Research Interests: High Energy Astrophysics, Astronomical Instrumentation

Research: 

• X-ray spectroscopy of supernova remnants
• Instrument design / raytracing for sounding rockets, CubeSats, Explorer, and flagship missions
• X-ray grating fabrication and testing
• Grazing incidence mirrors
• Identification of unusual astronomical sources using machine learning
• Students interact with collaborators at NASA, Harvard-Smithsonian, and other institutions around the world.

Teaching Interests: Introductory Astronomy, Professional Development for Graduate Students