I'm currently very interested in studying the evolution and formation of galaxies through observational astronomy. Specifically, I'm interested in studying the processes by which star-forming galaxies are quenched, especially at higher redshift (z ≳ 3). A lot of interesting research has come out with the advent of JWST that allows us to analyze much fainter galaxies at earlier epochs, and I am hoping to research how these earlier galaxies were quenched, whether by mergers, AGN feedback, virial shock heating, or some other dominant factor.

I'm also extremely interested in developing and researching the photonics to observe the galaxies I wish to study. In particular, I find research in adaptive optics to be quite fascinating, as I would love to continue working in the development of new ground-based instrumentation. New and improved adaptive optics systems like the anticipated STRATA upgrade at the Keck telescopes would significantly improve the resolving capabilities of instruments like Liger. This would allow for newer ground-based instruments to observe far fainter objects, allowing us to probe further into the universe's history, and opening up more opportunities for observations at earlier epochs.