Experience

Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Researcher - Voorhees Group

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Analytical, CALPHAD-coupled modeling of non-equilibrium phase transformations, dendritic growth, and the columnar-to-equiaxed transition during additive manufacturing of industrial alloys. TA for MAT_SCI 314: Thermodynamics of Materials. Worked with one other TA to hold weekly office hours and grade weekly problem sets and quizzes for ~30 students. Worked with one of the MSE department's Professors of Instruction to create a LaTeX repository of course materials for future instructors and TAs. Show less



QuesTek Innovations LLC

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Intern - Materials Design Engineering

  • Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Developed a CALPHAD-coupled model of plane-front and dendritic growth during the rapid solidification of concentrated multicomponent alloys. Developed a CALPHAD-coupled model of plane-front and dendritic growth during the rapid solidification of concentrated multicomponent alloys.



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Contingent

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  Worked with the Joining Development group at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center to write and revise documentation within Medtronic's quality management system for new laser/resistance welding workstations and tooling. Worked with the Joining Development group at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center to write and revise documentation within Medtronic's quality management system for new laser/resistance welding workstations and tooling.



Rice University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher - Cordero Lab

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Development and analytical modeling of an ultrasonic powder consolidation process for creating bulk nanostructured materials. Development and analytical modeling of an ultrasonic powder consolidation process for creating bulk nanostructured materials.



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Intern - Product Development

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Worked with the Atrial Fibrillation Solutions group to characterize polymers in terms of thermal transitions, performance under cryogenic and in-vivo temperatures, and compatibility in joining applications. Project will lead to annual savings of $1MM in scrap and an 85% reduction in process cycle time. Worked with the Atrial Fibrillation Solutions group to characterize polymers in terms of thermal transitions, performance under cryogenic and in-vivo temperatures, and compatibility in joining applications. Project will lead to annual savings of $1MM in scrap and an 85% reduction in process cycle time.



Rice University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher - Ajayan Lab

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Prepared and developed electrode and electrolyte separator chemistry and optimized tape-casting and spin-coating procedures for high-temperature energy storage devices. Prepared and developed electrode and electrolyte separator chemistry and optimized tape-casting and spin-coating procedures for high-temperature energy storage devices.



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Intern - Process Development

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Worked with the Joining Development group at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center to develop an extensive database of weld materials, geometries, techniques, and characterization results. Assisted with the development, qualification, and characterization of laser and resistance welds, SEM/EDAX analysis, and destructive metallurgical analysis. Worked with the Joining Development group at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center to develop an extensive database of weld materials, geometries, techniques, and characterization results. Assisted with the development, qualification, and characterization of laser and resistance welds, SEM/EDAX analysis, and destructive metallurgical analysis.