About Me

I am currently a Neuroimaging Informatics Fellow with Swinburne Neuroimaging at Swinburne University of Technology. I am particularly interested in multi-disciplinary research, applying computational and data analysis techniques from astrophysics to solve problems across different fields.

I have previously conducted research in galaxy evolution, cosmology, space domain awareness, dark matter, tree canopy coverage in local areas, and magnetoencephalography simulations.

My other primary interests include using simulations to study the composition and evolution of the intergalactic medium through cosmic time, the common envelope phase of giant stars, and fast radio bursts.

I was previously an associate researcher with ARC Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D) and ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics (CDM).

You can see more about my research on my research page and my list of publications on ADS.

If you want to see more fun, non-research based information about me you can find it here.

Current Position

2025 - Neuroimaging Informatics Fellow

I am currently a Neuroimaging Informatics Fellow at Swinburne Neuroimaging, where I develop automated data analysis pipelines and software infrastructure for processing large neuroimaging datasets. In this role, I work with high-performance computing systems like the OzSTAR supercomputer to support neuroscience researchers across Australia as part of the National Imaging Facility (NIF) network. I help researchers process and analyse their neuroimaging data, develop computational tools, and provide expertise in scientific computing and data management.

Previous Positions

2025: Postdoctoral Researcher Magnetoencephalography Simulations

From March to June 2025, I worked on developing realistic full-head magnetoencephalography (MEG) simulations incorporating anatomically accurate head models. This research was part of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) funded by the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR). I created novel visualisation techniques for MEG data analysis and interpretation, and co-authored a technical report detailing our findings on developing revolutionary new diamond-based MEG sensors that don’t require expensive magnetically shielded rooms.

2024-2025: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dark Matter

From November 2024 to February 2025, I was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Swinburne with Prof. Jeremy Mould, investigating primordial black holes (PBHs) as potential dark matter candidates. In this project, I determined how the evaporation of primordial black holes through Hawking radiation would affect recombination and the cosmic microwave background radiation. I developed custom evaporation routines for existing fortran recombination code to study whether PBHs could help resolve the Hubble tension by delaying the timing of recombination in the early Universe.

2024-2025: CAS Data Organisation & Policy Project Support Officer

From June 2024 to February 2025, I provided administrative support to the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing Directors. In this role, I designed and implemented a new Confluence wiki system for the research centre’s information management and room bookings, improving operational efficiency. I also maintained and optimised the research centre membership database, ensuring accurate records.

2024: Research Fellow & Data Scientist in Earth Observation and Tree Canopy Cover

From August to October 2024, I worked as a Research Fellow and Data Scientist collaborating with the City of Boroondara to measure and visualise tree canopy cover on both public and private land. I utilised Planet Labs satellite data to calculate vegetation indices across the local government area and developed a Python machine learning pipeline to classify vegetation and infrastructure in satellite imagery. This work assessed the suitability of using satellite imagery as a cost-effective alternative to traditional aerial surveys for monitoring urban tree canopy coverage. I provided strategic recommendations to the council on data procurement priorities and quality requirements for different types of analysis.

2024: Astronomy Decadal Plan Data Analyst

From May to July 2024, I was employed performing data analysis on the 2024 Australian Astronomy Decadal Plan survey as part of the 3.1 Demographics, Society, and Workforce working group. I conducted comprehensive analysis of demographic data from a nationwide astronomer survey covering 1994-2024 and created data visualisations to communicate survey findings to the astronomy community. I authored key report sections, synthesising complex analysis into actionable insights, and implemented data anonymisation protocols enabling secure information sharing between working groups. This work was in preparation for writing white papers for the 2026-2035 Australian Astronomy Decadal Plan.

2023: Postdoctoral Researcher in Space Domain Awareness

In May 2023, I joined the Space Domain Awareness Laboratory at Swinburne University of Technology with Prof. Christopher Fluke. In this position, I developed novel data visualisations for a space domain awareness demonstrator to determine the origins of a satellite that had either moved into an unexpected orbit or to locate its new location after a non-detection at its expected position.

2022–2024: Postdoctoral Researcher in Extragalactic Astrophysics

From October 2022 to January 2024, I was employed part-time (0.4 FTE) at Swinburne with Prof. Jeremy Mould, measuring distances to galaxies using Tip of the Red Giant Branch Stars. In this project I compared the TRGB distances of galaxies to the distance measured with Cephied variable stars.

2023: Human-Machine Laboratory Data Analyst (Postdoc)

In January 2023, I rejoined as a part-time (0.6 FTE) Postdoctoral researcher and data analyst in the Human-Machine Laboratory with Prof. Christopher Fluke. In this project we were reaching how effectively humans and AI work together in teams, particularly in decision-making environments. In this position I ran experimental trials that involved collectioning biometric data from participants. I led the analysis of participant task performance and eye tracking data from pupil labs devices.

2022 - ADACS Research Software Engineer (Internship)

From July to the beginning of October 2022, I was a research software engineer intern at Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) in Melbourne.

2022 - Human-Machine Laboratory Data Analyst (Postdoc)

From April to June 2022, I was a Postdoctoral researcher and data analyst in the Human-Machine Laboratory at Swinburne with Prof. Chris Fluke. I ran experimental trials and conditions which involved connecting people to various biometric sensors, including eye-tracking glasses, ECG, and GSR monitors. I led the analysis of the ECG-heart rate data and the participant work load perception (NASA TLX) scores.

Education Information

Doctor of Philosophy (2018-2022)

I completed my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in astrophysics at Swinburne University of Technology in the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing in 2022. In my PhD, I used large cosmological simulations and fast radio bursts to probe the intergalactic medium and the evolution of galaxies. My supervisors were Prof. Alan Duffy and Prof. Emma Ryan-Weber.

Thesis title: Fast radio bursts as probes of the intergalactic medium and galaxy evolution

Masters of Research (2017-2018)

I completed my Master of Research (MRES) at Macquarie University in November 2018. For my Master’s thesis, I studied and ran simulations of the common envelope phase of giant stars. In particular, I was interested in how the dynamics of the common envelope change in a system that contains three bodies as opposed to the traditional two. My MRES supervisor was Prof. Orsola de Marco.

Thesis Title: Too Close; Yet Too Far: The Common Envelope Interaction of Triple Systems

Bachelor of Advanced Science (2013-2015)

I completed my undergraduate degree (BAdvSci) at Macquarie University in Sydney, AUS, in 2015. In 2014 I won the Dick Makinson Prize and in 2015 the J. C. Ward FRS Physics Prize, both given to the top performing Physics student in the 2nd and 3rd-year undergraduate cohort. For my capstone project in 2015, I won the Judyth Sacks Professional and Community Engagement Prize for revamping the Anglo-Australian Telescope Visitor Centre and Observatory Website. As a summer vacation scholar at Macquarie, I worked with Prof. Richard McDermid on MUSE data reduction and Prof. Orsola de Marco on the binary fraction of planetary nebulae.