I am an astrophysicist and assistant professor in MIT's Physics Department and at the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. My research investigates how black holes form and evolve across cosmic time, exploring their origins and the role they play in shaping the universe. I am particularly interested in the Cosmic Dawn of our universe - the epoch when the first stars, galaxies, black holes, and quasars began to emerge.

To study the Cosmic Dawn, I use multi-wavelength data from observatories on the ground and in space, such as the James Webb Space Telescope or the Magellan Telescopes in Chile, to capture light from some of the most distant galaxies and quasars known in our universe. My research combines observational data with machine-learning models and cosmological simulations to understand how the first black holes formed and evolved across cosmic history to shape the galaxies we observe today.

I lead the Cosmic Dawn Group at the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. Our team brings together young researchers from around the world to tackle some of the biggest open questions in astrophysics. We're always excited to welcome new members — please reach out if you're interested in joining us.

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MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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