I am a fifth year PhD candidate in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science Department at Purdue University. I work with Dr. Michael Sori studying planetary geophysics and surface-interior interactions using numerical modeling. Currently, I am looking at the cratered terrains Ceres and Callisto. I use a combination of numerical methods like the finite element method (FEM) and analysis of topographic data to elucidate the interior structure of these bodies.
I received my BS in Geology and Mathematics with a minor in physics from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021. During my time there, I discovered my love of the physics behind geologic processes from the evolution of rivers to ground deformation of solid Earth. I hope to continue to study the Earth and planets using geophysical and numerical modeling.
In my free time, I fence (like with swords), play the saxophone and guitar, and run D&D games.