I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, College Park, studying crustal composition through groundbreaking (and somewhat unconventional) tools. Geoneutrinos, along with geochemistry, appeals to my undergraduate training, where I studied chemistry (B.A.) as well as geology (B.Sc.) from Rutgers University. For two years after undergraduate I worked in chemical industry, first gaining experience in research and development for agriculture, then switching to making toothpaste, cupcakes, fiber drinks, popsicles, and gummy bears. I decided to pursue a higher degree so that I could become more involved in research, whether it be in an academic or industrial setting.

Since none of the two active, two under-construction, and one proposed geoneutrino detectors reside in the US, my research (and the good graces of my advisor) takes me around the world. When I'm not busy collecting rocks or debugging code, I enjoy photography and taking pictures