I am a Ph.D. student in Political Science at the University of Virginia, where I study the role of information and emotion in conflict, with a particular focus on political narratives, cognitive warfare, deterrence, and capability revelation. My research examines how states and non-state actors use information to shape perceptions, influence decision-making, and alter strategic outcomes across both conventional and irregular forms of conflict.

Beyond academia, I have extensive experience as an analyst covering China, Taiwan, emerging military capabilities, disinformation, critical minerals, and the role of artificial intelligence in national security. I currently serve as Associate Director of Taiwan Security Monitor, where I lead research initiatives on Taiwan Strait security and help produce data-driven analysis, wargames, forecasting models, and policy insights for U.S. government stakeholders and private-sector partners. Previously, I served as a wargame designer for the Center for Security Policy Studies and as an AI Technology and Policy Fellow with the Center for Human-AI Innovation for Society.