Research

I am a PhD candidate researching black holes and gravitational waves, with a focus on the quasinormal modes (QNMs) excited during the ringdown phase of a perturbed black hole as it settles into its final Kerr state.

My current work involves the identification of QNMs and nonlinear features in numerical relativity (NR) waveforms obtained via Cauchy-characteristic extraction (CCE), specifically those produced by the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaboration. Previously, I investigated the spatial structure of both first- and second-order QNMs, developing a novel numerical technique to analyze their angular properties. More recently, I have been working on a Bayesian framework for detecting QNMs in NR waveforms.

Broadly, I am interested in the intersection of theoretical and fundamental physics with astrophysical and cosmological observations—particularly in areas such as black holes and tests of general relativity that are grounded in current or future observations. I also have an interest in the philosophy of physics.

In addition, I engage in science communication, regularly writing scripts, producing content, and giving talks on physics topics for non-specialist audiences.

Publications

Black-hole Cartography

Teaching

Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Part II Supervisor

Career