MYRA KHANDELWAL

Who I Am.

Yes, yes...I know I'm supposed to have a professional headshot here, but I promised myself I would bring the true me everywhere I go. That's me on a random Friday afternoon after my research meeting (in which Professor Fuller gave me the exciting news of an opportunity to meet Dr. Juan Maldecena, iykyk) taking a personal photo of my (newly acquired) car. I'm a Physics and Mathematics undergraduate at UC San Diego, specializing in Astrophysics with a tentative minor in Computer Science. Driven by a passion for solving complex problems with precision, I connect fundamental physics with rigorous mathematical models, supported by my skills in programming and software development. My recent reserach exploits havebeen in areas of quantum field theory, neutrino phyisics, and binary star mergers (in short, BSM physics).

My academic focus bridges theoretical physics and computational data analysis. I thrive on problems requiring both big-picture thinking and meticulous attention to detail—whether deriving abstract algebra properties, modeling relativistic systems, or building efficient applications (or even just trying to stay upto professor Fuller's mental calculation of an energy number that could prove the existence of dark matter as a particle). Beyond academia, I'm an avid outdoorswoman and astrophotographer. Expeditions rafting and trekking have instilled in me a deep respect for nature and resilience I bring to all my projects. Recently, I have also delved a little into the world of ethics, politics, and philosophy. I also do hope in the near future to get my CEFR levels in Deutsch. Going where no human has gone before...

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