Experience

Alfred University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2018 - Present



Oak Ridge National Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Post B.S. Research Associate

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  -Researched and analyzed the affects of sintering procedures on oxide materials. -Analyzing materials on laboratory equipment; BET surface area analysis, 3D scanning sintered volumes, scanning electron microscopy and backscattered electron imaging. -Designed and performed Mechanical testing of samples to measure specific characteristics of the material and incorporating Digital Image Correlation equipment and software to improve accuracy. -Worked with a small group on various projects… Show more -Researched and analyzed the affects of sintering procedures on oxide materials. -Analyzing materials on laboratory equipment; BET surface area analysis, 3D scanning sintered volumes, scanning electron microscopy and backscattered electron imaging. -Designed and performed Mechanical testing of samples to measure specific characteristics of the material and incorporating Digital Image Correlation equipment and software to improve accuracy. -Worked with a small group on various projects while continuing individual projects. -Maintaining lab environment for safety and cleanliness to follow OHSAS and NRTL standards. Show less -Researched and analyzed the affects of sintering procedures on oxide materials. -Analyzing materials on laboratory equipment; BET surface area analysis, 3D scanning sintered volumes, scanning electron microscopy and backscattered electron imaging. -Designed and performed Mechanical testing of samples to measure specific characteristics of the material and incorporating Digital Image Correlation equipment and software to improve accuracy. -Worked with a small group on various projects… Show more -Researched and analyzed the affects of sintering procedures on oxide materials. -Analyzing materials on laboratory equipment; BET surface area analysis, 3D scanning sintered volumes, scanning electron microscopy and backscattered electron imaging. -Designed and performed Mechanical testing of samples to measure specific characteristics of the material and incorporating Digital Image Correlation equipment and software to improve accuracy. -Worked with a small group on various projects while continuing individual projects. -Maintaining lab environment for safety and cleanliness to follow OHSAS and NRTL standards. Show less



Alfred University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Thermal Laboratory Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  -Trained and supervised students and faculty on laboratory instruments. -Supervisor over three co-workers in the laboratory. -Analyzed various materials on laboratory equipment: thermogravimetric analysis, dilatometer and thermal expansion analysis. -Maintained lab environment for safety and cleanliness.

• Research Assistant

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  -Worked independently and with groups on various characterization projects. -Analyzed various powders and materials using lab equipment; thermogravimetric analysis, helium pycnometery, rheometry, X-ray powder diffraction, BET surface area analysis, particle size distribution analysis and scanning electron microscopy. -Trained and supervised co-workers on instruments used in the lab. -Maintained lab environment for safety and cleanliness.

• Summer Institute Laboratory Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  -Taught students ages 16 to 18 years old about basic theoretical principles in ceramic, material and glass engineering. -Demonstrated techniques that are used in the ceramic, material and glass industry. -Supervised over students using laboratory instruments.



Smartech Systems Inc.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2014 - Jan 2016

  -Assisted engineers on projects using SolidWorks and other engineering software programs. -Worked independently on reviewing and correcting DraftSight and SolidWorks designs drawings. -Responsible for communicating between customers and distributors. -Assisted engineers on projects using SolidWorks and other engineering software programs. -Worked independently on reviewing and correcting DraftSight and SolidWorks designs drawings. -Responsible for communicating between customers and distributors.