Graduate Student Researcher

• Sep 2023 - Present

Undergraduate Researcher, Gordon Lab

• Mar 2020 - Jul 2023

UV Reflecting Metasurfaces • Shapturenka, P., Devata, A., Nakamura, S., DenBaars, S.P., and Gordon, M.J. “Design and method of fabricating highly compact, wavelength-tunable reflecting dielectric nanostructures for deep-ultraviolet optics and optoelectronic devices.” University of California Provisional Patent, Case no. UC 2022-761 (2021). • Spearhead simulation-based computational study of novel metasurfaces to improve reflection of deep ultraviolet light. • Devise both top-down and bottom-up device structures for compatibility with various growth methods. • Define metasurface parameter space required to attain over 90% reflectance for all DUV wavelengths. Low Temperature Photoluminescence Analysis • Optimize and improve a laser benchtop setup to take LTPL measurements of red LED materials. • Use LabVIEW State Machines to interface spectrometer, laser power modulator, and cryogenic pump. • Analyze data using MATLAB and draw conclusions regarding internal quantum efficiency of photonic materials. III-Nitride LED Characterization • Performed data processing on and characterized optical data for strain, relaxation, and emission in III-nitride semiconductor materials. • Initialized automation of processing, computing, and analysis on experiment data, resulting in both minimal user interaction and higher quality data. • Constructed various MATLAB functions and modules to spatially resolve, analyze, and plot Raman and photoluminescence spectra. • Developed my own rudimentary signal processing algorithm to effectively target and remove certain interference anomalies in our data. • Implemented multiple-peak fitting and other statistical tools to deconvolute overlapping spectrum peaks, allowing the research group to analyze and track complex spectrum peaks in composite materials. • Fostered remote research environment for lab group with my MATLAB programs, allowing the group to continue analysis automatically and remotely, without the need of hefty applications. Show less

President

• May 2021 - Jun 2023

Event Planning• Coordinate professional, academic, social, and industry events for chemical engineering student body.• Define a flexible timeline for event placement throughout the quarter.• Delegate tasks effectively to other 10-15 executive board members to ensure all duties are completed before their deadlines.• Offer a variety of events to cater to different students' interests and connect students with each other, professors, and industry professionals.Organization Representation• Implement logistical and structural changes to standardize AIChE UCSB's public image.• Co-host events with other on-campus student organizations to increase the public's knowledge about chemical engineering.• Involve professors and other faculty members to facilitate more student-staff interactions. Show less

Chem-E-Car Competition

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

Stopping Mechanism Team (2021-2022):• Design and instruct a workshop to build, code, and calibrate an Arduino-controlled single-wavelength spectrophotometer.• Incorporate lasers, batteries, LEDs, and photocells to determine various dynamic properties of a fluid in a reaction chamber.• Automate workshop instrument with data acquisition and plotting techniques to increase compatibility with Chassis and Power Teams.• Evaluate physical changes and budget of chemical reactions to effect a voltage difference in a circuit.• Examine chemically driven physical changes to generate reasonably detectable measurements required to control the voltage supply to the Power Team.Reaction Design Team (2020-2021):• Evaluate potential of metal-acid reactions to supply hydrogen as a controllable power source for the car.• Adapt reaction conditions of fuel cells to comply with AIChE’s annual competition safety guidelines while maintaining high energy production.Controls Team (2020-2021):• Author Arduino sketch to monitor reactions and halt power delivery to wheels based on timing reaction. Show less

Technical Workshop Co-Host

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Spectrophotometer Workshop Co-Host• Guided a dozen participants through complex Arduino circuitry and coding to construct a spectrophotometer from scratch.• Focused on key chemistry concepts pertaining to sensing and controls systems.Planning Team• Established a series technical workshops for chemical engineers to develop hands-on skills over a virtual environment.• Budgeted a necessary equipment for kit to ensure participants received high quality and useful electronic components while keeping expenditures low. Show less

Outreach Chair

• May 2020 - Jun 2021

Outreach:• Corresponded with various faculty members regarding the involvement of 200 undergraduate chemical engineers and retention rates of current AIChE student body as well as attracting incoming students to the organization. • Networked with various alumni and professors to provide various industry and networking opportunities for all chemical engineering students, despite the online environment. • Revamped AIChE's community outreach by managing a Discord server for all chemical engineering students.Resource Development and Distribution:• Restructured the organization of UCSB's AIChE chapter by setting up a Master Google Drive and implementing a centralized Discord server for communication, stepping up to a much needed managerial role. • Created a flowchart depicting prerequisites for core chemical engineering classes, allowing a visual representation of course requirements and degree progression. • Chronicled detailed course availability spreadsheets using Python and VBA for future students to reference, optimizing their course selection process. Show less

Materials Research Laboratory Intern

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

RISE Intern (Apr 2023 - Jun 2023) • Automated electronically-pulsed IR LED in place of FTIR inferometer to determine species coverage on catalyst • Designed low duty cycle, microsecond IR pulse waveform to reconstruct adsorption and desorption cycles • Presented improved quantum efficiency of optically modulated photocatalysis to other NSF-fudned intern. RISE Intern (Jan 2022 - Mar 2022) • Performed low temperature photoluminescence spectroscopy on micro-LEDs. RISE Intern (Mar 2021 – Jun 2021) • Established a basis of UV reflecting photonic materials by computationally studying high contrast gratings. • Simulated high contrast grating-like nanostructures to improve efficiency of DUV light reflection. • Consolidated list of metasurface parameters to fulfil all UVC application-based wavelength requirements. • Presented research findings to interns of various backgrounds upon completion of NSF-funded program. ------------------------------ Materials Research Laboratory – About: • National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC). • RISE: Research Internship in Science and Engineering. Show less

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Intern

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

External Vice President

• May 2021 - Jun 2022

Industry Affiliations• Direct Annual Industry Mixer to provide internship and research opportunities to fellow students.• Manage contacts with company connections• Lead academic, professional, and social events to grow the Asian engineering and science community at UCSB.SASEpals• Expanded the SASEpals program to foster engagement with student pairings through an assortment of workshops and social events.• Utilized my skills developed as the previous year's Academic and Networking chair to provide new students with meaningful connections months prior to start of the academic year. Show less

Treasurer

• May 2020 - Aug 2021

SASE West Regional Conference 2021 – Finances Team Lead:• Tracked and managed over $12,000 budget through Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.• Oversaw income, sponsorships, funding, and reimbursements.• Collaborated with the marketing and logistics teams to appropriately design and price conference merchandise while minimizing shipping costs.• Optimized the conference ticket price to ensure maximum attendance while also maintaining high profits for SASE UCSB.Executive Board• Spearheaded a long term merchandise line to generate a continuous flow of income for SASE UCSB.• Maximized member retention and expected net profit by investing money into contest prizes.SASEpals• Established SASEpals, a summer pen pal program that jump-starts incoming students' networks with upperclassmen from SASE. • Utilized my skills developed as the previous year's Academic and Networking chair to provide new students with meaningful connections months prior to start of the academic year.------------------------------West Regional Conference – About:• This year, SASE hosted its first large-scale West Regional Conference online at UCSB, with 300 students and 50 company professionals attending. • Allowed me to cultivate valuable experience working virtually with a team through platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Facebook, Slack, and Discord, by working with other west region chapters and regional conference host chapters. Show less

Academic and Networking Chair

• Dec 2019 - May 2020

• Coordinated study sessions between mentors and mentees to help prepare students for exams and classes. • Assisted in bridging the gap between upper and under classmen through Mentorship Program, forming more personal connections.• Contributed to planning for SASE's annual flagship Industry Mixer.

Optical Engineering R&D Intern

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

• Interface various equipment and machinery with LabVIEW VIs for intraocular lenses for cataract surgery. • Automate linear actuators to control lasers based on image processing and optical alignment algorithms. • Scripted pupil-tracker to analyze eye deviation for more accurate instrument aiming at lens material. • Establish interactive GUI to facilitate seamless control of software and hardware for lens metrology. • Interface various equipment and machinery with LabVIEW VIs for intraocular lenses for cataract surgery. • Automate linear actuators to control lasers based on image processing and optical alignment algorithms. • Scripted pupil-tracker to analyze eye deviation for more accurate instrument aiming at lens material. • Establish interactive GUI to facilitate seamless control of software and hardware for lens metrology.