Who I am
I'm a PhD student at Vanderbilt University, and my academic journey started with a BS in Physics from Cal State San Bernardino in 2019.
After that, I dabbled in tech in the California Bay Area before heading to Nashville, TN for grad school.
I recently wrapped up my MS in Physics from Fisk University in August 2023. Currently, my interests are in physical volcanology and the dynamics of explosive eruptions. I am interested in how mathematical models, physical models and experiments can be used as a tool to explore natural processes, predict how dynamic systems will behave, and gain insight into processes that are difficult to directly observe.
What I do
Dynamics of water rich plumes
Researching the impact of external water on volcanic plume height using the one-dimensional Plumeria model.
Computational Science
I build and use compuational tools, spanning from automating routine tasks to developing numerical models that capture complex physical phenomena
Student Advocate
In part because of experiencing the difficulties associated with being a first-generation Underrepresented Minority (URM) student firsthand, I dedicate time for outreach and mentorship of prospective/current students in physical science.
Get in touch
Coffee Chat! Please do not hesitate to reach out. My email is edgar.carrillo@vanderbilt.edu.