Publications

Dissertation

A study of Magnetic Fields and Stellar Evolution on Core-Collapse Supernovae

Ph.D. Dissertation, UC Berkeley & North Carolina State University (December 2025)

This dissertation explores the role of magnetic fields and stellar evolution on the explosion mechanism of massive stars, using state-of-the-art 3D MHD simulations and 1D parameter studies.

Turbulence in Core-Collapse Supernovae

Calvert, D., et al.

Astrophysical Journal (2025)

Investigation of turbulent plasma flow in supernova evolution using high-fidelity 3D magnetohydrodynamic simulations on distributed HPC systems.

The Interplay of Magnetic Fields and Vorticity in Core-Collapse Supernovae

Calvert, D., et al.

Astrophysical Journal (In preparation, 2026)

Study of how magnetic fields and vorticity dynamics influence the explosion mechanism and evolution of core-collapse supernovae.

Investigating The Relationship Between Stellar Structure And Core-collapse Supernovae Outcomes

Calvert, D., et al.

(In preparation, 2026)

Parameter study investigating how poorly constrained stellar evolution physics, including wind efficiency and convective overshooting treatments, impact supernova explosion properties and remnant masses using MESA and AGILE simulations.