I am a rising senior majoring in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Physics at the United States Air Force Academy. Upon my graduation in May 2026, I will commission as an Operations Research Analyst (AFSC 15A) in the United States Air Force. After graduation, I intend to pursue graduate school in Operations Research focusing on areas like agent-based modeling, space domain awareness, and decision optimization. I aspire to apply advanced research and development efforts, mathematical modeling, and optimization techniques to enhance strategic planning and intelligence operations.
Work History
Independent Study – Optics
Developed techniques to characterize and identify geosynchronous satellites by applying combined hyperspectral-polarimetric filters on the USAFA half-meter Falcon telescope on campus as well as off-campus telescopes which comprise the Falcon Telescope Network (FTN).
Used highly accurate star fields are used to generate a transformation matrix to account for polarization effects of the optical system. Used emission and absorption stars to calibrate the hyperspectral observations.
Utilized Matlab and other software to process telescope imagery and create models to display data trends including visualizations of spectral emissions and Abbe value of different materials.
Wrote a functional operating manual for the telescope and filter wheel assembly.
Cadet Summer Research Program (CSRP)
Maui Space Force Station
Collaborated with the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron to advance space domain awareness (SDA) through data-driven analysis and modeling.
Supported the integration of ‘The Astropy Project’ to analyze satellite data and imagery to enhance surveillance accuracy and support real-time operational decision-making.
Led acquisition efforts for upgraded spectral imaging capabilities, coordinating the purchase of a new filter wheel and polarizers to support expanded data collection and optical calibration.
Cadet Summer Research Program (CSRP)
John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
Collaborated with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab to advance mechanistic interpretability for AI by developing attribution graphs for transformer models, revealing internal prediction pathways. This work (inspired by Anthropic research) allows us to break into the ‘black-box’ of AI networks by mapping functional pathways in neural networks.
Supported modeling and analysis for leading industry research in AI systems including that of agentic AI systems.
Lead the development of an AI based intelligent user interface to support and enhance the development of cultural humility in clinical practice. Developed a training assistant with two distinct, yet complementary functions: a chatbot which can support physicians in real-time patient interactions and simulated patient scenarios for long-term educational growth.
Independent Study – Quantum Physics
Conducted independent research on hyperfine interactions in nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, recalculated fine and hyperfine splitting frequencies using experimental data from precision measurements of hyperfine constants and isotope shifts in the Rb 6S₁/₂ state via two-photon transitions, enabling improved alignment with our specific laser system.
Explored applications in quantum magnetometry and quantum key distribution, highlighting the potential of NV centers for precision sensing and secure communication technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Physics Concentration
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2026
Skills
Data Analysis and Mathematical Modeling: Wolfram Mathematica, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB
Scientific Writing and Technical Communication: LaTeX, Microsoft programs
Knowledge of quantum systems and computational methods
