I’m a medical student at Keck School of Medicine of USC and an officer in the US Navy Medical Corps.
My previous research was centered on integrating the fields of space and biology through astrobiology and bioastronautics. I hope to continue this pursuit while shifting focus to trauma surgery and medicine in extreme environments (e.g., space, flight, dive, wilderness, and combat) in my medical career.
“I step out of my comfort zone and grow by consistently challenging myself, gaining new experiences, and excelling in various disciplines that I am passionate about.”
I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in May 2022 with a master’s in aerospace engineering, where I also completed my undergrad summa cum laude. In August 2023, I started medical school under United States Navy scholarship in pursuits of becoming a Navy physician to serve my country by providing patient care for sailors and marines in critical need.
Astrophysics & Geology
In undergrad, I majored in astrophysics while also completing the planetary sciences sequence for the major. My diverse exploration into the field of space sciences has informed my research of Martian environments and terrestrial analogs.
Biology & Biochemistry
I also majored in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology with a minor in biochemistry. My comprehensive studies in the life sciences prepared me for medical school and informed my research on extremophiles and biosignatures.
Aerospace Engineering
My master’s degree in aerospace engineering was coupled with a focus in bioastronautics and certificates in astrobiology and satellite system design. I was able to study extravehicular activity and space mission design in depth through my program. Before medical school, I taught digital logic design and engineering dynamics at Oregon State University and Central Oregon Community College, respectively.
In 2019, I hiked the 2650-mile Pacific Crest Trail spanning through California, Oregon, and Washington.