I completed my Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Utah, where I worked with Dr. Anil Seth on both theoretical and observational astrophysics research focused on the dense nuclei of nearby galaxies and the massive black holes (MBHs) they host, with an emphasis on galaxy evolution and black hole formation/growth.

My current research involves utilizing tidal disruption events (which occur when a star passes close enough to an MBH to be shredded apart by tidal forces) to measure black hole demographics in low-mass galaxies and place constraints on the growth mechanism behind the most massive black holes observed today.

In general, my research interests include:

• Massive Star Clusters: origin, evolution, and dynamics.

• Tidal Disruption Events: demographics, theoretical/observed rates, simulations, and detection.

• Massive Black Holes: formation, growth, and co-evolution with host galaxies/nuclear star clusters