Biography

My first taste of astronomy was at a public star party just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As soon as I glimpsed through the observatory telescope to see the colorful bands and bright moons of Jupiter, I knew that I would dedicate my life to understanding our universe and how it came to be. I earned a B.S. in Physics and a B.S. in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the Pennsylvania State University. There, I discovered my calling in the form of quasars - supermassive black holes consuming matter at the centers of galaxies. I continued my studies in the MASt. in Astrophysics program at the University of Cambridge. My doctoral research will aim to find high-redshift quasars and study the Epoch of Reionization, a period of great change marking the end of the Cosmic Dark Ages and the beginning of the universe we are familiar with today. I hope that my work will advance our understanding of the history and evolution of the universe. Alongside research, I will work to improve accessibility and inclusivity in my field through advocacy and outreach as a Gates-Cambridge Scholar and member of the Institute of Astronomy. I am thankful for this opportunity, and I look forward to being a part of this incredible scholar community.

Previous Education

University of Cambridge Astrophyics 2022
Pennsylvania State University Astronomy and Astrophysics 2021
Pennsylvania State University Physics 2021