I am the Victor F. Weisskopf Assistant Professor at MIT in the Physics Department and the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. My research explores the origins of black holes and their role in shaping our universe — from the Cosmic Dawn to the present day.
I study how the first black holes and galaxies formed and evolved, using data from observatories on Earth and in space like the James Webb Space Telescope and the Magellan Telescopes in Chile. By combining these observations with machine-learning models and cosmological simulations, I trace how the earliest black holes shape the galaxies we see 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 big open questions in astrophysics. We're always excited to welcome new members — please reach out if you're interested in joining us.