Experience

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  The Luminosity Lab

  • Arizona State University

  • Researcher

    • Aug 2019 - May 2023
    • Arizona State University

    Through the Luminosity Lab, I have had opportunities to work on a variety of projects, many in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of my past projects include:- The COVID-19 Sterilization Team: My team and I designed patented vaporized hydrogen peroxide and ozone sterilization units for N95 masks and other PPE. - XPRIZE Next Gen Mask Challenge: We took home the Grand Prize for our mask designed to prevent common problems with mask-wearing. I was lucky to work closely with 3M to create prototypes of the design. - Girl Scouts Robotics team: While this project slowed due to the pandemic, I led the robotics team in creating a redesign for the national Robotics Badge curriculum in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Our goal was to provide a more standardized, hands-on, affordable experience for the Girl Scouts to learn about robots.

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  iGEM Competition

  • Tempe, Arizona, United States

  • Filter Prototyping Member & Design Engineer

    • May 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Tempe, Arizona, United States

    My team and I designed a filter prototype for utilizing genetically modified algae to uptake arsenic. I utilized SolidWorks to model our high-tech solution for human drinking water. Additionally, we explored a low-tech solution for livestock as a more implementable approach.

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  Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment

  • Arizona State University

  • Research Aide

    • Aug 2019 - May 2022
    • Arizona State University

    Through the NEWT lab and environmental engineering department at Arizona State University, I have been able to do more hands-on research on water treatment. I led the design of a solar DC-driven system of optical fibers and UVC LEDs to prevent bacterial growth in water storage tanks. I also modeled the lab's reactor in SolidWorks which utilizes the same optical fibers for disinfection. Recently, I aided with a study on removing PFAS from drinking water.

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  Biomass Controls PBC

  • Sustainability and Impact Analyst

    • May 2021 - Aug 2021

    This summer, I had the exciting opportunity to aid with tasks such as analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, life cycle assessment, and biochar characterization. Biomass Controls offers innovative technologies for nutrient recovery and decentralized sanitation while conserving water and energy and reducing greenhouse gases.

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  Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

  • Arizona State University

  • Researcher

    • Aug 2019 - May 2021
    • Arizona State University

    During the spring 2020 semester, I led a team of ASU students in designing a smart farming apparatus to reduce water use by small farmers and increase their annual income by over 20%. During the summer of 2020, the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative allowed me to take an important step forward in the project by investigating the relationship between canopy temperature and crop water stress indices. I am excited to currently be continuing this project as my Barrett the Honors College Thesis!