I earned my PhD in Particle Physics from the University of Alabama, followed by a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Delaware. Thereafter, I held a visiting faculty position at Washington College before joining St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2023. 

Research: Elementary Particle Physics deals with the subatomic world, studying fundamental particles and forces, while Cosmology focuses on the origin and evolution of the Universe. Collectively, they describe phenomena spanning 40 orders of magnitude in scale. My research aims to bridge these two scales to understand the origin and evolution of our Universe.  

The Standard Models of Particle Physics and Cosmology, despite their remarkable success, remain incomplete at best. In my research, I propose New Physics Models to addressing these foundational shortcomings, spanning a diverse range of topics, from cosmic inflation and dark matter,  gravitational waves, models with extra dimensions as well as collider phenomenology of new particle production.  

Teaching and Pedagogy: My curiosity about how things work led me to pursue a career in physics. Over time, I discovered the challenge and joy of breaking down complex ideas and sharing them in meaningful ways, which drew me to teaching. I strive to ignite that same curiosity in my students, inspiring the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and scientists to embrace learning, exploration, and a deeper appreciation of the world around them. 

The cornerstone of my teaching philosophy is to create engaging and equitable learning experiences for all students. My teaching practices have evolved with experience. After realizing that student Engagement, Learning, and Retention are intimately tied to their ability to take ownership of their learning, I have focused on developing and implementing query-based lectures, labs, assignments and projects that foster curiosity and facilitate student engagement where students actively lead and engage. The lectures and activities are purposely designed to steer students on a path to discover and explore the key connections between mathematics and underlying physical concepts while simultaneously developing a systematic approach to problem-solving.  I believe that issues beyond academic have a direct and disproportionate impact on the learning experiences of students. 

I attended ASTROEDUNC Workshop: New Technologies and Dangerous Question in Astronomy Education Astronomy Workshop (June 02-05) at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The workshop discussions on community perspectives regarding the purpose, content,and delivery of astronomy education were synthesized into a published article titled "Dangerous Questions in Astronomy Education".