of 5 is 96% */
  background: conic-gradient(
    var(--linkedin-blue) calc(var(--val) * 3.6deg),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) calc(var(--val) * 3.6deg)
  );
}

.chart-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.chart-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* --- Bar Chart Specific Styles for Automation Coverage (NEW) --- */

.chart-card.chart-automation {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.bar-chart-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 10px auto 25px;
}

.bar-item {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bar-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bar-bg {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--percent); /* Takes value from inline style in HTML */
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--bg); /* Dark text on bright bar */
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 18px;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 6px;
  transition: width 1s ease-out; /* Add animation effect */
}

/* Specific bar colors */
.bar-e2e {
  background: var(--badge-accent); /* Green */
}
.bar-api {
  background: var(--linkedin-blue); /* Blue */
}
.bar-unit {
  background: var(--github-purple); /* Purple */
  color: var(--text); /* Lighter text on purple for better contrast */
  padding-left: 6px;
  text-align: left;
}

.chart-footnote {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}
/* End of #metrics CSS */

/* FIX 1: Removed bottom padding from the contact section */
#contact {
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}
#contact .container {
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-subheading {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.social-links {
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: inline-block;
}
.email-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.email-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.email-link i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.contact-social-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.contact-social-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-social-item:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}
.contact-social-item i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-social-item:hover i {
  color: var(--text);
}
a[href*="linkedin.com"]:hover {
  color: var(--linkedin-blue);
}
a[href*="linkedin.com"]:hover i {
  color: var(--linkedin-blue);
}
a[href*="upwork.com"]:hover {
  color: var(--upwork-green);
}
a[href*="upwork.com"]:hover i {
  color: var(--upwork-green);
}
a[href*="github.com"]:hover {
  color: var(--github-purple);
}
a[href*="github.com"]:hover i {
  color: var(--github-purple);
}
.contact-footer {
  /* MODIFICATION 3: Added 36px bottom padding inside the footer */
  padding: 36px 0 36px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.contact-footer p {
  margin: 4px 0;
}
/* FIX 3: Removed margin from the very last paragraph in the footer */
.contact-footer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Floating CTA Button Style (NEW) --- */

.floating-cta {
  /* Positioning */
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 1000; /* Ensure it floats above everything */

  /* Styling - Based on btn-primary for visual prominence */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 1000px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;

  /* Colors */
  color: var(--bg); /* Dark text */
  background: var(--text); /* Light background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Stronger shadow for floating effect */

  /* Transitions & Hover */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); /* Lift higher on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.floating-cta i {
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* --- CUSTOM CURSOR STYLES (Single Dot) --- */

/* 1. Hide the default mouse cursor across the body */
body,
a,
button,
.btn {
  /* Set the default cursor to transparent */
  cursor: none !important;
}

/* 2. The inner pointer dot (now the only cursor element) */
.custom-cursor-pointer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  /* UPDATED SIZE: 15px */
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background-color: var(--text); /* Solid white/light color */
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10000;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.1s ease-out, background-color 0.2s ease,
    width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease;
}

/* 3. Interaction Effects */

/* When hovering over clickable items (links, buttons, inputs) */
a:hover ~ .custom-cursor-pointer,
button:hover ~ .custom-cursor-pointer,
.btn:hover ~ .custom-cursor-pointer,
.email-link:hover ~ .custom-cursor-pointer,
.contact-social-item:hover ~ .custom-cursor-pointer,
.publication-card-link:hover ~ .custom-cursor-pointer {
  /* Shrink the dot slightly and change color/size for clickability feedback */
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.65); /* Shrink to about 10px */
  background-color: var(--badge-accent); /* Optional color change for links */
}

/* Special treatment for text input (to make sure text is legible) */
input[type="text"],
textarea {
  cursor: text !important; /* Restore default text cursor */
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .role-text,
  .btn,
  .education-item,
  .main-nav a,
  .email-link,
  .contact-social-item,
  .timeline-content,
  .bar-fill,
  .floating-cta,
  .custom-cursor-pointer {
    transition: none !important;
  }
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav ul {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    right: 24px;
    background: var(--bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: none;
  }
  .main-nav.open {
    display: block;
  }
  .main-nav.open ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .logo {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 80px 18px;
  }
  .hero-motto {
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 4.5vw, 24px);
  }
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  
  /* Mobile-specific rule for custom cursor: disable it */
  .custom-cursor-pointer {
    display: none;
  }
  body,
  a,
  button,
  .btn {
    cursor: auto !important; /* Restore default cursor on mobile */
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-name {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 18vw, 44px);
  }
  .hero-role {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .contact-social-row {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  .email-link {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .email-link span {
    display: none;
  }
  .floating-cta {
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}