Aidan received his B.S. degree in Astronomy from UH Hilo in 2022. While there, he studied astrometric calibration using smartphone screens with Michael Bottom. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Aidan worked as a telescope operator for Subaru Telescope atop Maunakea, assisting with coronagraph design for SCExAO. He hopes to further develop his love for instrumentation while at the IfA.

Outside of astronomy, Aidan likes to spend his free time outdoors – hiking, biking, and rock climbing. He also enjoys working on cars, eating fish, and browsing farmers markets. He looks forward most to receiving a Lifetime National Park Pass in 38 years, when he turns 62.