Currently, I’m a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University. Working with Prof. Shuo Zhang, I investigate the X-ray, gamma-ray, and VHE universe using space-based and terrestrial telescopes.

In 2024, I obtained my PhD from the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. There, I worked with my advisor Prof. Abe Falcone to study pulsars, blazars, and more using multiwavelength observations and machine learning.

I am also involved in teaching, outreach, and service; I’ve designed and conducted several undergraduate courses, and I’m active in local science outreach as well. Outside of academics, I enjoy martial arts, Dungeons and Dragons, reading, and playing the string bass.

Experience

  • –present
    Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University

Education

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    Case Western Reserve University, BS - Physics
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    Case Western Reserve University, BS - Astronomy
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    The Pennsylvania State University, PhD - Astronomy & Astrophysics

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