I am a dual-degree student at Loyola University Chicago pursuing a B.S. in Physics and a B.B.A. in Information Systems & Business Analytics, graduating in May 2026.
I am currently researching lightning dynamics and Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes (TGFs) at Loyola with Dr. Rasha Abbasi for the Telescope Array Project.
Researching Lightning Dynamics and Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes (TGFs) under Dr. Rasha Abbasi for the Telescope Array Project. Automated spectroscopic analysis, developed an interactive visualization GUI, and analyzed high-speed phantom video data. Co-authored a manuscript currently in review.
Summer associate at the world's largest insurance brokerage. Placed in the Middle-Market Casualty team, gaining experience understanding coverages, negotiating with underwriters, and helping submit policies during the 7/1 busy season.
Started as a writing tutor sharing expertise and giving feedback on student assignments. Promoted to lead tutor with additional responsibilities including training and mentoring new employees and promoting the center at campus events.
Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes (TGFs) are brief, intense bursts of gamma radiation originating within thunderstorms, believed to be produced by Relativistic Runaway Electron Avalanches (RREA) during lightning leader propagation. This research examines connections between TGFs and lightning processes using a multi-instrument detection system in Delta, Utah.
I recreated a cross-matching calibration method for VHF interferometry using GPS-referenced Lightning Mapping Array data, achieving ~0.059° angular accuracy.
Built a modular desktop application in Python and tkinter for unified multi-instrument visualization and analysis. Features include interactive plotting with configurable binning and colormaps, project-based file management via JSON schema, and tab-based navigation across instrument views.
Observation of a Downward Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flash Associated
with Dart Leaders — Atmospheres (submitted December 2025)
N. Kieu, R. U. Abbasi, et al.
Studying the Optical Emission of Lightning at the Telescope Array Detector — American Physical Society Global Summit, March 2026
L. Haydon, R. Abbasi, et al.
Python 3.9+ · NumPy · Matplotlib · SciPy · tkinter · JSON · CSV · HDF5
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