Invited & Conference Talks

Selected invited talks, seminars, and conference presentations. Slides and recordings are linked where available.

2025

  • BayesComp 2025Bayesian computation in astrophysics (invited session)

2024

  • COMPAS MeetingActive machine learning with deep GPs for COMPAS population inference (Nov 2024)
  • Flatiron InstituteMind the Gaps: time–frequency approaches for analysing LISA data with gaps (Jul 2024)

2021

  • LIGO Rates & PopulationsMeasuring properties of AGN disks from binary black hole gravitational waves (Oct 2021)
  • FIT3170 Guest Lecture, Monash UniversityUI/UX design for programmers (Apr 2021)

2020

  • OzGrav OnlineUnderstanding our universe with parallel computing (Jun 2020)

2019

  • OzGrav RetreatA high-mass black hole search (Nov 2019)
  • Mount Burnett ObservatoryGPU computing in astronomy (Feb 2019)
Public Engagement & Outreach

Bringing gravitational-wave science to the public through talks, festivals, and observatory events.

  • Auckland Astronomical SocietyCelestial Songs: A Cosmic Spacetime Symphony, guest lecture at Stardome Observatory (Aug 2025) — recording
  • Raising the Bar, AucklandCelestial Songs: A Cosmic Spacetime Symphony, Auckland Fish Market (Aug 2024) — event · podcast
  • Future Me, AucklandThump in the Night: statistics and the hunt for black holes (Jun 2024)
  • MOTAT STEM Fair — public engagement event (2025)
  • Pint of Science, MelbourneBlack Holes: The Ultimate Snitches (2019–2022)
Media & Interviews
  • RNZ (Radio New Zealand)The science of space sounds, interview (Aug 2024) — listen
  • 95bFM — Ready Steady Learn — radio interview (Aug 2024) — listen