Ph.D - Astronomy
Harvard University, Dept of Astronomy - 2009
Professional Preparation
M.S. - Astronomy
Harvard University, Dept of Astronomy - 2005
Harvard University, Dept of Astronomy - 2005
B.S. - Astronomy
California Institute of Technology - 2003
California Institute of Technology - 2003
Research Areas
Extrasolar planet detection and orbital dynamicsSearching for transiting extrasolar planets using small robotic telescopes
High precision photometry from space and from the ground
Orbital dynamics of extrasolar planetary systems
Astrophysical probes of tidal dissipation in giant planets and low mass stars
Publications
Constraints on Tidal Quality Factor in Kepler Eclipsing Binaries using Tidal Synchronization: A Frequency-Dependent Approach 2023 - Other
Constraints on tidal quality factor in Kepler eclipsing binaries using tidal synchronization: a frequency-dependent approach 2023 - Journal Article
HATS-74Ab, HATS-75b, HATS-76b, and HATS-77b: Four Transiting Giant Planets Around K and M Dwarfs 2022 - Journal Article
Comprehensive Bayesian Modeling of Tidal Circularization in Open Cluster Binaries part I: M 35, NGC 6819, NGC 188 2022 - Other
Comprehensive bayesian modeling of tidal circularization in open cluster binaries part I: M 35, NGC 6819, NGC 188 2022 - Journal Article
Awards
2018 Education & Public Outreach Award - Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas [2018]
Appointments
Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas, Department of Physics [2017–Present]
University of Texas at Dallas, Department of Physics [2017–Present]
Associate Research Scholar
Princeton University, Department of Astrophysical Sciences [2011–2017]
Princeton University, Department of Astrophysical Sciences [2011–2017]
Post-doctoral Fellow
Harvard College Observatory [2009–2011]
Harvard College Observatory [2009–2011]