My research aims to deepen our understanding of quantum phases of matter and their transitions. I pursue an intuition-driven perspective, using visual and conceptual reasoning to guide formal analysis, while remaining comfortable with rigorous math. My analytical work has ranged from studying the hydrodynamics of electron liquids to establishing rigorous lower bounds on the number of anyons in a given topological order. To complement theory, I develop numerical approaches as needed, from GPU-accelerated PDE solvers for hydrodynamics to large-scale exact diagonalization, reaching 120 sites in the fermionic dimer model.

This commitment to intuitive, conceptually grounded physics also shapes my approach to teaching and mentoring. Throughout college and graduate school I have sought to help students build a visual and structural understanding of physical phenomena, ensuring that intuition and formalism reinforce one another.