Research Vault

Notes, milestones, and musings from the research process.

Wasi Naqvi
Won the Ariel Hackathon! 20 March 2026 · Machine Learning

Won the Ariel Hackathon. Solution is up on GitHub.

Ariel Hackathon
HERMES 1.0: Final Version Live 25 March 2026 · Software

Final version of HERMES 1.0 is on GitHub. An undergrad is already using it for his research project. Happy with how that came out. Next steps are taking shape after AOC — need to brush up on Clouds, Hazes, and Planet Formation.

At the Ariel Observer Conference
On Writing and Subneptunes 9 April 2026 · Musings

Writing is hard. Harder than coding. Oral exam for Exoplanets coming up, Another mock JWST proposal due this week. Not saying much except… subneptunes are cool.