Associate Engineer

• May 2022 - Present

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Jul 2021 - May 2022

. Worked on Li foil production for Battery applications . Investigated organic thin-film effects on metal surface embrittlement . Analyzed plastic deformation flow behavior in the machining of metals through high-speed in situ imaging and particle image velocimetry . Developed a data repository for many engineering materials' property evolution when subjected to concentrated shear deformation processes. . Worked on Li foil production for Battery applications . Investigated organic thin-film effects on metal surface embrittlement . Analyzed plastic deformation flow behavior in the machining of metals through high-speed in situ imaging and particle image velocimetry . Developed a data repository for many engineering materials' property evolution when subjected to concentrated shear deformation processes.

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2016 - May 2021

• Reengineered multi-step, sheet metal fabrication processes into a single-step process by constrained deformation in a hybrid cutting-extrusion process to save > 50% deformation time and energy. • Modified cutting tool hardware geometry for large strain deformation to produce close tolerance of finished strip and wire products with desired design specifications. • Designed CAD models to simulate product engineering process and analyzed the physics of interface interaction at chip-tool contact to reveal material flow response to concentrated shear deformation. • Investigated the root cause and suppression mechanisms of flow instabilities in high-speed cutting via in situ imaging and particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) analysis. • Initiated collaboration with 4 research groups and trained peers in the proper use of scientific equipment to assure accurate data acquisition and to enhance the safety of both the researchers and research equipment. Show less

Graduate Data Science Researcher

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

• Worked in collaboration with project corporate partners at CAT Digital to develop smart solutions for mining equipment failures based on telematics data streams. • Served as a graduate mentor to undergraduate students by overseeing project schedules, group task distribution and execution of weekly priorities and project goals. • Worked in collaboration with project corporate partners at CAT Digital to develop smart solutions for mining equipment failures based on telematics data streams. • Served as a graduate mentor to undergraduate students by overseeing project schedules, group task distribution and execution of weekly priorities and project goals.

Mine Operations Superintendent

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

• Managed and directed mining personnel and fleet dispatch operations to achieve 10-20% higher monthly production targets while maintaining higher safety standards. • Performed short-to-medium term strategic program planning of technical projects to improve operational effectiveness which led to cutting down > 20% equipment production delays. • Developed statistical models for generating complex project reports, and for forecasting future production performances and quality management systems. Show less

Business Improvement Analyst

• Aug 2012 - Feb 2014

• Raised dump truck tire life by 22% by instituting continuous monitoring of drill and blast activities and materials handling systems to improve truck haulage and running surfaces. • Saved 20% budget on drill bits by planning drill schedules, monitored drill rigs performance and kept inventory of drill bits usage. • Liaised with contractor and service provider companies to implement innovative strategies to deliver mining supplies and deliverables to meet the fast-paced demands of the production teams. Show less