My name is Hanah Rahman. I live in San Francisco. Most people will say come here to see the Golden Gate. I say go to Pier 39 and see the sea lions (they’re loud but cool). I am a student focused on physics, quantum computing, and neuromorphic computing. I lead projects in quantum sensing, including developing portable quantum sensors and modeling electromagnetic environments in biological systems (like shark navigation). I also run a nonprofit, Quantum Computing on the Spectrum, where I teach and build pathways into quantum technology for autistic learners. My work often sits at the intersection of physics, biology, and optimization. I want a rigorous, first-principles understanding of density functional theory, especially how it connects quantum mechanics to computational methods for real systems. I’m particularly interested in how approximations arise and how they can be improved or adapted for complex environments.