Abstract: The progenitor systems of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) remain a fundamental mystery. In this seminar, we revisit the single-degenerate (SD) scenario, white dwarf accretion from a non-degenerate companion, to redefine its potential outcomes.
We demonstrate that many "standard" SD pathways suffer from premature ignition, leading to partial deflagrations and Type Iax events rather than normal SNe Ia (arXiv:2507.16907). We will present a "quiet" alternative: quiescent helium accretion. We show this mode can successfully trigger double-detonations, providing a robust path to normal SNe Ia within the SD framework (arXiv:2510.20904).
We introduce "Transformation Information," a novel morphological metric that quantifies the symmetry of supernova remnants (arXiv:2601.07913). This diagnostic allows us to link remnant complexity back to progenitor physics.

Abstract: The Poisson-Boltzmann theory, stemming from the pioneering work of Debye and Onsager,
remains the benchmark for ionic solutions and electrified interfaces. It has been instrumental
over the past century in predicting charge distributions and interactions among charged surfaces,
membranes, electrodes, macromolecules, and colloids. After reviewing the Poisson-Boltzmann
theory, I will briefly discuss several extensions and modifications applied to ions and charged
macromolecules. These ideas include the effects of dipolar solvent molecules, finite ion size, ionic
specificity, surface tension, charge regulation, and the conductivity of concentrated ionic
solutions.

Abstract: MSc seminar
A presentation on La(2-x)Sr(x)NOi4 thin-film and the use of doping, strain, and electrostatic gating as tools for modifying its properties in order to improve its conductivity.

Abstract: MSc seminar
We will discuss the theoretical thermopower properties of a disordered JJA model for granular superconductors near the Superconductor-Insulator Transition (SIT). While arrays of quantum dots and Josephson Junctions are ubiquitous in mesoscopic physics, traditional models often fail to capture the full spectrum of SIT phenomena, such as current jumps and hysteresis. Building upon recent frameworks that emphasize the critical role of finite electrostatic relaxation times between tunneling events, I will present a stochastic Gillespie Algorithm based simulation to model a Josephson Junction Array. The primary objective is to formulate falsifiable predictions for yet-untested thermopower experiments on materials exhibiting SIT. Additionally, this work refines the computational methodologies required for such systems, addressing key challenges in steady-state recognition and serial integration.