About
I work with Dr. Lia Corrales to model dust grains in the interstellar medium by modeling spectra of low-mass X-ray binaries. I use GEMS (glass embedded with metals and sulfides) models of dust grains to model these spectra, which can provide a better model of the interstellar medium. Understanding the composition of dust grains can inform models of planetary formation and how stars eject material when they end their lives on the main sequence.
I have very diverse research interests. In the past, I have worked with clustering algorithms to study young star clusters; modeled spectra of post-starburst galaxies; and investigated a rare type of transient found in supermassive black holes. I enjoy any research that lets me work with real data to explain the universe.
