R&D Polymer Scientist

• Jun 2022 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2017 - May 2022

• Developed High-Pressure Torsional Braid Analysis technology, patent pending, to characterize thermal behavior of polymer materials at high pressure in carbon dioxide or other fluids• Designed framework for determining optimum foaming outcomes based on knowledge of thermal transitions and relative rigidity of polymer materials in an industrially sponsored research project • Served as a mentor to 4 undergraduate students and trained them on using polymer and high- pressure characterization equipment Show less

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

• Led research on supercritical foaming of copolymers in carbon dioxide along with • Implementing strategies to use a magnetic suspension balance for measuring sorption of carbon dioxide into polymers.

ORISE Post-Bachelor Intern/Researcher

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

• Worked with Thin Films and Nanostructures Group at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and Center for Nanophase Material Science (CNMS) • Conducted research on fabrication methods for organic spintronic devices using conjugated polymer materials • Worked with Thin Films and Nanostructures Group at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and Center for Nanophase Material Science (CNMS) • Conducted research on fabrication methods for organic spintronic devices using conjugated polymer materials

Instructional Assistant at Math Emporium

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

• Tutored hundreds of students in Math 1000 and 2000 level courses • Tutored hundreds of students in Math 1000 and 2000 level courses

Co-Op Project Engineer

• May 2015 - Jan 2016

• Trained 30 employees on the operation and function of an upgraded hydrapulper system; utilized a variety of teaching methods to capture a diverse audience • Verified an interlock and valve sequencing scheme for new a hydrapulper system • Contributed to safety and operation and design by utilizing experienced operator knowledge • Trained 30 employees on the operation and function of an upgraded hydrapulper system; utilized a variety of teaching methods to capture a diverse audience • Verified an interlock and valve sequencing scheme for new a hydrapulper system • Contributed to safety and operation and design by utilizing experienced operator knowledge