Student Information
Graduate Student
Astrophysics
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Long Bio
I utilize shock experiments on platforms such as the Sandia Z Machine, LLE's OMEGA-EP platform, and light gas-guns (e.g. at the Institute for Shock Physics) to develop the equations of state for planetary materials such as hydrated rocks, liquid methane, and other mixed compositions. These equations of state can allow us to better model impacts during late-stage accretion and understand the formation of Water-Worlds and mini-Neptunes.
My primary interests include learning experimental techniques for characterizing material response under high pressure and the development of Equations of State for use in hydrocodes.
Education
- B.S. in Planetary Science and Applied Physics at Purdue University, Main Campus, Spring '22
- Began PhD in Fall '22 at UC Davis, transferred to ASU beginning Fall '24
Research Interests
Planet interiors, Planet formation, Shock physics, Equation of State Development