About Me

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) with UC Berkeley, where I study the physics of the solar wind, planetary magnetism, and space plasmas. My research spans heliophysics, planetary science, and geospace, with a strong emphasis on combining data analysis, modeling, and machine learning to investigate fundamental processes in space environments within the inner Heliosphere. I have worked extensively with diverse spacecraft datasets, such as Parker Solar Probe, MAVEN, and RBSP, and have experience in laboratory projects focused on the design, construction, and testing of space instruments. Outside of research, I enjoy hands-on projects, playing music, hiking, and travel.

Education

08/2020 – 12/2024
Ph.D. Earth & Planetary Science
University of California, Berkeley
08/2016 – 05/2020
B.S. (Honors) Physics
Magna Cum Laude
University of Maryland, College Park
08/2016 – 05/2020
B.S. (Honors) Astronomy
Magna Cum Laude
University of Maryland, College Park

Work Experience

01/2025 – Present
Postdoctoral Researcher
Space Sciences Lab, UC Berkeley
08/2020 – 12/2024
Graduate Student Researcher
University of California, Berkeley
05/2019 – 09/2020
Planetary Science Undergraduate Researcher
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
08/2017 – 06/2020
Plasma Physics Undergraduate Researcher
University of Maryland, College Park
05/2017 – 08/2018
Space Physics Undergraduate Researcher
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
01/2017 – 06/2017
Seismology Undergraduate Researcher
University of Maryland, College Park
09/2015 – 12/2016
Space Physics Intern
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Skills

Programming & Software

Python IDL MATLAB Julia Arduino Java UNIX Git HTML/CSS

Data Methods

Data Pipelines Data Visualization Time Series Analysis Signal Processing Machine Learning & AI Neural Networks Scientific Modeling Numerical Simulations Monte Carlo Simulations Algorithm Development Statistical Methods Code Optimization Parallel Processing

Instrumentation & Lab Experience

Electrostatic Analyzers Magnetometers Solid State Telescopes Observatory Telescopes Oscilloscopes Raspberry Pi Vacuum Chambers 3D Printing Circuit Design & Testing Optics Alignment Magnetic characterization Radioactive Sources

Soft Skills

Public Speaking Community Outreach Team Leadership Student Mentorship Cross-disciplinary Collaboration Event/Workshop Coordination Project Management & Scheduling Scientific Writing

Languages

English (Native) Italian (Proficient) Spanish (Beginner)

Personal

Outside of research, I enjoy tech projects, playing music, hiking, and travel. Below is a small gallery of some personal highlights: