Blog - Brian Chan

Think You Know Zone 2 Running? Most Runners Get This Wrong.

23 Aug 2025 · Endurance

The real science behind Zone 2, why most runners get it wrong, and how to use it for marathon success.

Running 5min Read

5 Essential Life Skills for Techies

27 July 2025 · Student Life

Tips and habits every aspiring engineer or developer should build, from communication to time management.

Student Life 1-min

Which Chopin Speaks to You?

23rd Oct 2025

The 19th Chopin Competition has just finished, and I’m truly impressed by how each pianist interpreted their pieces. I was especially moved by Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21: II. Larghetto by David Khrikuli.
Which of Chopin’s works do you enjoy most — his Études, Preludes, Sonatas, or Mazurkas?

Classical Music Chopin

Exploring the Latest in AI

5 June 2025 · Technology

A friendly guide to agentic AI, the next frontier in artificial intelligence explained for all.

AI 3min Read

Hydrogen Cars: Are We There Yet?

12 March 2025 · Sustainable Energy

An honest look at the progress, promise, and challenges of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Sustainable 1-min

From Lecture Room to Lab Bench

17 January 2025 · University Life

My journey moving from theory to hands-on projects at university, and what I learned along the way.

University Full