Minerva Patil
I work on dark arts at Durmstrang Lab. My research sits at the intersection of theory and practice, with a particular interest in reproducible methods and mentoring early-career researchers.
I'm always happy to chat about collaborations and student projects.
Publications
A comprehensive review of Charms advancements over the last century. Our findings challenge the traditional understanding of Phoenix mechanics. Results show a significant correlation between Charms and Phoenix stability.
A comprehensive review of Transfiguration advancements over the last century. Our findings challenge the traditional understanding of Prophecy mechanics. We present a novel method for Banishing Prophecys using ancient techniques.
A comprehensive review of Divination advancements over the last century. Our findings challenge the traditional understanding of Centaur mechanics. A comprehensive review of Divination advancements over the last century.
A comprehensive review of Charms advancements over the last century. This paper explores the fundamental properties of Ghosts. Results show a significant correlation between Charms and Ghost stability.
This paper explores the fundamental properties of Goblins. We present a novel method for Understanding Goblins using ancient techniques. A comprehensive review of Muggle Studies advancements over the last century.
Recent Activity
Why are Prophecys so difficult to stabilize?
Coffee and Curses do not mix. Lesson learned.
Reading a fascinating paper on Curses. Highly recommend.
Thinking about the ethical implications of Analysis of Dragons.
The new syllabus for Dark Arts is absolutely barbaric.