:root {
  --navy: #071A2B;
  --navy-2: #0D2F4A;
  --blue: #0D4F7A;
  --blue-bright: #1677B8;
  --gold: #C9A227;
  --gold-light: #E0C766;
  --ivory: #F7F5EF;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --text: #18232D;
  --muted: #69737C;
  --border: rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.12);
  --serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Inter", Arial, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 84px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--ivory);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { text-decoration: none; }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-light { background: #fff; }
.section-ivory { background: var(--ivory); }

.section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.light-label { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.section-title em,
.leadership-title span,
.statement-title span,
.contact-title em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

.section-subtitle {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #273541;
}

.body-text {
  color: #65707A;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* PRELOADER */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
}

#preloader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.loader-mark {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.loader-line {
  position: absolute;
  width: 110px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  margin-top: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-line span {
  display: block;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: loader 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes loader {
  0% { transform: translateX(-120%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(250%); }
}

/* NAVBAR */
#mainNav {
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

#mainNav.scrolled {
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 43, .96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.navbar-brand {
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.navbar-brand:hover { color: var(--white); }

.brand-monogram {
  width: 39px;
  height: 39px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.8);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
}

.brand-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-copy strong {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
}

.brand-copy small {
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  font-size: .55rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72) !important;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  padding: 9px 11px !important;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

.nav-cta { font-size: .72rem; }

.navbar-toggler {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.navbar-toggler-icon { filter: invert(1); }

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  border-radius: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(201,162,39,.2);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  color: white;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: white;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: white;
}

/* HERO */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  color: white;
  background: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .18;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 75px 75px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 0%, transparent 85%);
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-one {
  right: -250px;
  top: 8%;
  background: rgba(22,119,184,.2);
}

.hero-glow-two {
  left: -350px;
  bottom: -350px;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.08);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.eyebrow > span {
  width: 34px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: .9;
  letter-spacing: -.055em;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.hero-title span { color: var(--gold-light); }

.hero-role {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #d8e3ea;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-description {
  max-width: 650px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 32px 0 44px;
}

.hero-credentials {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  padding-top: 22px;
}

.hero-credentials > div {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-credentials strong {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-credentials span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .64rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

.hero-visual-wrap { position: relative; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  margin: 28px 28px 28px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow: 28px 28px 0 rgba(201,162,39,.13);
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  filter: saturate(.95) contrast(1.03);
}

.hero-image-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,26,43,.36), transparent 45%);
}

.hero-gold-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  border-style: solid;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.corner-top {
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  border-width: 2px 2px 0 0;
}

.corner-bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  border-width: 0 0 2px 2px;
}

.hero-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: -5px;
  bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(7,26,43,.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.label-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero-label small,
.hero-label strong {
  display: block;
}

.hero-label small {
  font-size: .55rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: .15em;
}

.hero-label strong {
  font-size: .63rem;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
}

.hero-seal {
  position: absolute;
  right: -3px;
  top: 18%;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.55);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7,26,43,.88);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .52rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-seal i { font-size: 1rem; }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  bottom: 24px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .55rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}

.scroll-cue i { color: var(--gold); }

/* PROFILE */
.profile-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.profile-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.photo-accent {
  position: absolute;
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  left: -24px;
  bottom: -24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.photo-caption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: -20px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  min-width: 190px;
}

.photo-caption span,
.photo-caption strong { display: block; }

.photo-caption span {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.photo-caption strong {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.profile-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.highlight {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 14px 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: #3b4650;
  font-size: .74rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.highlight i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* IMPACT */
.impact-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: white;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.impact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, #fff 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

.impact-item {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.impact-number {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
}

.impact-line {
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.impact-item p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  font-size: .72rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* LEADERSHIP */
.leadership-section,
.expertise-section,
.technical-section,
.international-section,
.contact-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: white;
  background: var(--navy);
}

.leadership-section { padding: 115px 0; }

.leadership-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .11;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(30deg, transparent 48%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 49%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(-30deg, transparent 48%, rgba(255,255,255,.12) 49%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 90px 90px;
}

.leadership-title {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 5.2rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.leadership-location {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.leadership-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.leadership-card {
  min-height: 320px;
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  position: relative;
}

.card-number {
  position: absolute;
  right: 25px;
  top: 20px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 4rem;
}

.leadership-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.5);
  margin-bottom: 55px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.leadership-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.leadership-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: .82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* EXPERIENCE TIMELINE */
.section-intro { margin-bottom: 60px; }

.timeline {
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 142px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 115px 55px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 125px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-year {
  padding-top: 6px;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 28px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(201,162,39,.12);
}

.timeline-content {
  padding: 0 0 50px 24px;
}

.timeline-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .59rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  margin: 8px 0 4px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.timeline-content p {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .82rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-description {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .78rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* EXPERTISE */
.expertise-section { padding: 115px 0; }

.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.expertise-card {
  min-height: 105px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  background: var(--navy-2);
  color: white;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.expertise-card i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.expertise-card span {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ACHIEVEMENTS */
.achievement-list {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.achievement-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 85px 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.achievement-item > span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.achievement-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.achievement-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 850px;
}

/* EDUCATION */
.education-primary {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
}

.edu-label {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .63rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.edu-main {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  position: relative;
}

.edu-main i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.edu-year {
  float: right;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.edu-main h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 16px 0 7px;
}

.edu-main p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  font-size: .76rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.certification-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 38px;
  background: white;
}

.panel-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.cert-count {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}

.cert-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cert-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr 150px;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: center;
}

.cert-row span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cert-row strong {
  font-size: .72rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cert-row small {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .62rem;
  text-align: right;
}

.recognition-block {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.recognition-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.recognition-grid > div {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 13px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.recognition-grid i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* TECHNICAL */
.technical-section { padding: 105px 0; background: var(--blue); }

.skill-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.skill-cloud span {
  padding: 13px 17px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.skill-cloud span:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* RESEARCH */
.research-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.research-tags span {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 9px 13px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.research-card {
  min-height: 370px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.research-card::after {
  content: "R";
  position: absolute;
  right: -25px;
  bottom: -75px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 14rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}

.research-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.55);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.research-card > span {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
}

.research-card h3 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 10px 0 18px;
}

.research-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .72rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* INTERNATIONAL */
.international-section { padding: 105px 0; background: var(--navy-2); }

.country-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.country-grid span {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--navy-2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.country-grid .muted-country {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* STATEMENT */
.statement-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.statement-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: .5;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.statement-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.05em;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.statement-copy {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* CONTACT */
.contact-section { padding: 110px 0; }

.contact-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 4.7vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.contact-copy {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.contact-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 35px;
  padding: 17px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  font-size: .68rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-note i { color: var(--gold-light); }

.contact-form {
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}

.contact-form label {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  font-size: .64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  color: white;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border-radius: 0;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.75);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.form-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.34); }

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
  background: #04121E;
  color: white;
  padding: 50px 0 25px;
}

.footer-brand {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.footer p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  font-size: .68rem;
  margin-top: 7px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  font-size: .66rem;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer hr {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  margin: 35px 0 18px;
}

.footer-bottom { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* BACK TO TOP */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 90;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* FORM MESSAGE */
.form-message {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 80px;
  z-index: 100;
  max-width: 330px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: white;
  color: var(--text);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  font-size: .72rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.form-message.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .75s ease, transform .75s ease;
}

.reveal-up { transform: translateY(30px); }
.reveal-left { transform: translateX(-35px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(35px); }

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0);
}

.delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .nav-link { padding-left: 7px !important; padding-right: 7px !important; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .section { padding: 85px 0; }

  #mainNav {
    background: rgba(7,26,43,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 15px 0 5px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .hero-section .row { padding-top: 100px !important; }
  .hero-visual { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 520px; }

  .scroll-cue { display: none; }

  .leadership-section,
  .expertise-section,
  .technical-section,
  .international-section,
  .contact-section { padding: 85px 0; }

  .timeline::before { left: 117px; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 90px 55px 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }

  .brand-copy small { display: none; }

  .hero-section .row {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 115px !important;
    padding-bottom: 80px !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 16vw, 5.5rem);
  }

  .hero-role { font-size: .82rem; }

  .hero-description { font-size: .9rem; }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-credentials {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .hero-credentials > div {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    margin-right: 12px;
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(201,162,39,.13);
  }

  .hero-label { left: 0; bottom: 25px; }
  .hero-seal { right: -5px; }

  .photo-accent { left: -10px; bottom: -10px; }
  .photo-caption { right: -5px; bottom: 10px; }

  .profile-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .impact-section { padding: 55px 0; }

  .impact-item {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 5px;
  }

  .impact-item p { font-size: .64rem; }

  .timeline::before { left: 18px; }

  .timeline-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .timeline-year {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0 0 7px;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    margin: 6px auto 0;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    grid-column: 2;
    padding: 0 0 38px;
  }

  .timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .achievement-item {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .achievement-item h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

  .education-primary,
  .certification-panel,
  .contact-form { padding: 26px; }

  .cert-row {
    grid-template-columns: 45px 1fr;
  }

  .cert-row small {
    grid-column: 2;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .recognition-grid,
  .country-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .statement-section { padding: 85px 0; }

  .contact-title { font-size: 3rem; }

  .footer-links { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 3.45rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 2.45rem; }
  .hero-seal { width: 62px; height: 62px; font-size: .43rem; }
  .hero-label { transform: scale(.88); transform-origin: left bottom; }
  .recognition-grid, .country-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ACCESSIBILITY */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   EDITORIAL VISUAL REFINEMENT
   More human, less template-like: warm type, subtle texture,
   atmospheric blur and restrained glass details.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --serif: "Libre Baskerville", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "DM Sans", Arial, sans-serif;
  --warm-white: #fbfaf7;
}

/* Softer reading rhythm */
body {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* A very subtle paper/grain texture. It should be felt, not noticed. */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9998;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 180 180' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* More character in the main headings */
.hero-title,
.section-title,
.leadership-title,
.impact-number,
.loader-mark,
.timeline-content h3,
.leadership-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
}

.hero-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
}

.section-title,
.leadership-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.section-title em,
.leadership-title span {
  position: relative;
}

/* Hand-drawn-feeling editorial underline */
.section-title em::after,
.leadership-title span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 2%;
  right: 7%;
  bottom: -5px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .32;
  transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
}

/* Atmospheric blurred shapes */
.hero-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 430px;
  height: 430px;
  left: 38%;
  top: 8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, .09);
  filter: blur(85px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  right: 24%;
  bottom: -110px;
  border-radius: 48% 52% 58% 42%;
  background: rgba(22, 119, 184, .12);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.impact-section::after,
.leadership-section::after,
.expertise-section::after,
.technical-section::after,
.international-section::after,
.contact-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: .65;
}

.impact-section::after {
  right: -120px;
  top: -160px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, .13);
}

.leadership-section::after {
  left: -130px;
  bottom: -170px;
  background: rgba(22, 119, 184, .14);
}

.expertise-section::after {
  right: -130px;
  top: 20%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, .10);
}

.technical-section::after {
  left: -140px;
  top: -150px;
  background: rgba(22, 119, 184, .11);
}

.international-section::after {
  right: -130px;
  bottom: -160px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, .10);
}

.contact-section::after {
  left: 35%;
  top: -190px;
  background: rgba(22, 119, 184, .14);
}

/* Make selected floating UI elements feel like real frosted glass */
.hero-label,
.hero-seal,
.photo-caption,
.leadership-card,
.expertise-card,
.technical-card,
.contact-card {
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.hero-label {
  background: rgba(7, 26, 43, .72);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
}

.hero-seal {
  background: rgba(7, 26, 43, .68);
}

/* A little photographic depth */
.hero-image-frame,
.profile-photo-wrap {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-image-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 22%, rgba(201,162,39,.15), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 55%, rgba(255,255,255,.07));
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image {
  transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1), filter .8s ease;
}

.hero-visual:hover .hero-image {
  transform: scale(1.018);
  filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.02);
}

/* Less rigid card hover — slight lift instead of generic AI-style zoom */
.leadership-card,
.expertise-card,
.technical-card,
.contact-card {
  transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}

.leadership-card:hover,
.expertise-card:hover,
.technical-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.38);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
}

/* Refined navigation typography */
.brand-copy strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .105em;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .045em;
}

/* Slightly warmer body text */
.body-text,
.section-subtitle,
.leadership-copy {
  letter-spacing: .005em;
}

/* Organic gold accent rather than perfect geometric repetition */
.photo-accent {
  transform: rotate(-1deg);
}

.hero-gold-corner {
  opacity: .9;
}

/* Mobile: keep blur elegant and performance-friendly */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  body::before {
    opacity: .025;
  }

  .hero-section::after,
  .hero-section::before,
  .impact-section::after,
  .leadership-section::after,
  .expertise-section::after,
  .technical-section::after,
  .international-section::after,
  .contact-section::after {
    filter: blur(65px);
    opacity: .45;
  }

  .hero-title {
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
  }

  .section-title,
  .leadership-title {
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-image,
  .leadership-card,
  .expertise-card,
  .technical-card,
  .contact-card {
    transition: none;
  }

  .hero-visual:hover .hero-image {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   SIMPLE TYPOGRAPHY + PHOTO GALLERY
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --serif: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  --sans: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

body,
.btn,
.nav-link,
input,
textarea,
select,
button {
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

.hero-title,
.section-title,
.leadership-title,
.statement-title,
.contact-title,
.gallery-page-title,
.gallery-card-body h3,
.gallery-note-card h3,
.profile-gallery-mini h3,
.timeline-content h3 {
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.hero-title { font-weight: 700; }
.section-title { font-weight: 700; }
.gallery-hero {
  min-height: 68vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 150px 0 90px;
  background: #071A2B;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-page-title {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
  line-height: .98;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.gallery-page-title span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.gallery-intro { max-width: 720px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.gallery-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none; }
.gallery-blob-one { width: 430px; height: 430px; right: 3%; top: 7%; background: rgba(201,162,39,.16); }
.gallery-blob-two { width: 340px; height: 340px; left: 25%; bottom: -170px; background: rgba(22,119,184,.18); }

.gallery-section { background: var(--ivory); padding: 105px 0 125px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.gallery-intro-row { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:end; gap:50px; margin-bottom:55px; }
.gallery-intro-row > div { max-width: 680px; }
.gallery-intro-row > p { max-width: 420px; margin:0; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.8; }
.gallery-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.35fr .85fr; gap:26px; align-items:start; }
.gallery-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(7,26,43,.09); box-shadow:0 18px 55px rgba(7,26,43,.07); overflow:hidden; }
.gallery-card-wide { grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-image-wrap { display:block; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:#dfe5e8; }
.gallery-card-wide .gallery-image-wrap { height:640px; }
.gallery-card:not(.gallery-card-wide) .gallery-image-wrap { height:390px; }
.gallery-image-wrap img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s ease, filter .7s ease; }
.gallery-image-wrap:hover img { transform:scale(1.025); filter:saturate(1.03); }
.gallery-view { position:absolute; right:18px; top:18px; width:42px; height:42px; display:grid; place-items:center; background:rgba(7,26,43,.78); color:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); }
.gallery-card-body { padding:28px 30px 32px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:46px 1fr; gap:15px; }
.gallery-index { color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.1em; }
.gallery-tag { color:#7d6a16; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.15em; }
.gallery-card-body h3 { font-size:1.45rem; margin:8px 0 10px; font-weight:700; }
.gallery-card-body p, .gallery-note-card p { color:var(--muted); line-height:1.75; margin:0; }
.gallery-note-card { grid-column:2; padding:42px; background:#071A2B; color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.gallery-note-card::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:220px; height:220px; right:-90px; bottom:-100px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(201,162,39,.16); filter:blur(55px); }
.gallery-note-card h3 { font-size:2rem; margin:10px 0 15px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.gallery-note-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.gallery-note-card .text-link { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.profile-gallery-mini { margin-top:35px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:25px; align-items:center; }
.profile-gallery-mini h3 { font-size:1.35rem; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 14px; }
.mini-gallery-images { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr .8fr; gap:12px; align-items:end; }
.mini-photo { display:block; overflow:hidden; position:relative; border:1px solid rgba(7,26,43,.1); }
.mini-photo-large { height:205px; }
.mini-photo-small { height:145px; }
.mini-photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .55s ease; }
.mini-photo:hover img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.text-link { color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; }
.text-link i { transition:transform .2s ease; }
.text-link:hover i { transform:translateX(4px); }
.gallery-hero .btn { white-space:nowrap; }
.gallery-hero + .gallery-section::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:380px; height:380px; right:-170px; top:18%; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(201,162,39,.09); filter:blur(90px); pointer-events:none; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gallery-card-wide { grid-row:auto; }
  .gallery-note-card { grid-column:auto; }
  .gallery-card-wide .gallery-image-wrap { height:540px; }
  .gallery-intro-row { align-items:start; flex-direction:column; }
  .profile-gallery-mini { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .gallery-hero { min-height:72vh; padding:135px 0 65px; }
  .gallery-page-title { font-size:3.2rem; }
  .gallery-section { padding:75px 0 90px; }
  .gallery-card-wide .gallery-image-wrap,
  .gallery-card:not(.gallery-card-wide) .gallery-image-wrap { height:370px; }
  .gallery-note-card { padding:30px; }
  .mini-gallery-images { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .mini-photo-large, .mini-photo-small { height:150px; }
  .gallery-hero .btn { width:100%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   V4 — BLUE EXECUTIVE VISUAL LANGUAGE
   Stronger blue, restrained gold, deeper atmosphere and
   documentary-style layouts rather than generic gradients.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --navy: #061a2b;
  --navy-2: #082941;
  --blue: #0d5f8c;
  --blue-bright: #2389bd;
  --cyan-soft: #72c4e8;
  --gold: #d0aa45;
  --gold-light: #e5c66f;
  --ivory: #f6f7f5;
  --warm-white: #fbfcfa;
  --muted: #66717a;
}

/* More blue atmosphere, less gold-heavy styling */
.hero-section,
.expertise-section,
.contact-section,
.footer {
  background-color: var(--navy);
}

.hero-glow-one { background: rgba(35,137,189,.22) !important; filter: blur(105px) !important; }
.hero-glow-two { background: rgba(7,93,145,.20) !important; filter: blur(125px) !important; }

.hero-section::after {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  left: 35%;
  top: 4%;
  background: rgba(35,137,189,.16);
  filter: blur(110px);
}
.hero-section::before {
  width: 390px;
  height: 390px;
  right: 4%;
  bottom: -170px;
  background: rgba(114,196,232,.10);
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #091521;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); color:#071421; }

/* Visual impact band */
.visual-impact-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 115px 0 125px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, #061a2b 0%, #082941 54%, #0a3653 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.visual-blur {
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
  filter:blur(100px);
}
.visual-blur-a { width:520px; height:520px; right:-150px; top:-190px; background:rgba(35,137,189,.25); }
.visual-blur-b { width:420px; height:420px; left:-180px; bottom:-200px; background:rgba(114,196,232,.12); }
.visual-impact-title { font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5.4rem); line-height:1.02; margin:0 0 18px; letter-spacing:-.035em; font-weight:700; }
.visual-impact-title span { color:var(--cyan-soft); }
.visual-impact-copy { max-width:700px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); line-height:1.8; margin:0; }

.impact-photo-card {
  position:relative;
  height:100%; min-height:590px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0b2e47;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.impact-photo-card img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .8s ease; }
.impact-photo-card:hover img { transform:scale(1.025); }
.impact-photo-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0; padding:90px 34px 32px;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(3,15,25,.92));
}
.impact-photo-overlay span,
.achievement-visual-card small,
.achievement-visual-wide-copy > span { font-size:.67rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; color:var(--gold-light); }
.impact-photo-overlay h3 { font-size:1.65rem; margin:8px 0 7px; }
.impact-photo-overlay p { margin:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,.66); line-height:1.65; }

.achievement-visual-card {
  position:relative;
  min-height:275px;
  padding:30px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.13);
  transition:transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.achievement-visual-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; width:190px; height:190px; right:-90px; bottom:-100px;
  border-radius:50%; background:rgba(35,137,189,.22); filter:blur(55px);
}
.achievement-visual-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(114,196,232,.32); background:rgba(255,255,255,.075); }
.achievement-visual-icon { width:48px; height:48px; display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--cyan-soft); font-size:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(114,196,232,.28); margin-bottom:25px; }
.achievement-visual-number { font-size:3.1rem; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.05em; }
.achievement-visual-number span { color:var(--gold-light); }
.achievement-visual-card h3 { margin:10px 0 8px; font-size:1.15rem; }
.achievement-visual-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.60); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 20px; }

.achievement-visual-wide {
  min-height:270px; height:100%; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); overflow:hidden; background:#071f34;
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}
.achievement-visual-wide-image { min-height:270px; overflow:hidden; }
.achievement-visual-wide-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s ease; }
.achievement-visual-wide:hover img { transform:scale(1.025); }
.achievement-visual-wide-copy { padding:32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.wide-stat { display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:15px; margin:12px 0 8px; }
.wide-stat strong { font-size:3rem; letter-spacing:-.05em; }
.wide-stat small { color:rgba(255,255,255,.64); max-width:210px; line-height:1.5; }
.achievement-visual-wide-copy p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.60); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

/* More atmospheric blue blur across light sections, but keep it understated. */
.section-light::after,
.section-ivory::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; width:330px; height:330px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(35,137,189,.07); filter:blur(90px); pointer-events:none;
}
.section-light::after { right:-150px; top:20%; }
.section-ivory::after { left:-150px; bottom:5%; }

/* Gallery becomes blue-forward as well */
.gallery-hero { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#061a2b,#082941) !important; }
.gallery-blob-one { background:rgba(35,137,189,.24) !important; filter:blur(110px) !important; }
.gallery-blob-two { background:rgba(114,196,232,.14) !important; filter:blur(105px) !important; }
.gallery-hero::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:360px; height:360px; left:50%; bottom:-210px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(35,137,189,.14); filter:blur(95px); }
.gallery-card { box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(6,26,43,.08); }
.gallery-card-detail .gallery-image-wrap { height:330px; }

@media (max-width:991.98px) {
  .impact-photo-card { min-height:500px; }
  .achievement-visual-wide { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .achievement-visual-wide-image { height:270px; }
}
@media (max-width:575.98px) {
  .visual-impact-section { padding:85px 0 95px; }
  .impact-photo-card { min-height:460px; }
  .achievement-visual-card { min-height:245px; }
  .achievement-visual-wide-image { height:230px; min-height:230px; }
  .gallery-card-detail .gallery-image-wrap { height:370px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   V5 — VIBRANT BLUE + ATMOSPHERIC BLUR
   Deep institutional blue with luminous blue haze.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --navy: #06172b;
  --navy-2: #092846;
  --blue: #0879d1;
  --blue-bright: #20a4ff;
  --blue-soft: #65c7ff;
  --blue-pale: #eaf7ff;
  --gold: #d7ad3d;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --ink: #10243b;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #f5faff;
}

/* Richer section atmosphere without turning the page into a neon theme. */
.hero-section,
.impact-section,
.leadership-section,
.expertise-section,
.technical-section,
.international-section,
.contact-section,
.footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 75% at 76% 22%, rgba(20, 157, 255, .25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 55% at 18% 82%, rgba(0, 99, 205, .18), transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, #041325 0%, #072441 52%, #061a31 100%);
}

.hero-section::before,
.hero-section::after {
  filter: blur(105px);
  opacity: .9;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.hero-section::before {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  right: -90px;
  top: -140px;
  background: rgba(21, 154, 255, .20);
}

.hero-section::after {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  left: 25%;
  bottom: -230px;
  background: rgba(0, 106, 225, .18);
}

.hero-glow,
.hero-glow-one,
.hero-glow-two {
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: .7;
}

.hero-glow-one { background: rgba(30, 164, 255, .30) !important; }
.hero-glow-two { background: rgba(0, 102, 215, .24) !important; }

/* Blue-tinted photographic framing */
.hero-image-frame {
  box-shadow: 0 35px 100px rgba(0, 25, 60, .42), 0 0 80px rgba(16, 145, 235, .16);
  border-color: rgba(91, 190, 255, .30) !important;
}

.hero-image-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 160, 255, .12), transparent 45%, rgba(2, 34, 70, .24));
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Sections get different blue haze positions so the page has depth. */
.impact-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 90% at 96% 15%, rgba(16, 145, 235, .13), transparent 70%),
    #061b31;
}

.leadership-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 8% 20%, rgba(13, 134, 226, .10), transparent 72%),
    #f4f9fd;
}

.expertise-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 80% at 92% 75%, rgba(28, 157, 246, .10), transparent 70%),
    #ffffff;
}

.technical-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 5% 10%, rgba(5, 124, 215, .10), transparent 72%),
    #f4f9fd;
}

.international-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 70% at 90% 35%, rgba(16, 154, 244, .11), transparent 70%),
    #ffffff;
}

.contact-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(22, 155, 245, .13), transparent 72%),
    #071d34;
}

/* Make blur organic rather than geometric. */
.impact-section::before,
.leadership-section::before,
.expertise-section::before,
.technical-section::before,
.international-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 230px;
  border-radius: 44% 56% 61% 39% / 54% 42% 58% 46%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(75px);
  opacity: .55;
}

.impact-section::before { left: -140px; bottom: -80px; background: rgba(18, 135, 235, .20); transform: rotate(-18deg); }
.leadership-section::before { right: -160px; top: 80px; background: rgba(42, 171, 255, .12); transform: rotate(22deg); }
.expertise-section::before { left: -130px; top: 30%; background: rgba(14, 139, 239, .10); transform: rotate(12deg); }
.technical-section::before { right: -140px; bottom: 10%; background: rgba(13, 137, 232, .11); transform: rotate(-20deg); }
.international-section::before { left: 20%; top: -100px; background: rgba(26, 163, 250, .08); transform: rotate(8deg); }
.contact-section::before { right: -120px; bottom: -100px; background: rgba(29, 166, 255, .17); transform: rotate(-10deg); }

/* Cards: blue edge glow on interaction, but no excessive neon. */
.leadership-card:hover,
.expertise-card:hover,
.technical-card:hover,
.achievement-visual-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(25, 151, 235, .42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(5, 63, 112, .12), 0 0 35px rgba(25, 151, 235, .07);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #071728;
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-gold:focus {
  background: #edc85c;
  border-color: #edc85c;
  color: #06172b;
}

/* Blue utility accents */
.eyebrow,
.section-kicker,
.card-number,
.hero-role,
.edu-label {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

.hero-section .eyebrow,
.hero-section .hero-role { color: #69c9ff !important; }

/* Navigation becomes richer blue when scrolled. */
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(4, 20, 38, .92) !important;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(47, 170, 255, .18) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 31, 62, .25);
}

/* Subtle blue glass for floating labels */
.hero-label,
.hero-seal,
.photo-caption {
  background: rgba(4, 30, 55, .64) !important;
  border-color: rgba(86, 192, 255, .20) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 31, 61, .20);
}

/* Make blue image/stat panels feel integrated with the palette. */
.achievement-visual-card,
.blue-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(7, 47, 82, .98), rgba(5, 25, 48, .98)) !important;
}

/* Gallery follows the same visual language. */
.gallery-hero,
.gallery-section,
.gallery-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 78% 20%, rgba(17, 157, 255, .18), transparent 70%),
    #061a30;
}

.gallery-hero::before,
.gallery-hero::after {
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: .8;
}

.gallery-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* Keep text readable against luminous areas. */
.hero-description,
.hero-credentials,
.contact-copy,
.contact-note {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-section::before,
  .hero-section::after,
  .impact-section::before,
  .leadership-section::before,
  .expertise-section::before,
  .technical-section::before,
  .international-section::before,
  .contact-section::before {
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: .45;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   V6 — READABILITY + PREMIUM BLUE ATMOSPHERE
   Corrects light-section text/hover contrast and refines the
   palette so blue is primary, slate is secondary and gold is
   reserved as a restrained executive accent.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --navy: #071a33;
  --navy-2: #0b2c4d;
  --blue: #0a69bd;
  --blue-bright: #179be8;
  --blue-soft: #62c9f5;
  --blue-pale: #edf7fd;
  --gold: #b8944d;
  --gold-light: #d8bc78;
  --ink: #13263a;
  --muted: #607080;
  --ivory: #f7fafc;
}

body {
  background: #f7fafc;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   LIGHT SECTIONS: dark text by default
   ----------------------------------------- */
.section-light,
.section-ivory,
.statement-section {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.section-light .section-title,
.section-ivory .section-title,
.statement-section .section-title,
.section-light h1, .section-light h2, .section-light h3,
.section-ivory h1, .section-ivory h2, .section-ivory h3 {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.section-light .section-subtitle,
.section-ivory .section-subtitle,
.section-light .body-text,
.section-ivory .body-text,
.statement-copy {
  color: #5f6e7b;
}

/* Bootstrap's text-white utility must not make headings disappear
   on intentionally light sections. */
.section-light .text-white,
.section-ivory .text-white,
.statement-section .text-white,
.leadership-section .text-white,
.expertise-section .text-white,
.technical-section .text-white,
.international-section .text-white {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

.section-light .text-white-50,
.section-ivory .text-white-50,
.leadership-section .text-white-50,
.expertise-section .text-white-50,
.technical-section .text-white-50,
.international-section .text-white-50 {
  color: #647382 !important;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   LIGHT-BACKGROUND LEADERSHIP / EXPERTISE /
   TECHNICAL / INTERNATIONAL sections
   ----------------------------------------- */
.leadership-section,
.expertise-section,
.technical-section,
.international-section {
  color: var(--ink);
  background-color: #f5f9fc;
}

.leadership-title,
.expertise-section .section-title,
.technical-section .section-title,
.international-section .section-title {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

.leadership-copy,
.expertise-section .section-subtitle,
.technical-section .section-subtitle,
.international-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #607080 !important;
}

.leadership-location {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

/* Labels on light backgrounds use blue instead of pale white. */
.leadership-section .light-label,
.expertise-section .light-label,
.technical-section .light-label,
.international-section .light-label {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   LEADERSHIP CARDS: dark navy cards, white text
   ----------------------------------------- */
.leadership-card {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b3155, #071d36);
  border-color: rgba(10, 105, 189, .18);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(7, 36, 65, .12);
}

.leadership-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.leadership-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.66);
}

.leadership-card .card-number {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.14) !important;
}

.leadership-card:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0c3e6b, #082744);
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 65px rgba(5, 57, 104, .18), 0 0 38px rgba(23, 155, 232, .10);
}

.leadership-card:hover h3,
.leadership-card:hover p,
.leadership-card:hover .card-number {
  color: inherit;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   EXPERTISE: visible text before AND during hover
   ----------------------------------------- */
.expertise-grid {
  background: rgba(8, 76, 135, .13);
}

.expertise-card {
  color: #1b3348;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 76, 135, .08);
}

.expertise-card i {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

.expertise-card span {
  color: #1b3348;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b67b9, #0d8bd8) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(7, 83, 145, .16);
}

.expertise-card:hover span,
.expertise-card:hover i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   TECHNICAL: clean light panel with readable skills
   ----------------------------------------- */
.technical-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 75% at 88% 20%, rgba(24, 157, 232, .12), transparent 68%),
    #f3f8fc;
}

.skill-cloud span {
  color: #21415c;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  border-color: rgba(8, 91, 155, .13);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 58, 100, .045);
}

.skill-cloud span:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b67b9, #1598df) !important;
  border-color: #1598df;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 105, 189, .18);
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   INTERNATIONAL: readable dark copy + blue grid
   ----------------------------------------- */
.international-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 70% at 92% 35%, rgba(20, 155, 235, .10), transparent 70%),
    #ffffff;
}

.country-grid {
  background: rgba(8, 76, 135, .10);
}

.country-grid span {
  background: #f7fbfe;
  color: #28445c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 76, 135, .04);
}

.country-grid .muted-country {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   ACHIEVEMENT / EDUCATION LIGHT AREAS
   ----------------------------------------- */
.achievement-item h3 {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.achievement-item p {
  color: #607080;
}

.achievement-item > span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.certification-panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(7, 47, 82, .06);
}

.cert-row strong {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.recognition-grid > div {
  color: #29445b;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   MORE BLUE ATMOSPHERE — soft, large and varied
   ----------------------------------------- */
.hero-section::before,
.hero-section::after,
.impact-section::before,
.leadership-section::before,
.expertise-section::before,
.technical-section::before,
.international-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  opacity: .72;
  filter: blur(105px);
}

.hero-section::before {
  background: rgba(23, 155, 232, .22);
}

.hero-section::after {
  background: rgba(10, 105, 189, .18);
}

.leadership-section::before {
  background: rgba(23, 155, 232, .14);
}

.expertise-section::before {
  background: rgba(10, 105, 189, .10);
}

.technical-section::before {
  background: rgba(23, 155, 232, .13);
}

.international-section::before {
  background: rgba(10, 105, 189, .08);
}

.contact-section::before {
  background: rgba(23, 155, 232, .18);
}

.section-light::after,
.section-ivory::after {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  filter: blur(120px);
  background: rgba(19, 147, 226, .075);
}

.section-light::after { right: -180px; top: 8%; }
.section-ivory::after { left: -180px; bottom: -4%; }

/* A second, very soft blue wash around photographic areas. */
.profile-photo-wrap::before,
.mini-gallery-images::before,
.impact-photo-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(23, 155, 232, .16);
  filter: blur(75px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.profile-photo-wrap::before { left: -100px; top: 15%; }
.mini-gallery-images::before { right: 10%; top: 10%; }
.impact-photo-card::before { right: -80px; bottom: -80px; }

/* Keep photos above atmospheric layers. */
.profile-photo,
.mini-photo,
.impact-photo-card img { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* -----------------------------------------
   GOLD becomes a restrained premium accent
   ----------------------------------------- */
.section-label,
.timeline-tag,
.edu-label,
.research-tags span,
.photo-caption span,
.impact-photo-overlay span,
.achievement-visual-card small,
.achievement-visual-wide-copy > span {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #071a2e;
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-gold:focus {
  background: #d2b36c;
  border-color: #d2b36c;
  color: #071a2e;
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   MOBILE CONTRAST SAFETY
   ----------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(4, 22, 42, .28);
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-light::after,
  .section-ivory::after {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    filter: blur(85px);
  }

  .expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   V7 — BLUE / WHITE / SLATE EXECUTIVE FINISH
   Gold removed as the dominant accent. White and cool blue
   provide a cleaner, more contemporary professional identity.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --gold: #6fc8ee;
  --gold-light: #b9e8fb;
  --accent: #43b7ed;
  --accent-deep: #176fae;
  --navy: #061a31;
  --navy-2: #092e50;
  --blue: #0a72c4;
  --blue-bright: #159fe8;
  --ink: #13283d;
  --muted: #637384;
  --ivory: #f5f9fc;
}

.section-label,
.timeline-tag,
.edu-label,
.research-tags span,
.photo-caption span,
.impact-photo-overlay span,
.achievement-visual-card small,
.achievement-visual-wide-copy > span,
.gallery-index,
.gallery-tag {
  color: var(--accent-deep) !important;
}

.light-label { color: #9cddf7 !important; }

/* Premium white CTA buttons */
.btn-light-premium {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  color: #092b49;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.btn-light-premium:hover,
.btn-light-premium:focus {
  background: #eaf7fd;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #061a31;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(20,142,207,.20);
}

.btn-blue-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b72c5, #16a0e9);
  border: 1px solid #1597dc;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11,114,197,.22);
}
.btn-blue-premium:hover,
.btn-blue-premium:focus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #095fa5, #0d8dce);
  border-color: #0d8dce;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(11,114,197,.30);
}

.btn-white-outline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.btn-white-outline:hover,
.btn-white-outline:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #07233e;
}

/* Cooler atmosphere throughout the homepage */
.hero-section::before,
.hero-section::after,
.impact-section::before,
.leadership-section::before,
.expertise-section::before,
.technical-section::before,
.international-section::before,
.contact-section::before,
.section-light::after,
.section-ivory::after {
  background: rgba(26, 159, 232, .18) !important;
  filter: blur(125px) !important;
}
.hero-section::before { background: rgba(18, 139, 225, .28) !important; }
.hero-section::after { background: rgba(70, 196, 247, .18) !important; }
.impact-section::before { background: rgba(10, 114, 196, .20) !important; }
.contact-section::before { background: rgba(30, 169, 239, .24) !important; }

.profile-photo-wrap::before,
.mini-gallery-images::before,
.impact-photo-card::before {
  background: rgba(32, 169, 239, .23) !important;
  filter: blur(95px) !important;
}

/* Cool accent on highlighted headings */
.section-title em,
.leadership-title span,
.statement-title span,
.contact-title em,
.gallery-page-title span {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: #a9e2f8 !important; }
.brand-monogram { border-color: rgba(111,200,238,.7); color: #b9e8fb; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   V7 GALLERY — ten-photo editorial mosaic
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-hero-v7 {
  min-height: 76vh;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 70% at 82% 20%, rgba(27,162,235,.26), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 55% at 35% 75%, rgba(57,188,242,.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #04162b 0%, #07345a 58%, #0a4771 100%) !important;
}
.gallery-hero-v7::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:520px;height:520px;
  right:-120px;top:-180px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(54,190,244,.22);
  filter:blur(120px);
}
.gallery-hero-v7::after {
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:420px;height:420px;
  left:10%;bottom:-250px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(10,113,197,.28);
  filter:blur(110px);
}
.gallery-count {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  margin:0 0 20px;
  text-align:left;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);
}
.gallery-count strong {
  font-size:3.5rem;
  line-height:.9;
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;
}
.gallery-count span { font-size:.62rem; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:.16em; font-weight:700; }
.gallery-ambient { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; filter:blur(100px); }
.gallery-ambient-a { width:330px;height:330px; right:20%; top:18%; background:rgba(76,205,249,.16); }
.gallery-ambient-b { width:250px;height:250px; left:48%; bottom:0; background:rgba(12,104,185,.20); }
.gallery-ambient-c { width:190px;height:190px; right:6%; bottom:14%; background:rgba(128,226,255,.13); }

.gallery-section-v7 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 6% 12%, rgba(42,172,234,.09), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 95% 80%, rgba(13,105,184,.08), transparent 72%),
    #f6fafc;
}
.gallery-mosaic-v7 {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);
  gap:22px;
  align-items:start;
}
.gallery-v7-card {
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(9,64,105,.09);
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(6,38,67,.075);
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.gallery-v7-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:rgba(26,153,219,.24); box-shadow:0 25px 65px rgba(6,68,112,.13); }
.gallery-v7-large { grid-column:span 7; }
.gallery-v7-tall { grid-column:span 5; }
.gallery-v7-standard { grid-column:span 4; }
.gallery-v7-wide { grid-column:span 7; }
.gallery-v7-feature { grid-column:span 5; }
.gallery-v7-image { display:block; position:relative; height:360px; overflow:hidden; background:#dbeaf2; }
.gallery-v7-large .gallery-v7-image { height:510px; }
.gallery-v7-tall .gallery-v7-image { height:510px; }
.gallery-v7-wide .gallery-v7-image { height:420px; }
.gallery-v7-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter .5s ease; }
.gallery-v7-card:hover .gallery-v7-image img { transform:scale(1.035); filter:saturate(1.06) contrast(1.02); }
.gallery-v7-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; padding:18px; color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,25,45,.38),transparent 35%,rgba(4,25,45,.05)); }
.gallery-v7-overlay span { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.16em; }
.gallery-v7-overlay i { width:42px;height:42px; display:grid;place-items:center; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); background:rgba(4,25,45,.48); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); }
.gallery-v7-caption { padding:23px 24px 27px; }
.gallery-v7-caption small { color:#1774a9; font-size:.64rem; letter-spacing:.14em; font-weight:800; }
.gallery-v7-caption h3 { margin:8px 0 8px; font-size:1.28rem; color:#10283f; }
.gallery-v7-caption p { margin:0; color:#6a7987; line-height:1.65; font-size:.9rem; }
.gallery-v7-feature {
  min-height:100%; padding:48px 40px; color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%, rgba(64,197,247,.24), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#061b34,#0a4e7d);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.gallery-feature-glow { position:absolute; width:260px;height:260px; right:-90px;bottom:-100px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(72,199,247,.18);filter:blur(75px); }
.gallery-feature-number { font-size:4rem; line-height:1; font-weight:700; color:rgba(255,255,255,.15); margin-bottom:38px; }
.gallery-v7-feature small { position:relative; z-index:1; color:#9fe0f8; letter-spacing:.15em; font-size:.65rem; font-weight:800; }
.gallery-v7-feature h3 { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:440px; margin:14px 0 18px; font-size:2.25rem; line-height:1.1; }
.gallery-v7-feature p { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:500px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.67); line-height:1.8; }
.gallery-feature-line { position:relative; z-index:1; margin-top:34px; width:90px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);overflow:hidden; }
.gallery-feature-line span { display:block;width:58%;height:100%;background:#69c9ef; }

.gallery-lightbox .modal-content { background:#061a31; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:0; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; box-shadow:0 30px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.gallery-lightbox .modal-dialog { max-width:1080px; }
.gallery-lightbox img { width:100%; max-height:72vh; object-fit:contain; background:#041326; }
.gallery-close { position:absolute; z-index:2; top:16px;right:16px;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);background:rgba(4,20,38,.55);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;backdrop-filter:blur(10px); }
.gallery-lightbox-copy { padding:25px 30px 28px; }
.gallery-lightbox-copy small { color:#8edaf6; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:.65rem; font-weight:800; }
.gallery-lightbox-copy h3 { margin:7px 0 6px; }
.gallery-lightbox-copy p { margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62); }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .gallery-mosaic-v7 { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-v7-large,.gallery-v7-tall,.gallery-v7-standard,.gallery-v7-wide,.gallery-v7-feature { grid-column:span 1; }
  .gallery-v7-large .gallery-v7-image,.gallery-v7-tall .gallery-v7-image,.gallery-v7-wide .gallery-v7-image { height:420px; }
  .gallery-v7-feature { min-height:420px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .gallery-mosaic-v7 { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }
  .gallery-v7-large,.gallery-v7-tall,.gallery-v7-standard,.gallery-v7-wide,.gallery-v7-feature { grid-column:span 1; }
  .gallery-v7-image,.gallery-v7-large .gallery-v7-image,.gallery-v7-tall .gallery-v7-image,.gallery-v7-wide .gallery-v7-image { height:390px; }
  .gallery-v7-feature { min-height:390px; padding:34px 27px; }
  .gallery-v7-feature h3 { font-size:1.9rem; }
  .gallery-count { margin-bottom:14px; }
}