Have you ever wondered if there are other worlds out there? As an Astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge, I am dedicated to finding the answer. My passion lies in exoplanetary science – the search for planets orbiting distant stars.

My journey began with exploring how stars influence the fate of their orbiting planets. This fascination led me to study stellar flares using X-ray astronomy. Throughout my career, I’ve become adept at finding the faint “signal” of an exoplanet amidst the “noise” of stellar activity.

Stellar activity is a major hurdle in exoplanetary science, making it difficult to detect and characterise the atmospheres of distant worlds. To address this challenge, I am developing STACCATO, a robust model that forecasts stellar activity and allows for more efficient exoplanet observations. This paves the way for future studies aimed at characterising these intriguing exoplanets.

After successfully discovering planets around single stars, I am now tackling the complexities of binary star systems. I have developed methods for high-precision radial velocity measurements, with the goal of detecting planets like Tatooine from Star Wars – those that orbit two suns.

I specialise in exoplanetary science, but my research also delves into X-ray astronomy, stellar coronae, and magnetic activity. I am a continuous learner, eager to build on my academic foundation and push the boundaries of exoplanet discovery.

In my free time, I unwind with photography, running, and classical dance.