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Biography

Expected Graduation: 2026
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Research Topic(s): Glass NMR
Faculty Mentor Name and Department: Paul Rulis, Physics Department

I first became interested in undergraduate research after hearing about the fascinating work my peers were conducting at º£½ÇÂÛ̳. Motivated to contribute to meaningful projects, I spoke with my professors and was soon invited by Professor Paul Rulis to join the computational physics research group. Here, I started my first research project, joining a new research collaboration with Honeywell on glass modeling.

Since then, my research experience has expanded significantly. In Summer 2025, I participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Texas A&M University, where I worked in the combined fields of material and nuclear physics. My project focused on modeling radiation effects on a novel heavy-ion detector. This work involved advanced numerical modeling, high-performance computing, and detailed data analysis.

In Spring 2025, I presented material physics research, conducted in the computational physics group at º£½ÇÂÛ̳, at the American Physical Society (APS) March Meeting. Here, I shared my research with an audience of researchers from around the world. This experience allowed me to engage with experts in my field, receive valuable feedback, and further develop my scientific communication skills.

At º£½ÇÂÛ̳, I continue my role as both a Physics and Mathematics major, balancing my coursework with ongoing research. Each week typically begins with meetings to review progress, address challenges, and plan new objectives. My work alternates between computational modeling, data processing, and literature review, often conducted in campus labs or remotely.

Undergraduate research has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional development. It has strengthened my problem-solving abilities, introduced me to collaborative scientific environments, and provided a foundation of skills- from programming to scientific writing. These skills have undoubtedly prepared me for my future in graduate school and beyond.