Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D. (Astronomy & Astrophysics, Expected)

University of Michigan

M.Sc. (Astronomy & Astrophysics)

University of Michigan

B.S. (Astrophysics), summa cum laude

University of Chicago

• ACCESS EXPLORE Computational Grant ($5,000)

• Lunar & Planetary Institute Career Development Award ($1,000)
• Universities Space Research Association Travel Fund ($2,000)

• Fannie and John Hertz Fellowship ($250,000)
• Rackham Science Award ($72,000)
• Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Fellowship ($4,000)

• Enrico Fermi Scholar, Physical Sciences Collegiate Divisional Honors
• University of Chicago Dean's List

• Robert Maynard Hutchins Scholar
• University of Chicago Dean's List

• Metcalf Scholarship ($5,000)
• University of Chicago Dean's List

• National Merit Scholarship ($8,000)

• ^*ASTRO 5835: Seminar in Planetary Science, University of Colorado Boulder

• ^†Great Lakes Exoplanet Area Meeting 6
• DiRAC Seminar, University of Washington
• Star and Planet Formation Seminar Series, University of Michigan
• Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Workshop, Fellow Showcase
• Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science X
• Exoplanet Coffee, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• ^*‡American Astronomical Society Journal Author Series

• Star and Planet Formation Seminar Series, University of Michigan
• ^*Yale Stars & Exoplanets Seminar Series
• Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science IX
• ^†Division of Dynamical Astronomy 55
• Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 55
• Small Body Assessment Group Meeting 30

• ^‡Society of Astronomy Students, University of Michigan
• Michigan State University AstroCoffee
• ^†Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science VIII
• ^†American Astronomical Society Meeting 241

Scientific Referee

Astronomy and Astrophysics; The Astrophysical Journal; Advances in Space Research; Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

• Astronomy and Astrophysics (2024)
• The Astrophysical Journal (2024)
• Advances in Space Research (2025)
• Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (2025)

Examiner, University of Michigan Astronomy Ph.D. Mock Preliminary Examinations

Chair, ERES XI Scientific Organizing Committee

• Chaired the organization of the ERES XI conference at the University of Michigan and helped introduce Michigan into the cycle of ERES conference hosts.

Member, ERES X Scientific Organizing Committee

• Assisted in organizing and planning for the ERES X conference at Princeton.

Physicist, Adopt-a-Physicist

• Engaged high school physics students in discussions about my field and work to help demystify science and academic careers.

Letter Writer, Letters to a Pre-Scientist

• Wrote letters to a middle school student about my path and experiences to make STEM careers feel more accessible.

ERES Mission and Vision Committee Member

• Helped define the mission and goals of the ERES Conference Series.

President, Ryerson Astronomical Society

University of Chicago

• Hosted lectures, observing nights, and dark-sky trips.
• Helped maintain the historic observatory.
• Organized educational events for children and non-scientists.
• RAS is the undergraduate astronomical society at the University of Chicago.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Chicago

• Spring 2023: Astronomy 21100: Computational Methods for Astrophysics
• Autumn 2022: Astronomy 20500: Introduction to Python Programming with Applications to Astro Statistics
• Spring 2022: Astronomy 21100: Computational Methods for Astrophysics
• Autumn 2021: Astronomy 20500: Introduction to Python Programming with Applications to Astro Statistics
• Autumn 2020: Astronomy 18400: From the Big Bang to Human Consciousness

Instructor, United Studios of Self Defense

Menlo Park, CA

• Black belt, first degree, Shaolin Kempo.
• Tutored lower ranks, taught classes, and judged tournaments.

Trans Astronautica, LLC

Roger Hanlon Lab

• Worked on quantifying cephalopod camouflage using Fourier transforms and cone-catch color analysis.
• Created a novel algorithm for performing Fourier transforms on in situ data.

BeamSea LiDAR, LLC

• Created algorithms for motion compensation in undersea LiDAR systems.

Doyal Harper Lab

• Programmed software to analyze star-forming regions using the HAWC+ polarimetric instrument.