Images Directory

Profile Photo

Add your profile photo as profile.jpg in this directory. Recommended dimensions: 400x400 pixels or larger (square format).

To add your photo:

1. Take or select a professional headshot photo
2. Crop it to a square format
3. Resize to at least 400x400 pixels
4. Save as profile.jpg in this directory

If you don’t have a profile photo yet, you can create a placeholder using services like:

• https://avatar-placeholder.iran.liara.run/ (generates placeholder avatars)
• https://ui-avatars.com/ (generates initials avatars)

Publication PDFs

Store PDF files for your publications in the publications/ subdirectory:

• Create a folder: assets/images/publications/
• Name files clearly, e.g., smith2024-deep-learning.pdf
• Reference in _data/publications.yml as /assets/images/publications/filename.pdf

CV/Resume

Place your CV as cv.pdf in the parent assets/ directory:

• Path: assets/cv.pdf
• Keep it updated regularly
• Consider using LaTeX for professional formatting

Other Images

You can add other images for blog posts or pages here:

• Blog post images: assets/images/posts/
• General images: assets/images/

Optimization Tips

For faster loading times:

1. Compress images using tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim
2. Use appropriate formats: JPG for photos, PNG for graphics
3. Keep file sizes under 500KB when possible
4. Consider using WebP format for modern browsers