Nirvana
Nirvana is a nonparametric Bayesian forward modeling package for fitting bisymmetric distrubances in galaxy kinematics. It also includes a catalog of 1000+ kinematic models of barred galaxies from the MaNGA survey.
Learn moreNirvana is a nonparametric Bayesian forward modeling package for fitting bisymmetric distrubances in galaxy kinematics. It also includes a catalog of 1000+ kinematic models of barred galaxies from the MaNGA survey.
Learn moreKinematic information is affected differently by weak lensing shear compared to photometric information. By modeling both the shear and on the velocity field and the discrepency between kinematics and photometry, we can significantly increase lensing information per galaxy.
Learn moreI've taught classes on introductory & upper level astronomy and graduate pedagogy, with emphasis on Universal Design, active learning, and hands-on practice.
Learn moreI have worked observatory open houses, taught Python & data science to summer REU students, led the UC Observatory's "Ask an Astronomer" team.
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