Research Interests

One of the most fundamental questions in astronomy is how planets are formed.

I am interested in addressing this key scientific question by determining what atmospheric properties can be used to trace the evolutionary history of giant planets. Both transiting, and directly imaged planets can have their spectra measured and studied. I aim to combine these two methods and analyze spectral features across giant planets to potentially reveal trends that could link their formation pathways. To test some of these methods, Brown Dwarfs are great test cases for spectroscopic analysis as they are substellar in mass, but are easier to observe due to lower contrast. JWST will revolutionize studies of giant planets, and with the main themes outlined in the Astro2020 decadal report, will pave the way towards formulating science objectives that are driving the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), to obtain spectra of another Earth.