About me

I am a Ph.D. candidate in mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, advised by Matthew Baker. I expect to graduate in May 2027. Before coming to Georgia Tech, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Honors from Brown University in 2022.

My research is in algebraic combinatorics, especially matroid theory and its connections with tropical geometry, algebraic geometry, and pastures. My dissertation has the working title Dressians of Matroids through Pastures.

Teaching and advising are central to my work. I want students to experience mathematics as something they can explore, discuss, and make their own.

I’m interested in increasing accessibility of mathematics, specifically through mathematical visualization.

Outside of mathematics, I enjoy board games, cooking, and spending time with my cat.

Guiding principles

I believe in Frederica Ardilla’s four axioms. They guide my approach to teaching, advising, and math in general.

Axiom 1. Mathematical potential is equally present in different groups, irrespective of geographic, demographic, and economic boundaries.

Axiom 2. Everyone can have joyful, meaningful, and empowering mathematical experiences.

Axiom 3. Mathematics is a powerful, malleable tool that can be shaped and used differently by various communities to serve their needs.

Axiom 4. Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Mathematical Family

My academic siblings Ari Pomerantz and Noah Solomon also study matroids and are wonderful people.