I found chemistry fascinating from early childhood through the influence of my father, who was a polymer chemist. We used to perform fun and messy experiments and answer tricky and endless questions. I always tended to pay a lot – for some friends even too much – attention to detail in other, more ordinary, activities. My interest in molecular physics and chemistry developed in primary school back in my home country Poland, where chemistry was taught from year 8. In high school I read academic books on physical chemistry, molecular interactions, and solid-state physics. I was fascinated by the structure of crystals and the possibility of creating molecules from atoms, that I was able to explain using quantum physics. Surprisingly, at some point I detoured from my primary interest and decided to study Polish linguistics… However, after 2 years, I was finally convinced that my career was in chemistry. After successfully submitting my bachelor’s thesis on the terminology of quantum chemistry, I returned to my ultimate adventure with chemistry. I concentrated my efforts on physical chemistry and defended my M.Sc. in nanotechnology. I knew I wanted to do my Ph.D. abroad and chose the United Kingdom to study nanoscale electrochemistry. I further strengthened my knowledge and confidence in the subject and eventually, focused on an interdisciplinary and demanding field of biomolecular sensing.