My research is focused on theoretical astrophysics with a broad interest in topics involving black holes and neutron stars, astrophysical explosions, accretion flows, and exoplanets. I draw on my expertise in thermodynamics, radiative transfer, nuclear physics, and fluid dynamics to predict novel astrophysical phenomena as well as understand the key underlying physical mechanisms responsible for new and exciting observations. Some of the key questions I am especially interested in exploring include, how can we use supernovae to probe the dying stars that generate them? What can we learn when we combine electromagnetic and gravitational wave information from the same systems? Where can we find moons around planets outside of our own solar system, and is the presence of moons important for making these planets habitable for life.