Research Group

Our research group explores the formation and evolution of galaxies across cosmic time, with a particular focus on the chemical enrichment and physical conditions of their star-forming regions. We use observations from world-class telescopes on the ground and in space to investigate the the chemical evolution of galaxies, the interplay between stars and the interstellar medium, and role galaxies play in their cosmic ecosystems. Our collaborative efforts involve techniques from galaxy spectroscopy to theoretical modeling, providing new insights into the life cycle of galaxies in the early Universe.

Postdoctoral Scholars

Dr. Yijia Li

Dr. Yijia Li

Postdoctoral Associate

Dr. Timothy Miller

Dr. Timothy Miller

CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Stephanie Monty

Dr. Stephanie Monty

CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow
Assistant Professor at NMSU starting in 2026

Dr. Noah Rogers

Dr. Noah Rogers

CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Xinfeng Xu

Dr. Xinfeng Xu

CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Zhuyun Zhuang

Dr. Zhuyun Zhuang

CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow

Graduate Students

Beryl Hovis-Afflerbach

Beryl Hovis-Afflerbach

Astronomy PhD Student
NSF GRFP Fellow

Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas

Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas

Astronomy PhD Student
NSF GRFP Fellow

Tiffany Liou

Tiffany Liou

Physics Master's Student

Caroline von Raesfeld

Caroline von Raesfeld

Astronomy PhD Candidate

Undergraduate Students

Katarina Andrade

Katarina Andrade

Northwestern Undergraduate

Audrey Clarendon

Audrey Clarendon

Northwestern Undergraduate