Computational astrobiology · workflows · science communication
I study chemical possibility on worlds beyond Earth.
I'm a PhD student in Planetary Science & Astrobiology at Purdue, where I build automated scientific workflows that connect computational chemistry, thermodynamic modeling, prebiotic chemistry, planetary environments, and future mission science.
Photo by John Underwood / Purdue University
Selected Work
Focused projects across research, tooling, and public understanding.
01Prebiotic Chemistry on Titan
Modeling how life's molecular building blocks could become accessible in Titan-relevant environments.
Prebiotic Chemistry on Titan
Modeling how life's molecular building blocks could become accessible in Titan-relevant environments.
Question
Which organic products could become accessible on Titan's surface?
Method
Thermodynamic modeling of the molecular inventory in impact melt pools.
Why it matters
This connects prebiotic chemistry to future mission science for NASA's Dragonfly mission.
02Research Automation Workflows
Building Python-based workflows that make computational chemistry and thermodynamic modeling more reproducible.
Research Automation Workflows
Building Python-based workflows that make computational chemistry and thermodynamic modeling more reproducible.
Question
How can scientific workflows become clearer, faster, and easier to reproduce?
Method
Python tools for Gaussian input generation, thermochemical data parsing, Cantera equilibrium modeling, and figure generation.
Why it matters
Better workflows reduce repetitive labor, clarify assumptions, and make complex research easier to inspect, share, and build upon.
03Science Communication
Translating astrobiology, space science, and scientific uncertainty into accessible public-facing stories.
Science Communication
Translating astrobiology, space science, and scientific uncertainty into accessible public-facing stories.
Question
How can complex science become easier to understand without losing nuance?
Method
Videos, writing, presentations, educational content, and audience-specific storytelling.
Why it matters
Science communication helps people connect technical ideas with curiosity, meaning, and possibility.