Research Expertise
I am a theoretical astrophysicist working at the intersection of electromagnetic and gravitational-wave astronomy. My research explores the Milky Way by focusing on its stellar remnants—white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes—found in compact binary systems. These stellar remnants preserve a fossil record of the Galaxy’s history, offering insight into its structure and evolution.
At SRON, I work as a LISA scientist, contributing to the scientific preparation of the European Space Agency’s flagship Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. LISA will detect gravitational waves from thousands of compact binary systems composed of stellar remnants in the Milky Way, opening a new window onto the Galaxy’s stellar fossil population. By combining data-driven modelling, gravitational-wave analysis, and population inference, I use stellar remnant binaries as tracers of the Milky Way’s stellar mass distribution and assembly history.
Art and Science
Alongside my research, I enjoy exploring the connection between science and art. I am interested in communicating gravitational-wave astronomy through creative projects that interpret scientific ideas through artistic perspectives and make the beauty of the Universe accessible beyond traditional academic settings.
