Bio
Plasma waves as a tropical ecosystem
I am a chemist with a background in ecology on a crazy adventure to the outer edge of Venus's atmosphere. The solar wind plasma generates standing shock waves near Venus, and I want to understand the properties of waves traveling through the shock region. Insights about Venus's atmosphere can help define the characteristics of a habitable planet.
Experience
Student researcher, Virtual Planetary Laboratory (VPL)
Fall 2018 - ongoing
I am jointly advised by the Kasting Astrobiology group at Penn State and Giada Arney in the Virtual Planetary Laboratory at NASA Goddard. I collaborate with other members of the VPL team to study planetary atmospheres. I am currently studying the plasma environment of Venus to understand the escape of atmospheric ions.
PhD Candidate, Atmospheric science
Spring 2018 - ongoing
Trying to learn astronomy and plasma physics while also developing a thorough understanding of atmospheric chemistry and dynamics.
Chemistry laboratory assistant, GSU
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
I developed, tested, and prepared laboratory experiments for undergraduate students majoring in physical science.
Education
BS Chemistry, Agnes Scott College
August 2012 - May 2014
Although my degree is in chemistry, I also studied ecology, biology, and physics. The Agnes Scott Honor Code is my way of life.
Chemistry Major, Georgia State University
August 2010Â - June 2012
I attended the Clarkston campus of what was formerly known as Georgia Perimeter College. My professors were amazing!
Skills
Chemical mechanisms
... are amazing!
Chemical simulations: Venus (proposed)
I use chemical models to determine which processes are most important and why. This Venus poster is a proposal for future work. At present, I am developing conceptual models of solar wind plasma wave/ionosphere interactions, but I hope to learn how to use the HALFSHEL hybrid model in Spring 2019. This code is 'hybrid' because electrons are treated as a fluid while ions are treated as particles.
Chemical simulations: Earth
I studied the photochemistry of Korea for my MS in Atmospheric Science.
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