Experience

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  • United States
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Visiting Technologist at NASA Langley Research Center

    • Aug 2023 - Present

    Courses: Optical Diagnostics for Hypersonic Flows - University Leadership Initiative

  • NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) Fellow

    • Aug 2020 - Present

    Powered descent on the Moon or Mars relies on rocket exhaust plumes to impinge on the ground covered with granular soil, creating dense particle clouds and high-speed ejecta, which can pose danger to the spacecraft, astronauts aboard, and nearby spacecraft already stationed on the planetary body. My proposal titled, "High-speed multiphase flow in plume-surface interaction," was selected to fund my Ph.D. for the next four years and to aid NASA with this research problem. The major objectives of the fellowship are to i) develop an ultra-high-speed diagnostic facility to study supersonic particle-laden flows, ii) investigate flow physics and understand particle-particle and particle-gas behavior prior and during plume-impingement, iii) develop a lab-scale plume-impingement facility to probe into cratering and ejecta physics, and iv) collaborate with NASA scientists to use their facilities for larger-scale supersonic plume impingement tests. The research performed throughout the entirety of the program will have a significant impact as we plan to go back to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The innovative facility (which has already been constructed) will provide new high-fidelity experimental data that will be used to understand plume-impingement behavior. As more permanent bases are installed on the Moon, the need to understand ejecta behavior will keep Moon bases safe from the sandblasting behavior of ejecta. This research will also provide opportunities for undergraduates at Johns Hopkins to learn about plume-surface interaction and become involved in research early on in their undergraduate education. Our group at the Fluid Transport Lab will also benefit as more doors are opened from the new and established connections with NASA centers and scientists. Moon, here we go!

  • Visiting Technologist at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

    • May 2022 - Jul 2022

    Project: Plume Surface Interaction Physics Focused Grount Test 2Assisted lead engineer in setting up experiments for the visualization of a supersonic jet impinging on a flat plate using nitrous oxide planar laser-induced fluorescence (NO PLIF). This is part two of the PSI PFT experimental campaign. More details to follow.

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  Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Ph.D. Candidate

    • Aug 2019 - Present

    Graduate Research Assistant at the Fluid Transport Lab studying high-speed particle-laden and compressible flows.Current work: 1. Physics of a high-speed particle-laden jet2. Studies in plume-surface interaction in Earth and vacuum environments3. Compressible particle-laden turbulence

  • Co-President of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association

    • Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

    The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association (MEGA) is an organization funded by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. We represent the student body, facilitate interaction between graduate students and the department itself, and we serve as a voice for students.

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administr...

  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

  • Visiting Technologist at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

    • May 2021 - Sep 2021
    • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

    Project: Plume-Surface Interaction Physics Focused Ground Test 1Conducted experiments at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center to understand the dynamics of inertial particles induced by a supersonic impinging jet. More details to follow.

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  Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Los Alamos, New Mexico

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • May 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Los Alamos, New Mexico

    Working under the P-23 Physics Division Extreme Fluids Team at Los Alamos National Laboratory, I mainly focused on developing particle-image velocimetry uncertainty quantification methods for high-speed turbulent flows with variable density gases.

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher - Shock Tube and Advanced Mixing Laboratory

    • May 2018 - May 2019

    Conducted the experimental investigation of the effect of variable initial conditions on the Ritchmyer-Meshkov instability (RMI). This type of instability is applicable in inertial confinement fusion (ICF), in scramjets where mixing occurs in the presence of shockwaves, and it also plays a role in supernovae formation. The RMI is studied by using a 9 m shock tube, where a shock wave is mechanically generated to travel down the shock tube and interact with an interface of light gas and a heavy gas. My role was to help with the experimental setup, perform experiments, and gather data. This data was then processed using Matlab and other methods to understand the evolution of mixing in the flow field.

  • Tutor

    • Jan 2018 - May 2018

    Tutor and mentor students in core courses as well as higher level courses in mechanical engineering such as thermodynamics, material science, statics, and vehicle performance for aerospace systems. This is a free one-on-one turoring program offered by the Center for Academic Success, aiming to help students of all levels excel in every course. I am happy to be part of this team and to help other students learn.

  • Student Assistant

    • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

    The Center for Academic Success is located inside the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons building, where the majority of students spend their day studying. The center provides services from tutoring, academic coaching, to success workshops. I work as a student assistant, where I inform and direct students to the help they need. Not only do I promote the center during work hours, but I make sure that students in my classes know about these services.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    • Jan 2017 - May 2017

    Under the Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory, I used Simulink technology for the modeling, simulation, and optimization of electrically powered and hybrid-electric propulsion. I am in charge of reading literature and investigating battery and motor dynamics as well as energy requirements during pre and post flight to simulate combustion engines. The goal of the research project is to optimize flight, reduce fuel consumption, and model a green airplane.

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  Chez Gourmet Catering

  • Food & Beverages
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Event Captain/Coordinator

    • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

    Oversaw execution of large dinner, receptions, and events up to 200 clients. Implemented leadership skills by resolving conflicts and encouraging teamwork.

  • Warehouse Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

    Responsible for maintaining and receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating and enforcing operational procedures. Improve physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts.

  • Banquet Server

    • Oct 2012 - May 2016

    Perform food and drink serving duties at dinners and special events while interacting with clients in a positive manner. Recruited, selected, and trained new employees.

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  Self-Employed

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Property Manager

    • Aug 2010 - Jul 2015
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Accomplished financial objectives by collecting rents, paying bills, and scheduling expenditures. Maintained property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints.

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  Pineapple Point Guest House

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Front Desk Clerk and Assistant Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Sep 2014
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Responsible for leading and managing all sections of the front office in order to ensure the highest standards. Assisted the General Manager by performing managerial duties included but not limited to hiring, training, payroll, and bookkeeping.

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  Expression Image

  • Boynton Beach, Florida

  • Sales Clerk and Co-Owner

    • May 2005 - Dec 2010
    • Boynton Beach, Florida

    Responsible for sales, payroll ordering, hiring, and training.