The main focus of my research is nucleosynthesis (Wikipedia) in astrophysics—the formation of the chemical elements in a wide range of astrophysical environments, from the early Universe to stellar explosions. In simple terms, my goal is to understand the origin of the solar elemental abundances, which provide a standard reference for the chemical composition of the Universe and preserve the record of its 13.8-billion-year chemical evolution. Research on nucleosynthesis is inherently interdisciplinary, spanning theoretical physics, experimental nuclear physics using large-scale accelerator facilities, astrophysical modeling, and astronomical observations. This broad scope reflects my wide-ranging interests in fundamental physical and astronomical phenomena, including stars, supernovae, compact objects, the Big Bang, galaxies, cosmic rays, atomic nuclei, quarks, and gravity.
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