Research on some of the strangest radio signals in the universe
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Oregon
Hello! I am currently an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Oregon, where I work on transient radio signals from space- that is, things that change over time instead of being constant. In practice, this involves radio signals from the biggest explosions in the universe, from exploding stars to black holes that rip apart stars! You can read about some of my recent discoveries here and here, and you can download my full CV here!
I also am active in outreach- in particular, many know me for my “astronomer here!” comments as /u/Andromeda321 on Reddit, my role as the astronomy consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records, or various media appearances.
Writing about science
When not doing research, I also regularly write freelance articles for various media. These articles have appeared in magazines such as Astronomy, Discover, and Sky & Telescope, and I am the astronomy editor for the 2023 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. I also am a top 100 commenter on Reddit, known for my comments that begin with the catchphrase “astronomer here!”