EDUCATION:
| The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Expected Graduation: August 2024 GPA: 4.000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Schreyer Honors College, University Park, PA Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics Bachelor of Science in Physics Minor in Mathematics |
Graduation: May 2019 GPA: 3.980 |
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Department of Astronomy, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduate Researcher August 2019 – Present
- Working under Dr. Michael Meyer (Dept. of Astronomy)
- Studying infrared detectors coupled with ground-based adaptive optics
- Using a cryochamber for the purpose of testing infrared detectors
- Processing high contrast imaging data and predicting yield of detectors for future missions
- Commissioning a new mid-infrared ground-based instrument at MMT
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University Park, PA
Researcher November 2016 – Present
- Working under Dr. Andrew Shannon and Dr. Rebekah Dawson (Dept. of Astronomy and Astrophysics)
- Running N-body simulations of planetary systems to study protoplanetary disks
- Studying the long term evolution of disks subjected to planetary sculpting
College of LSA, Ann Arbor, MI
Research Experience for Undergraduates May 2018 – August 2018
- Worked with Dr. Mario Mateo (Dept. of Astronomy)
- Polished ~160 optical fibers for use on the M2FS spectrograph
- Updated code for building plug plates by introducing new features, fixing bugs, and improving the GUI
- Assisted with Clay observations and observed two globular clusters for analysis of galactic center evolution
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ann Arbor, MI January 2020 – December 2020
Graduate Student Instructor
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University Park, PA
Learning Assistant August 2017 – May 2018
PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS:
- ApJ Paper January 2023
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- Longterm Stability of Planetary Systems formed from a Transitional Disk
- SPIE Presentation and Paper July 2022
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- MIRAC-5: A ground-based mid-IR instrument with the potential to detect ammonia in gas giants
- IR2022 Presentation February 2022
- AGU Fall 2021 Poster December 2021
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- Forming Hospitable Rocky Worlds with Some (But Not Too Much) Water
- EPSC 2021 Presentation September 2021
- A&A Paper July 2021
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- Exoplanets with ELT-METIS I: Estimating the Direct Imaging Yield Around Nearby Stars
- METIS Science Team Presentation June 2021
- AASTCS 8: Habitable Worlds Poster February 2021
- SPIE Presentation and Paper December 2020
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- The Michigan Infrared Test Thermal ELT N-band (MITTEN) Cryostat
- 233rd AAS Meeting Poster January 2019
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- Properties of Planets Formed in a Transitional Disk
- University of Michigan’s REU Program Presentation August 2018
- Eberly College of Science Undergraduate Poster Symposium October 2017
- Penn State’s REU Program Presentation August 2017
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
JPL Astrophysics Mission Design School, Pasadena, CA February 2023 – April 2023
- Studied successful mission design practices
- Designed a mission for a mock NASA announcement of opportunity
Lunar Lion, University Park, PA
General Control Software Member February 2016 – May 2019
Eberly College of Science Student Council, University Park, PA
Public Relations Chair September 2015 – May 2019
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
Stellar Astrophysics 1 & 2 High Energy Astrophysics
Modern Astronomical Techniques Structure and Content of Galaxies
The Extragalactic Universe Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
Statistical Mechanics Spacecraft Technology
Theoretical Mechanics Quantum Mechanics
Fluids and Thermodynamics Electricity and Magnetism
Wave Motion and Quantization Topics in Contemporary Physics
Thermal Physics Electronics for Scientists
Special and General Relativity Experimental Physics
Programming for Engineers with C++
SKILLS:
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Python, IDL, SolidWorks, and STK
- Practiced in various laboratory work including part production and implementation
- Worked in Windows, Linux, and Unix environments
- Updated GUIs to improve user-friendliness and accessibility
- Experienced in public speaking, organization, and time management skills
