Welcome!

I am a fifth-year PhD candidate and a Kathryn A. McCarthy Graduate Fellow at Tufts University, working with Prof. Anna Sajina. My research focuses on parameter estimation by combining machine learning techniques with observations and simulations to investigate the formation and evolution of galaxies, and the growth of intermediate-mass black holes. I analyze large astronomical datasets from the Subaru-HSC survey to explore the formation and quenching mechanisms of rare, massive quiescent galaxies in the early Universe.

In my spare time, I enjoy exploring new places, playing the piano, immersing myself in nature, making fresh pasta, and engaging in improv.

Photo Credits: Genevieve Beauchemin

Publications [Link]

Teaching and Mentorship

  • Astro 191: Radiative Processes in Astrophysics, GIFT Teacher Fellow (Fall 2024). For graduate students.
  • Mentorship: Leo Sajkov - undergraduate (Summer 2022), "Predicting Galaxy Parameters with Fully Connected Neural Networks"
  • Astronomy 09: Concepts of The Cosmos, TA (Spring 2021). For undergraduate students not planning to major in the physical sciences.
  • Astronomy 15: The Invisible Universe, TA (Fall 2020). For major and minors in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Outreach: Follow the link for more details and pictures

As a first-generation college student, I understand the challenges and uncertainties that come with navigating the path to higher education. This is why outreach is deeply personal and important to me. I especially visit middle and high schools in communities where many students will probably be the first in their families to attend college, offering them encouragement and direction. Every outreach presentation I give begins with a section on "how to become an astrophysicist, or scientist," outlining the degrees, skills, and steps required, offering them the roadmap I once searched for myself. I remember being in their shoes, full of dreams and curiosity, and it is my goal to inspire them to follow their aspirations. Engaging with students is always a rewarding experience. Their curiosity and excitement remind me why I love what I do, and it’s a privilege to be able to spark an interest in science and learning that could shape their futures.