Graduate Student Fellow
University of Delaware
Physics
Growing up in the Hudson Valley, New York, I always had a fascination with the stars. This interest led me to Villanova University where I obtained my B.S. in astronomy and astrophysics. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware. My research is in stellar astrophysics focusing on close binary stars, specifically cataclysmic variables. I use computer models to study the long term evolution of cataclysmic variables in hope of shedding light on the birth, life and death of these fascinating objects.