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I'm a DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellow, additionally supported by the Institute for Advanced Computational Science.</p> <p>I've contributed to a number of research projects, from computer science middle school curriculum to gamma-ray pulsars, to explore and expand my research capabilities. I often work at national laboratories, including SLAC National Accelerator Lab, Los Alamos National Lab, and the National Renewable Energy Lab.</p> <p>I currently work on the <a href="https://amrex-astro.github.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AMReX Astro suite<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a> of hydrodynamic simulation codes.</p> <p>I also advocate for kids, and I work to improve students' quality of life. I like to pay attention to effective science outreach, communication, and pedagogy. In my free time, I enjoy music, dance, and games.</p> <h2 id="news">News</h2> <ul><li>[January 2025] Classes begun in electrodynamics and lab studies</li> <li>[December 2024] Interdepartmental <a href="https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/inaugural-5k-challenge-highlights-departmental-camaraderie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Physics and Chemistry 5K<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a> hosted</li> <li>[November 2024] <a href="https://sc24.supercomputing.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supercomputing 2024<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a> attended in Atlanta, GA</li> <li>[November 2024] Work begun to examine student quality of life at Stony Brook University</li> <li>[August 2024] Support received from Institute for Advanced Computational Science through <a href="https://iacs.stonybrook.edu/opportunities/awards/recruit-award.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Recruit Award<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a></li> <li>[August 2024] Classes begun in statistical mechanics and simulation</li> <li>[August 2024] <a href="https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/grad-physics-astronomy/resources/Comps" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Comprehensive exam<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a> passed in quantum mechanics</li> <li>[August 2024] Floating photovoltaics simulation presented to <a href="https://www.nrel.gov/computational-science/computational-applications-energy-research.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">High-Performance Algorithms and Complex Fluids<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a> group at National Renewable Energy Lab</li> <li>[July 2024] Hydrodynamics benchmark presented at Computational Science Graduate Fellowship <a href="https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/conf/2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">program review<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" 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May 2023 - Present</li> <li><strong>B.S. Physics, B.S. Computer Science</strong> - Utah State University <br>
Sept 2018 - May 2022</li></ul> <h2 id="projects">Projects</h2> <p><a href="/projects/">→ Full list</a></p> <div class="md-card show-border"><!----> <!----> <div class="card-content"><p><strong>Examining Reaction Networks used in Convection Models in Helium Shells of Sub-Chandrasehkar White Dwarfs</strong></p> <p>This project simulates the explosion of a dense white dwarf star. In the model, a helium layer surrounds the star. Initial ignition of the helium layer can cause the helium, then the star itself, to burn and explode as a type of supernova. Computer simulations of this phenomemon, by necessity, ignore elements or chemical reactions, in order to simplify the problem enough to be tractable. In this work, I explore the sensitivity of the explosion to such modifications by comparing complicated simulations with their simpler counterparts.</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/AMReX-Astro/Castro" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simulation Code<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg></a></p></div></div></div> <div class="page-edit"><!----> <!----></div> <!----> </div> <!----></div></div>
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