PhD Candidate in Physics at MIT
My research interests are primarily aligned with experimental particle physics, with a focus on instrumentation for dark matter searches and specializing in data acquisition.
I developed the KrIO board and software framework to provide a standardized data acquisition platform for small-to-medium scale experiments. The board is hls4ml-ready and is designed to be compatible with a variety of sensors, by providing a standardized edge-connector for easy-to-design custom frontend boards.
As a member of the SpinQuest collaboration, I focus on upgrading the detector for increased sensitivity to various dark sector portal searches, primarily dark photons. In addition, I manage the experiment's data acquisition system, and am currently working on an upgrade to allow for streaming data at 54MHz.
Services for Optimized Network Inference on Coprocessors (SONIC) is a framework based on Nvidia's Triton that makes it easy for large scale scientific experiments (such as those at the Large Hadron Collider) to better use distributed heterogenous compute services for machine learning inference. My involvement primarily relates to packaging and distribution for ease of deployment with current scientific software suites, as well as the creation of a new inference server, Nereid, that is designed to be more flexible and easier to deploy than Triton.
I analyzed data from the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at CERN with Professor Stephen Schnetzer at Rutgers University to search for evidence of bottom-type vector-like quarks (VLQs) present in many models involving a composite Higgs boson.
I worked with hydrodynamic simulations of quark-gluon plasma that resulted from heavy ion collisions with Professor Jacquelyn Noronha-Hostler at Rutgers. My involvement was focused on computational performance optimization and preparing files for initial condition generation.
Through the REU Program in Physics at Purdue University, I worked with Professor Andreas Jung on hardware upgrades for the CMS detector at CERN. In particular, I focused on thermal conductivity testing for the carbon fiber mounting system for the forward pixel tracker. I also designed the data acquisition and monitoring system for a testbench for the tracker's mixed-phase CO2 cooling system, releasing the py2700 software package to interface with the Keithley 2700-series multimeter.
A selection of technical projects I have built outside of my research.
MakePoster is a web application that allows users to create and customize scientific conference posters. It runs entirely in the user's browser and provides a user-friendly interface designed to replace slideshow software for poster creation and presentation.
Phidler is a desktop application to simplify photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and simulation. It provides a user-friendly interface for designing PICs, running simulations, and visualizing results, making it easier for researchers and engineers to build photonic devices. A key feature of Phidler is that instead of generating GDS files directly, it generates a GDSFactory-based Python script that can be run to generate the GDS file, allowing for easy integration with other software and workflows. It also includes a command-line interface (CLI) for advanced users who prefer to work in a terminal environment, as well as a Claude code integration (synchronized with the aoftware undo/redo stack) to streamline creation of more complex circuits.
MoveMyBikeFit is a web application that allows users to analyze and visualize their cycling fit as well as transfer it between bikes. I built this when I was searching for the optimal frame size for my new bike and, as a visual person, I wanted to see how different brands compared. While other tools exist, none allowed me to look at seat setback and stem/handlebar reach. The application includes a variety of recent dropbar bike frames and allows users to add their own frames via pull request.
CritLab is a locally-run web application that interfaces with intervals.icu to provide a platform for users to analyze and visualize their cycling race data, built on JavaScript and WebAssembly. It allows users to generate detailed insights into their performance.
Beyond my research, I am involved in a variety of committees, student organizations, and outreach initiatives.
I have served on the MIT Physics Graduates Advising Graduate Admissions committee since I have been a graduate student at MIT. Through this committee, I have both organized and been a mentor for the Physics Graduate Application Assistance Program (PhysGAAP), where we focus on mentoring aspiring physics PhD students as they navigate the admissions process.
I have served on the MIT Physics Graduate Student Council since 2022, which focuses on improving the graduate student experience in the MIT Physics Department.
I have served on the A3D3 Equity and Career committee since its founding, which aims to make the institute a welcoming environment for all. My responsibilities on this committee have included reviewing applications for the postbac program and organizing training events, as well as managing the institute mentorship program.
I have been a member of the MIT Graduate Student Council External Affairs Committee Bike Safety Working Group since 2025. In this role, I work with the City of Cambridge and MIT to improve bike safety for the MIT community.
I have been a volunteer mechanic at the MIT Bike Lab since 2024, and I currently serve as the lab's treasurer. The Bike Lab is a student-run bike repair shop that provides free repairs to the MIT community.
I have been a member of the MIT Tech Model Railroad Club (TMRC) since 2023, where I work on the club's model railroad layout and help maintain the club's facilities, with a particular focus on the layout electronics. TMRC is a student-run club that has been in operation since 1946. I serve as the club's governor, and I am responsible for managing the club's finances and operations.
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