Resume

Education

April 2024 - March 2027 (expected)

University of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)

Ph.D. Earth-Life Science (Earth-Life Science Course)

Advisor: Yasuhito SEKINE (関根 康人), PhD

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April 2022 - March 2024

Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech; Now Science Tokyo)

M.S. Earth-Life Science (Earth-Life Science Course)

Thesis title: "An experimental study investigating organic synthesis in hydrothermal and freezing processes on Enceladus" 

Advisor: Yasuhito SEKINE (関根 康人), PhD

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September 2017 - May 2021

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

B.S. Biochemistry, Minor in Chemistry

Thesis title: "Investigating the Potential of X-Ray Diffraction Coupled With Evolved Gas Analysis in Our Search for Organic Salts on Mars"

Honors Laureate, summa cum laude, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa 

January - May 2019

Virginia Tech Honors College Presidential Global Scholars (PGS) Study Abroad Program

Riva san Vitale, CH

Thesis title: "An Overview on the Progress of the Private Space Industry in the United States and Europe"

Presentations

Oral

May 2024

Japan Geoscience Union 2024, Chiba, JP

Understanding the origins of complex organics in Enceladus' ocean

October 2023

Tokyo Tech Kodaisai, ELSI Public Lecture Series

Life in Our Solar System

September 2023

7th annual workshop of the Deutsche Astrobiologische Gesellschaft e.V. (DAbG), Berlin, DE

Laboratory Experiments on Earth and Detection of Organics by Cassini 

(Abstract 30)

August 2023

Water-Rock Interaction 17, Sendai, JP

Understanding the impacts of Enceladus's hydrothermal-freeze cycles on chemical evolution (Abstract 233)

May 2023

Dusty Visions Workshop, Berlin, DE

Chemical Evolution Driven by Hydrothermal-Freeze Cycles within Enceladus 

March 2021

52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Online

Investigating the Potential of X-Ray Diffraction Coupled with Evolved Gas Analysis in Our Search for Organic Salts on Mars (Abstract 2138)

Poster

February 2023

82nd Fujihara Seminar, Niigata, JP

Understanding the Formation of Amino Acids within Enceladus

December 2022

American Geophysical Union 2022, Chicago, USA

Chemical Evolution Driven by Hydrothermal-Freeze Cycles within Enceladus (Abstract 1899)

Funding

April 2025 - March 2026

Sasakawa Science Research Grant

April 2024 - March 2027

Science Tokyo SPRING

Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity

April 2024

Tokyo Tech Tsubame Doctoral Research Tuition Scholarship

August 2023 - September 2023

Tokyo Tech Earth-Life Science Institute FY2023 Research Exchange Program Grant

Teaching Experiences

May 2023 - present 

Tokyo Tech Department of Earth and Planetary Science

Teacher's Assistant - M1 Industry Research Collaboration

SONY MIMAMORI Mongolia Permafrost Surveyor

August 2020 - May 2021

Virginia Tech Department of Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Teacher’s Assistant                              

Tended to over 200 students with homework and weekly lab assignments.

Graded 60 students’ assignments and held weekly office hours and test review sessions.

Monitored and answered online chat questions through Zoom during lecture time.

September 2021 - March 2022

C2 Education, Sterling, VA

Teacher 

Designed comprehensive lesson plans for high school students in AP Chemistry, Biology, and Calculus.

Provided guidance and test taking strategies for SAT and ACT entrance exams.

Recreational Experiences

January 2020 - present

Amateur Chef

Health

Favorite meal: Grilled chicken with mushed kidney beans, molasses Brussels sprouts, and corn bread

Favorite dessert: Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Favorite drink: Water

June 2019 - present

Amateur Weightlifter

Health and Wellness

Maximum bench: 110 kg

Maximum squat: 140 kg

June 2019 - present

Gardener

Health and Wellness

Favorite house plants: Pothos and Monstero

Favorite crop: Jalapeños

January 2012 - present

Amateur Gamer

Health and Recreation

Favorite games: Halo Reach, Halo 3, Battlefield 4, Pokémon Fire Red

Favorite genres: FPS, RPG

Platforms of choice: Xbox, Nintendo