Triton Athletic Council Executive Board Member

• May 2023 - Present

Scholar Athlete @ UCSD Fencing

• Sep 2021 - Present

Competing as part of an NCAA Division 1 Team.Earning awards like:Rookie of the Year for 2021-2022 seasonMPSF and USFCA All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction for 2021-2022 seasonWest Region, All-MPSF, All-Academic selections for 2022-2023 season, along with 2nd place finish at West Regionals and 3rd place finish at conference championshipsEarning leadership positions like:Squad Captain for 2023-2024 seasonScholar-Athlete Development Chair for TAC (Triton Athletic Council) for 2023-2024 seasonFreshmen Mentor for summer 2022 and 2023Emerging Leaders program in Spring 2023Future Ready Team (for strategic five-year plan), focusing on recruiting and finances The Triton Athletes' Council (TAC) is UC San Diego's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Show less

Nanoengineering Undergraduate Researcher @ Joseph Wang Lab

• Sep 2022 - Present

Enhancing existing drug delivery platforms through nanoengineering techniques, such as designing micromotors and functionalizing algae. Aiding projects in the Joseph Wang lab, which focuses on biosensors, micromotors, and wearable technology.

Research Immersion in Materials Science and Engineering

• Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

Etched quantum dots and photonic crystals with hydrofluoric acid and conducted measurements to determine stop band position, resistivity, porosity, optical thickness, and reflectivity of samples.

Electrochemical Sensors Intern with 711th Human Performance Wing

• Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Enhanced chemical and electrochemical sensors, predominantly cortisol sensors, to monitor Warfighter readiness and performance, with battlefield applications. Conducted a self-led project as part of the Repperger Research Intern Program (1 of 12 chosen across undergraduate, Master's, and PhD level) under advisors Dr. Victoria Coyle and Dr. Steve Kim. Presented a poster at the end-of-summer intern summit. Enhanced chemical and electrochemical sensors, predominantly cortisol sensors, to monitor Warfighter readiness and performance, with battlefield applications. Conducted a self-led project as part of the Repperger Research Intern Program (1 of 12 chosen across undergraduate, Master's, and PhD level) under advisors Dr. Victoria Coyle and Dr. Steve Kim. Presented a poster at the end-of-summer intern summit.

NASA L'SPACE Academy Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience

• May 2023 - Aug 2023

Acting as the technical writer of a concept proposal titled "Nano-Diamond Battery Power Bank for Space Systems" in response to a NASA solicitation from the Marshall Space Flight Center. Researching along with 10 others to address NASA pain point in aerospace energy and storage (TX03.1.6), with the opportunity to win $10,000 to continue developing the team's idea. Acting as the primary reviewer for one of the four proposals reviewed in my panel--gaining experience in the process of writing, reviewing, and scoring proposals through the lens of a NASA reviewer. Show less

NASA L'SPACE Academy Workforce Development Program

• Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Under a student collaboration program with the NASA Lucy Mission, I applied mission development skills taught by NASA scientists and engineers while collaborating with other students to draft a 117-page preliminary design review (PDR). The PDR outlined a mission that had a goal to characterize a Near-Earth Object (NEO). I also completed skill modules, like risk managament, heat transfer, and project management, which taught topics like ConOps, TRL, Gantt charts, JMARS, and more. Under a student collaboration program with the NASA Lucy Mission, I applied mission development skills taught by NASA scientists and engineers while collaborating with other students to draft a 117-page preliminary design review (PDR). The PDR outlined a mission that had a goal to characterize a Near-Earth Object (NEO). I also completed skill modules, like risk managament, heat transfer, and project management, which taught topics like ConOps, TRL, Gantt charts, JMARS, and more.

Envision Humanities Conservatory

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

Envision Conservatory for the Humanities is an afterschool, application-based program that provides instruction in research techniques and an introduction to the following four humanities principles: philosophy, civics, theology, and ethics.Outside of the weekly readings and discussion, I completed the following: 1. Conducted senior research in “How does the establishment of a Martian colony impact our perception of human identity?”2. Organized and coordinated lab kit distribution to 30+ neighborhood kids for a summer fundraising camp for Biopolis3. Aided in writing the nutrition and physical activity curriculum for 2 Belize elementary schools. Show less

Quest Research Program

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

In the first year of the three-year program, I practiced research techniques, including creating glowing cells with CRISPR, growing HEK-293 and E. coli cells, transforming bacteria, plate streaking, micropipetting, conducting PCR and gel electrophoresis, and transferring and identifying phenotypes of C. elegans. In the final two years, I focused on Individual research (@ McCammon Lab).

Drug Discovery Student Researcher @McCammon Lab

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

Identified potential fabI inhibitors by applying in-silico tools: virtual screening of 30000+ compounds and solvent mapping @ McCammon Lab. Conducted validation of top 5 compounds with spectrophotometry and MIC assay @ Burkart Lab. Received 1st place at San Diego Science Fair in Biochemistry Division; qualified for state fair; featured in UCSD news Identified potential fabI inhibitors by applying in-silico tools: virtual screening of 30000+ compounds and solvent mapping @ McCammon Lab. Conducted validation of top 5 compounds with spectrophotometry and MIC assay @ Burkart Lab. Received 1st place at San Diego Science Fair in Biochemistry Division; qualified for state fair; featured in UCSD news

Junior Armorer and Coach

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2020

Repaired fencing equipment, aided in club maintenance, and conducted inventory. Learned skills like soldering and troubleshooting electrical gear problems. Taught basic fencing skills to 100+ kids and supervised bouting. Repaired fencing equipment, aided in club maintenance, and conducted inventory. Learned skills like soldering and troubleshooting electrical gear problems. Taught basic fencing skills to 100+ kids and supervised bouting.