I work at the intersection of particle physics and astrophysics, studying various aspects of physics beyond the Standard Model with a focus on understanding the particle nature of Dark Matter and the dark sector in which it resides, while simultaneously learning about the history of our Milky Way.
Topics include:
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The particle nature of dark matter through astrophysical observations
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Dark sector models with self interactions / dissipation / internal DOF
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Fluid descriptions of the dark sector
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N-body simulations and semi-analytical modeling
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Sub-Galactic structures including dwarf galaxies and stellar streams
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Out of equilibrium dynamics of astrophysical systems
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New techniques for direct detection of dark matter in the laboratory
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Searches for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider
