Hi, I’m Enzo.
I am a postgraduate Astrophysics and Space Science student, driven by a deep curiosity for stellar transients and the complex systems required to study them. My background is rooted in the "how" of astronomy: the code, the hardware, and the instrumentation that turn photons into insights.
My academic career has not followed a traditional linear path; the hurdles I’ve overcome have been my greatest teachers, instilling in me a level of patience and adaptability that is essential in observational science. Whether I am devloping software and hardware for telesopes such as ROTSE-IIIc or designing software for the SAAO, I approach my work with the understanding that discovery is a team effort. This philosophy extends to my outreach work, where I develop open-source tactile tools to bring the wonders of the night sky to underserved and visually impaired communities. I am looking to contribute to a team that values technical innovation, scientific integrity, and the mission to make science accessible to all.
Select Open Source Projects
From developing tools for data accessibility to creating educational simulations, my project work is focused on making complex astronomical concepts understandable and engaging. Below are a couple of highlights.
3D Models
South African Large Telescope
A scale 3D printable model of the South African Large Telescope.
Videos
ExoTransit Sonification
A demonstration of the ExoTransit project, which sonifies exoplanet transit light curves.
LIGO Data Comparison
A video comparing generated training data with real LIGO data for a student project.
Outreach & Volunteering
I'm passionate about making astronomy accessible to everyone. I enjoy sharing the wonders of the universe through stargazing events, workshops, and student mentoring. I believe that fostering scientific literacy and curiosity is a fundamental part of what makes science meaningful.
Outside of academia, I have served for 7 years as a volunteer surf rescue lifeguard and helicopter rescue swimmer with Lifesaving South Africa, where I was honored in 2024 to receive a National Bravery Award for my role in rescue operations.
Astronomy for the blind and visually impaired
Get in Touch
I'm always open to discussing new projects and research opportunities. Feel free to reach out.