My Expertise
I work with some of the world's largest interferometers to measure some of the Universe's faintest signals, using sound analysis to perform statistical reconstruction of the birth of the first stars. Specifically, I use petabytes of data from the Murchison Widefield Array try to observe the 21-cm hyperfine transition of hydrogen during the Epoch of Reionisation and create a movie in time of our Cosmic Dawn.
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Cosmology and extragalactic astronomyBiography
I am an avid researcher in the field of observational cosmology, radio science, and precision analysis. I specialise in Epoch of Reionisation searches, developing unique analysis approaches that push the boundaries of achieved precision within the radio-science community. I did my PhD at the University of Washington, and have worked at the University of Melbourne and Curtin University. In 2024, I began my tenure-track journey at the University...view more
I am an avid researcher in the field of observational cosmology, radio science, and precision analysis. I specialise in Epoch of Reionisation searches, developing unique analysis approaches that push the boundaries of achieved precision within the radio-science community. I did my PhD at the University of Washington, and have worked at the University of Melbourne and Curtin University. In 2024, I began my tenure-track journey at the University of New South Wales as a Scientia Lecturer. I am always happy to have a conversation about pursuing an Honours or PhD project in early Universe cosmology using radio interferometers.
My Grants
- Discovery Early Career Researcher Award, Australian Research Council, 2024 -- 381,237 AUD for three years
- Astronomy Data & Compute Services Merit Allocation Program, six semesters from 2021 to 2024 -- 217,000 AUD equivalent
- Laby ECR Travel Scholarship, 2019, 2021 -- 9,900 AUD
- Forrest Research Foundation Forrest Fellowship 2020 -- >100,000 AUD per year for three years plus additional 100,000 AUD slush fund
- The Dutch Research Council (NWO) Veni Fellowship, 2020 -- €250,000 for three years, not accepted
My Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Washington, 2018 -- Enhancing EoR limits through improved instrumental calibration of the MWA, supervised by Prof Miguel Morales
- Master of Science Minor in Astrobiology, University of Washington, 2018 -- Graduate Certificate
- Master of Science in Physics, University of Washington, 2016
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of California Davis, Integrated Studies Honors Program, 2012
My Awards
- Louise Webster Prize for Early Career Researchers from the Astronomical Society of Australia, 2023 co-winner
My Research Supervision
Areas of supervision
I regularly have PhD projects available related to radio interferometry. Please see my personal website for more details.
Currently supervising
Aman Chokshi (University of Melbourne)