Thoughtful Researcher at Desk

A minimal editorial illustration of an adult male researcher sitting at a desk with a laptop, looking slightly confused and thoughtful while reading peer-review comments. He rests one hand lightly on his chin, with a subtle concerned expression. Very simple composition, refined black line drawing, restrained and sophisticated visual style. Contemporary editorial illustration suitable for a professional academic audience. Natural adult body proportions and facial features. Minimal details, clean thin lines, plenty of white space. Slightly imperfect hand-drawn quality, but polished and intelligent. The mood should feel calm, mature, understated and relatable not cute, not comedic. White background. Black and white only. No text, no speech bubbles, no decorative elements. Avoid manga, anime, cartoon, chibi, kawaii, exaggerated facial expressions, childish illustration, clip art, corporate stock illustration, 3D rendering, photorealism, heavy shading, complex backgrounds.