About Me

I currently serve as a Research Scientist within MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. Before I joined MIT, I was a postdoctoral research associate at the Idaho National Laboratory. I hold a Ph.D. and Masters in Nuclear Science and Engineering from MIT, with specialization in Nuclear Materials, Radiation Interactions, and Thermal Hydraulics. My research is multifaceted, with primary focuses on nuclear space propulsion, the advancement of nuclear fuel technologies, and comprehensive testing and simulation methodologies. In the pursuit of these objectives, I actively engage with an array of equipment, including autoclave systems, the MIT Nuclear Reactor, and various campus-wide resources that enable me to conduct meticulous material testing and characterization.In addition to these endeavors, my work extends to conducting intricate experiments and simulations related to heat and mass transport. Furthermore, I am deeply involved in the development of advanced instrumentation and the utilization of machine learning tools to facilitate nuclear fuel testing and analysis.