Models

Research Focus: Extrasolar Planets and Brown Dwarfs.

My research asks a fundamental question: how do planets and substellar objects form and evolve, and what shapes their observed diversity today? I address this by theoretically understanding the atmospheres of substellar objects across a broad mass range, from brown dwarfs and giant exoplanets to sub-Neptunes and terrestrial worlds. I seek to unravel the physical, chemical, and geological processes that govern these atmospheres using optical/infrared spectroscopy from space-based observatories such as JWST/HST and from ground-based facilities (e.g., Gemini). I am also an expert on observational studies of exoplanet atmospheres. By connecting atmospheric properties to interior structure, evolutionary pathways, and formation environments, I aim to reveal the mechanisms that shape planetary origins, diversity, and assess their potential for habitability.