About Me

I am a theoretical astrophysicist and fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Division of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I conduct research on astrophysical dynamics with Professors Brad Hansen and Smadar Naoz. I am broadly interested in studying the dynamical processes that sculpt the observed diversity of exoplanets and exoplanetary system architectures. My current research focuses on the eccentric migration and tidal disruption of gas giant planets. I am also interested in the disruption of stars in supermassive black hole binaries.

I completed my M.S. in astrophysics in the UCLA Galactic Center Group with Professors Tuan Do and Andrea Ghez. My research used near-infrared observations to study accretion onto the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole. Originally from Michigan, I completed my B.S. in physics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

In my free time, I like to surf and play competitive Pokémon VGC.