My research interest involves transient science, time-domain astronomy, and high-energy astrophysics. Particularly, I focus on multi-wavelength observations of novae and my research is fundamentally reshaping our understanding of these eruptive events, particularly the role of shocks in powering novae, with implication to other shock-powered transients. I am also interested in studying cataclysmic variable systems and accreting white dwarfs, in general. My research also involves radiation-hydro modelling of evolved stars and their interaction with nearby companions. 

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I have a great passion for public engagement and outreach. I have always been engaged in many outreach activities, including organizing public viewing events, giving public talks, as well as producing online educative content. I am semi-professional photographer/videographer and I try to use my skills in photography to promote astronomy (e.g., starting the Two Minute Paper project, which is aimed at producing two-minute short videos addressed to the public, summarizing scientific papers led by local researcher: www.two-minute-paper.com). Click on the button below to learn more about the outreach activities I am in involved in.

At Texas Tech, I am involved in organizing monthly public astro-nights, which are hosted at the YWCA of Lubbock, and include an astro-talk, science demos, and public viewing. We also host star parties at the 3 River Ranch, which is near Crowell, Texas and is blessed with extremely dark skies and very little light pollution. Click on the video below to learn more about the 3 River Ranch.