I develop models to fit the confusing universe of data around us in our human brains, to understand patterns and systems quantitatively and even artistically. For example, I have:
Developed techniques to characterize uncertainties, and segment and understand cosmic structures.
Also, patterns in images using machine-learning techniques, and even in toxicology datasets
Developed origami, structural-engineering models of cosmic structures, explaining connections among the many branching patterns in nature. Research funded by Templeton Foundation
Discovered that filaments between galaxies generally spin, adding to the standard picture of the cosmos
Discovered the imprint that vast ‘supervoids’ leave on the microwave sky, developing along the way the standard cosmic void segmentation method
Made many 3D visualizations, VR experiences for Oculus headsets; 3D printing and design