IDENTITY PRESERVATION INSTRUCTION:
Using the uploaded photo as reference, preserve the person's exact facial features, face shape, eye color, skin tone, and unique characteristics while transforming them into a professional academic or researcher. Maintain the core identity and likeness throughout the transformation.

TRANSFORMATION DESCRIPTION:
Transform the subject into a graduate student or researcher in a professional academic setting. Apply appropriate academic attire such as a blazer, button-down shirt, or smart casual sweater. Style the hair in a neat, professional manner suitable for academic environments. The overall appearance should convey intelligence, dedication, and scholarly professionalism.

STYLE AND AESTHETIC PARAMETERS:
- Art style: Photorealistic, professional portrait photography with cinematic quality
- Lighting conditions: Soft studio lighting or natural window light with subtle rim lighting to create depth and dimension
- Color palette: Warm, professional tones with muted backgrounds; focus on natural skin tones with enhanced clarity
- Background treatment: Slightly blurred academic environment (library, laboratory, or university setting) or clean neutral background; maintain focus on the subject
- Facial expression: Thoughtful, confident, approachable academic expression
- Clothing details: Crisp academic attire with visible texture (blazer fabric, shirt collar, etc.)
- Accessories: Optional glasses, academic badge, or notebook to enhance scholarly theme
- Skin texture: Natural with slight professional retouching while preserving original features
- Hair styling: Neat, professional cut with natural texture and movement

TECHNICAL QUALITY PARAMETERS:
- High resolution, 4K, detailed
- Sharp focus on face and eyes
- Professional quality portrait photography
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 or 4:5 (portrait orientation)
- Depth of field: Shallow to medium for professional look
- Color grading: Professional portrait color grading
- Detail enhancement: Fine details in clothing texture and facial features

NEGATIVE PROMPT GUIDANCE:
Avoid: distorted features, unrealistic proportions, blurry face, loss of likeness, unnatural skin smoothing, over-processed appearance, mismatched clothing proportions, artificial lighting artifacts, background distractions, low resolution, pixelation, facial asymmetry, unnatural eye reflections

USER CUSTOMIZATION:
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
For best results, ensure the original photo has good lighting and clear facial visibility. The transformation will maintain your identity while elevating your appearance to match academic professional standards.