u/Existing-Bad-3630

Im in my first year of uni and this morning I was doing some readings for my class. I see my last name and because it’s not common, I ask my dad about it. Turns out he’s my grandfathers second cousin and used to teach at UOA and now teaches at AUT. He’s got a doctorate in the degree Ive started. Never heard of him until today but Im kind of interested in learning more / maybe meeting him — though I’m scared it might be a little weird on his end. Im not sure what I can do with this information but my choice of study is pretty competitive so any advice?