Undergraduate Research Assistant | Microfluidic Device Development

• Apr 2022 - Present

Worked under Dr. Igor Novosselov on testing and development of a low-cost aerosol capture device using microfluidic technology. • Conducted over 50 aerosol experiments to evaluate device performance maintaining high quality standards • Utilized Python and Excel to analyze data, presenting findings to team on a weekly basis to ensure improvement • Assisted in the assembly of devices through advanced techniques such as 3D printing, soldering, and laser cutting contributing to the successful completion of products • Collaborate to increment device’s efficiency by utilizing Solidworks by 35% • Identified and reported any defects in devices according to established standard operating procedures, always ensuring product integrity • Formulated a finite state machine design to streamline the process of collecting aerosol particles by automating the monitoring and control of the flow resulting in a 75% increase in collection efficiency Show less

Manufacturing Engineer

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

• Manufactured over 30 intricate parts for submarine systems using lathes and 2D mills • Collaborated with the Propulsion Team to increase the efficiency of a turbine component by 34% • Tailored machine parts for various teams, resulting in a 98% on-time delivery rate for custom orders • Produced a high volume of components by efficiently assembling parts and subassemblies • Manufactured over 30 intricate parts for submarine systems using lathes and 2D mills • Collaborated with the Propulsion Team to increase the efficiency of a turbine component by 34% • Tailored machine parts for various teams, resulting in a 98% on-time delivery rate for custom orders • Produced a high volume of components by efficiently assembling parts and subassemblies

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

- Assisted up to 30 students daily across various math courses, clarifying their most pressing concerns- Mentored 5 students privately, helping them increase their overall grades by 25% through systematic review sessions and visual teaching methods

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

- Evaluated each student’ syllabus and supported students to complete set homework tasks- Develop a learning environment where students are free to express their concerns and ask questions- Succeeded in raising all students grades by an average of 30% on tests