Research & Work Experience

For the full list of publications, talks, awards, and skills, see my CV.

Undergraduate Researcher in Astronomy

Steward Observatory, University of Arizona (Advisor: Prof. Egami) — Nov 2023 – Present

• Develop software for forward-modeling galaxy kinematics using JWST/NIRCam imaging and grism spectroscopy
• Research high-redshift galaxies and process incoming JWST imaging and spectroscopic data
• Identify and analyze transient and variable sources in JWST survey data

Dorrit Hoffleit Research Scholar

Yale University (Advisors: Prof. Geha & Prof. Bellinger) — June – August 2026

• Studied RR Lyrae stars in the Draco dwarf galaxy using spectroscopic and photometric survey data
• Developed Bayesian statistical methods to measure stellar radial velocities and estimate distances
• Applied stellar-evolution modeling to study the physical properties of pulsating stars

Research in Mathematical Physics — Islands Project

Mathematics Department, University of Arizona (Advisor: Prof. Cherkis) — Oct 2024 – April 2026

• Conducted independent research on Nahm equations, constructing new and higher-order solutions
• Rebuilt the Islands Project website to support student engagement in mathematical physics research
• Recipient of an RII Undergraduate Research Award supporting this project

Grader, Mathematics Department

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ — Aug 2025 – May 2026

• Graded weekly problem sets, quizzes, and midterms for MATH 454 (ODEs and Stability Theory) and MATH 313 (Linear Algebra)
• Wrote detailed solution manuals and gave written feedback emphasizing mathematical rigor
• Identified common conceptual errors and collaborated with instructors to address them

Internship, Mechanical Engineering Workshop

FH Aachen University, Essen, Germany — Jan – Mar 2023

• Gained hands-on experience with workshop machinery and tools (lathes, mills, column drills, calipers, bench vices)
• Developed the ability to interpret and create technical schematics and diagrams