Education
- Ph.D. in Physics (2009), University of Toledo
- M.S. in Physics (2007), University of Toledo
- B.S. in Astronomy (2002), Case Western Reserve University
Positions
- Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Toledo (Aug 2024 - Present)
- Adjunct Instructor, University of Toledo (Jan 2024 - Aug 2024)
- Research Scientist, Eureka Scientific (Nov 2017 - May 2023)
- Adjunct Instructor, Terra State Community College (Aug 2021 - Dec 2022)
- Research Scientist, University of Washington (Dec 2014 - Oct 2017)
- Adjunct Instructor, Seattle University (Sep 2015 - Jun 2016)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Washington (Jan 2011 - Nov 2014)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Toledo (Aug 2009 - Dec 2010)
- Adjunct Instructor, Northwest State Community College (Jan 2010 - May 2010)
- Research Assistant, University of Toledo (Aug 2007 - Jul 2009)
- Teaching Assistant, University of Toledo (Aug 2004 - Jul 2007)
Observing
- Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
- Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS)
- High and medium-resolution UV spectra of stars probing the Galactic ISM (111 orbits; Co-I)
- High-resolution far-UV spectra of stars in the Vela supernova remnant (12 orbits; PI)
- High-resolution far-UV spectra of stars near pointings from the GOT C+ survey (12 orbits; Co-I)
- High-resolution far-UV spectra of stars in the supernova remnant IC 443 (10 orbits; PI)
- McDonald Observatory
- Harlan J. Smith 2.7-meter Telescope
- Tull Spectrograph: high-resolution optical spectra of stars for studies of interstellar absorption lines (90+ nights)
- Hobby Eberly Telescope (HET)
- High Resolution Spectrograph (HRS): high-resolution optical spectra to study Li isotope ratios in interstellar clouds (19.3 hours)
- Habitable-zone Planet Finder (HPF): moderate-resolution near-IR spectra to study chemical fractionation in diffuse molecular clouds (13.5 hours)
- Apache Point Observatory (APO)
- Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC) 3.5-meter Telescope
- ARC Echelle Spectrograph (ARCES): moderate-resolution optical spectra of stars for studies of stellar and interstellar absorption lines (50+ nights)
- Ritter Observatory
- Ritter 1-meter Telescope: echelle spectra of variable stars for long-term monitoring
Publications
Service
- NASA Astrophysics Data Analysis Program (ADAP) Review Panel (2022)
- Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Mid-Cycle Review Panel (Cycle 25)
- Referee for ApJ, A&A, MNRAS, and PASP
Outreach
- Hosted a Special Viewing Night at the Harlan J. Smith 2.7-meter Telescope at McDonald Observatory (2018)
Memberships
- International Astronomical Union (Since 2015)
- American Astronomical Society (Since 2009)
- Sigma Pi Sigma, Society of Physics Students (Since 2005)
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