About Me
I am an Assistant Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University and the Space Telescope Science Institute. I’m a Computational Astrophysicist with 4+ years of specialized experience in high-performance computing and numerical simulations. My research centers on cosmological hydrodynamical simulations, with a focus on galaxy formation and evolution—particularly the interaction between galaxies and their surrounding halos. In my current role, I study emission-line predictions from the FOGGIE simulation.
I earned my Ph.D. in May 2024 from the University of Victoria. During my doctoral research, I explored the origins and dynamics of the multiphase structure of the circumgalactic medium (CGM), investigated the statistics and properties of dual AGNs as precursors to binary supermassive black holes, and studied the host galaxies of merging black holes emitting low-frequency gravitational wave radiation.
Additionally, I am developing a novel approach to enhance the resolution of the CGM in numerical simulations without simultaneously increasing the resolution of galaxies—an otherwise computationally expensive requirement. Using the massively parallel GIZMO. code, this method allows for more realistic modeling of the spatial and dynamical structures in the CGM while maintaining computational efficiency.
Beyond my research, I’ve actively mentored students and led academic initiatives at the University of Victoria, reflecting my commitment to both scientific progress and community engagement.
As you explore my website, you’ll find more about my research, publications, and the contributions I hope to make to astrophysics. I’m always open to collaboration and conversation—feel free to get in touch. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your journey through the cosmos with me! 🚀🔭