PhD (DPhil) Candidate in Geophysics (Mineral Physics)
I am an international student from the United States (Ohio & Arizona).
My research revolves around high-pressure, high-temperature studies of bridgmanite and other mantle minerals using diamond anvil cells (DACs) at synchrotron facilities to collect in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD). By merging experimental methods with DFT calculations, I aim to achieve comprehensive results. I work with Dr. Hauke Marquardt and Dr. Andrew Walker.
I also utilize large volume presses (LVP)/multi-anvil presses for synthesis.
Education
MSc (2021), Geological Sciences, SESE, Arizona State University, AZ, USA.
Thesis: Possible Control of Redox Conditions in the Laser-Heated Diamond Anvil Cell
BSc (2019), Earth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences), SESE, Arizona State University, AZ, USA.
Thesis: The Bridgmanite–Akimotoite–Majorite Triple Point Determined in Large Volume Press and Laser-Heated Diamond Anvil Cell
If you are interested in learning more about what I do or are considering applying/accepting a PhD position in the department and want to know what it is like being an international student, please feel free to reach out via email.
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Photo of me at my desk on campus doing laser-heated diamond anvil cell (LHDAC) experiments remotely from Argonne National Laboratory (APS, Lemont, IL, USA) during my MSc at ASU, 2020.
*My icon photo is of me holding the mantle and was taken at San Carlos, Arizona, USA.