The main theme of my research is nucleosynthesis (Wikipedia) in astrophysics—that is, the formation of elements in various astrophysical environments, including the Universe itself. Put simply, I aim to understand the origin of the solar abundances (the standard cosmic elemental abundances), which reflect the evolutionary history of the Universe over the past 13.8 billion years. Nucleosynthesis research is highly interdisciplinary, encompassing theoretical physics, experimental nuclear physics (using large accelerators), astrophysical modeling, and astronomical observations. This broad scope reflects my wide-ranging interests in physical and astronomical phenomena such as stars, supernovae, compact objects, the Big Bang, galaxies, cosmic rays, atomic nuclei, quarks, and gravity.
See, my presentations and publication for more details about individual research projects.