My research interest revolves around the mechanistic study of strange organic phenomena utilizing ab initio methods such as Density Functional Theory and Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory. Understanding the reactivity and selectivity of these systems is critical to the continued development of robust chemical processes, whether they be catalytic, enzymatic, or stoichiometric systems. My prior and current work have focused on alkene chemistry: multiple types of S_NV reactions, and typical transition metal catalysis steps like XAT and β-halide elimination.