What I do in my research?

From a young age, my research journey had already begun. Driven by curiosity, passion, and a creative mind, I found myself delving deeper into the fascinating world of physics and the equations that describe the phenomena around us. It was during my undergraduate years that my fascination for the subject grew, and after completing a five-year integrated master's program in physics, I embarked on a Ph.D. in computational relativity, specializing in numerical relativity and its applications in understanding gravity.

After earning my doctorate, I joined the computational astrophysics group at Stockholm University. Here, my exploration continued, focusing on the applications of numerical relativity in studying binary neutron star mergers and black hole-neutron star mergers. My research interests expanded beyond relativity alone. During my undergraduate years I had found myself venturing into the realm of conformal field theory, exploring the idea of scale invariance in our universe and its potential consequences. Additionally, I worked on cosmology, examining the signatures of dark matter and its possible origins.

One of the most memorable projects I worked on involved numerically modeling a complex system using distributed computing and analyzing terabytes of resulting data. Initially, the project faced challenges that required code overhauls, debugging, and extensive testing before commencing the actual case study. Despite the initial setbacks, my perseverance paid off. I successfully conducted several case studies in collaboration with international peers, and the insights we derived became part of a groundbreaking scientific discovery.

The impact of our work was far-reaching, with our findings being published in numerous public outreach media outlets worldwide. The most exciting recognition came when our research was featured in the renowned New York Times. This experience taught me the immense power of passion and persistence in achieving remarkable goals. It also underscored the importance of scaling data-driven solutions to make a global impact.

However, the research path is not without its challenges. One significant hurdle I encountered was while exploring new algorithms for solving general relativistic hydrodynamics equations involving shocks. Existing literature on the subject failed to provide clear solutions, and discussions with international teams pursuing the problem yielded skepticism. Realizing the need to address this issue directly, I embarked on developing my own action plan.

Through extensive research, I concluded that the prevailing algorithms and techniques discussed in the literature were insufficient. Armed with mathematical proofs and graphs illustrating the problem's intractability, I successfully convinced my teammates and international collaborators to reassess the challenge. Challenging the status quo ultimately led us to explore a different and promising approach, propelling the project in the right direction.

To those aspiring to pursue a career in research, I offer the following advice: Nurture your curiosity and maintain an unwavering passion for unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Science is a vast and ever-evolving field that allows you to expand your mind, bringing you closer to the truth of reality and offering glimpses into the true nature of all phenomena. Embrace thinking outside the box and challenging conventional wisdom, and remember to persevere through setbacks and obstacles. The journey may be demanding, but the pleasure of uncovering the secrets of the universe and everything within it is truly immeasurable.