I am a dynamicist whose primary focus is planet formation. Below are some questions my work seeks to answer.
A list of my current papers is available here
How do protoplanetary disks shape the orbits of forming exoplanets?
Do planet formation environments cause protoplanetary disks to dynamically evolve?
How does tidal dissipation in host stars affect exoplanet separations and inclinations?
Why do the properties of close-in exoplanets differ for different host star types?
What are exoplanet fates as host stars age?
Can different planet formation processes perturb exoplanet interiors, luminosities, and sizes long enough to be observed?
How are exoplanet climates affected by their surroundings?
Do orbits not only affect exoplanets, but also the exoplanets themselves perturb their orbits?