I am an Assistant Professor of Physics at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, Michigan State University, working in nuclear theory. My research focuses on the thermodynamic properties of dense, strongly interacting matter, which I study through theoretical modeling of relativistic heavy-ion collisions using dynamical simulations.

Beyond research, I put a lot of effort into teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the nuclear physics community. In my classes, I aim to make difficult physics feel approachable without making it shallow (check out my teaching materials). In my service roles, I focus on creating practical structures that support mentoring, professional development, and a healthy scientific community.