Research always goes better when I wear my thinking cap.

I'm interested in computational astrophysics broadly - understanding complex astrophysical systems through large-scale parallel multiphysics simulations; carefully examining microphysics both for its own sake and so that it can be included quantitatively in larger-scale models; and developing and analyzing computational techniques for use in astrophysical simulations.

I currently study the physics of Type Ia supernovae; bubbles and turbulence in galaxy clusters; turbulence in disks; and efficient and accurate computational techniques for studying these phenomenon; I have also studied classical novae and the effects of large-scale structure on observational cosmology.

You can view my research statement online, or as a PDF. I also have a brief overview of my research accomplishments available as a PDF.