Research Team

About Me:

My name is Ryan Renganeschi, and I am an undergraduate researcher at Miami University, where I’m pursuing a dual major in Physics and Mathematics. My academic interests lie at the intersection of observational, computational, and theoretical astrophysics, with particular focus on galactic dynamics, stellar evolution, and atomic spectroscopy.

Through my research experiences, I’ve contributed to projects in spectroscopy—analyzing energy transitions in potassium and iodine atoms—as well as computational simulations modeling gravitational interactions and tidal effects in galaxy systems. These projects have deepened my understanding of both quantum and astrophysical phenomena, and have strengthened my skills in MATLAB, data analysis, and experimental physics.

Originally from Long Island, New York, I bring a strong work ethic and a passion for learning to every project I undertake. Outside the lab, I serve as a Resident Assistant in the Honors College and as Vice President of my fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, where I lead academic programming and peer mentorship initiatives.

Looking ahead, I hope to enter into graduate school studying astrophysics and contribute to our evolving understanding of the universe through research, education, and collaboration.