I am an oil painter and researcher in mechanics. I received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan in 2026 and will begin a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at MIT in August 2026. Through scientific and artistic methods, I study natural phenomena to drive impactful creation.

As an artist, I explore physical phenomena such as sinusoidal light patterns caused by water caustics, distorted colors through layers of glass, and irregularities of beaded water drops. My paintings express the tranquility I find by observing such natural phenomena and organic mechanisms. I want my modern audience to experience this timeless introspection, recognizing the intelligent beauty in nature.

My appreciation for nature’s intelligent design and inner workings carries into my love of modeling mechanical behaviors supporting elegant design. My current research explores the mechanics and buckling behaviors of woven shell structures, and can be used to inform design for such structures.

On this website, I document my creative works, processes, and reflections in more depth than what I share elsewhere. I hope you find an inspiration or something that sparks curiosity!