Through the Looking Glass: Investigating Molecular Relationships in Shocked Outflows and Jets of Young Protostars

My research investigates the molecular emissions from protostellar outflows to better understand star and planet formation. By combining astrochemistry with machine learning, I automate the analysis of large datasets from the COMPASS project, which targets several young protostars at high resolution. This approach enhances our ability to identify molecular signatures and uncover hidden patterns in outflow data, offering new insights into the physical conditions of star-forming regions. Ultimately, the goal of this work is to improve our understanding of how stars like our Sun are born and how planets, including Earth, come to be.