My research interest lies in the field of cosmology, focusing on the study of the universe's structure, origin, and evolution. Under the guidance of Dr. Mathew Madhavacheril in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, my research centers on exploding stars, known as supernovae, to better understand the universe's expansion. I am using data from Type Ia supernovae as cosmic markers to measure how fast the universe is growing and to learn more about mysterious forces like dark energy that drive this expansion. With the support of CURF and University Scholars, I am currently working on a project that examines the relationship between the brightness of these supernovae and their distance from Earth, comparing real data from the PantheonPlus supernova dataset with predictions from computer simulations. Outside of my research, I am a member of the Penn Aerospace Club’s Design Build Fly Team and dance in student-run productions with the Penn Ballet Company.

• Research Assistant to Dr. Mathew Madhavacheril, Department of Physics & Astronomy
• Intern at TRIUMF, Canada's national particle accelerator center

See also: Decoding Dark Energy: Exploring the Expanding Universe

I am currently and undergraduate research at the Mathijssen Lab with a research interest in applied physics. I have been with the Mathijssen Lab since my freshman year! I am working on two projects, one involves studying the collective motion of micro-organisms in fluid and how it affects their surroundings, and the other involves studying micro-organisms inside porous media created using hydrogels which are like orbeez (definitely nostalgic). Each of these projects combine fluid mechanics and biology to help researchers understand how to harness the natural environment to design useful technologies. Outside of research I am a part of the Penn Women in Physics, Penn Benjamins, and National Research Conference at Penn clubs because I learned about the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to learning from University Scholars. Outside of classes I enjoy reading books like the Poppy Wars series and watching shows such as Pyramid Game, All of Us Are Dead, and “Night Has Come”.

My research interests involve machine learning/AI and climate change. Besides these interests, I am currently exploring new research avenues. Recently, I interned under Professor Franz Weber, who studies REM sleep in mice. His research expertise primarily focuses on neuroscience and the mechanisms that control REM sleep. Under his guidance, I developed a machine learning algorithm to detect p-waves (peaks) in brain state data during REM sleep. I also interned under Professor Charles Yang, whose research focuses on cognitive science, language acquisition, and natural language processing. Under his guidance, I created a computer science algorithm that mimics how humans learn and form pattern recognition. Besides my research, I am also a CIS 1200 TA and part of an investment club. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading, and getting boba with friends.