The Outer Space Institute is a highly interdisciplinary and international institute dedicated to space studies. The institute is a hub for subject matter experts in space, spanning a wide range of fields and producing interdisciplinary research in ways that have not been possible within the limited sights of specializations. In particular, the institute brings together perspectives from planetary scientists, political scientists, technologists, sociologists, international law experts, medical researchers, and policy and business advocates.My current research focus in the institute is on orbital debris and space resource extraction (space mining).

Initiate and maintain an independent research program. Develop observing programs and numerical experiments to investigate physical phenomena. Publish original research in leading journals and routinely give presentations of technical material at conferences to diverse audiences. Successfully apply for grants, manage research budgets, and mentor personnel. Serve as lead on projects involving orbital mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and observational astronomy. Prepare and run simulations on high-end computing facilities. Conduct statistical analyses of observational and simulation data. Teach advanced-level astronomy/physics courses, including ones suitable for graduate students. Liaise with the public to disseminate science. Daily activities include analytical methods, working with astronomical databases, and writing in a variety of programming and scripting languages, as well as mentoring students and helping to manage departmental affairs.

Initiate and maintain an independent research program. Develop observing programs and numerical experiments to investigate physical phenomena. Publish original research in leading journals and routinely give presentations of technical material at conferences to diverse audiences. Successfully apply for grants, manage research budgets, and mentor personnel. Serve as lead on projects involving orbital mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and observational astronomy. Prepare and run simulations on high-end computing facilities. Conduct statistical analyses of observational and simulation data. Teach advanced-level astronomy/physics courses, including ones suitable for graduate students. Liaise with the public to disseminate science. Daily activities include analytical methods, working with astronomical databases, and writing in a variety of programming and scripting languages, as well as mentoring students and helping to manage departmental affairs.

Conducted astronomy research using advanced computing methods and observational data. Mentored a Master’s degree student. Held Python and professional development workshops for graduate students.

Conducted astronomy research using advanced computing methods.

Conduct simulations of the electromagnetic response of left-handed meta-materials. Work conducted as a summer intern.

Conduct observational data analysis of astronomical sources. Work conducted as a summer intern.