My broad scientific interests are in stellar astrophysics, with a particular emphasis on magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), convection theory, and the use of waves as a seismic probe of stars like the Sun. Over the last five years my research has had two primary thrusts: (1) the seismic analysis of inertio-gravity waves and MHD waves within the Sun’s atmosphere to probe the star’s interior and corona and (2) the numerical simulation of solar convection aimed at understanding the role that rotation plays in establishing the speed and structure of the convective motions responsible for the Sun’s dynamo.
