Experience

Caltech

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• PHD Student

  • Sep 2018 - Present



University of Michigan College of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher - Ultrafast Optical Sciences

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Undergraduate researcher working in the Ultrafast Laser - Material Laboratory under the direction of Prof. Steve Yalisove in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Study the effects of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) by femtosecond laser irradiation in semiconductors. Design and conduct experiments to explore competing physical mechanisms in surface structure formation.

• Undergraduate Researcher - Engineering Education

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Undergraduate researcher working in engineering education research under the direction of Dr. Robin Fowler, Technical Communication Program. Study first-year student engineering design teams in various capacities, including effects of peer mentors on student success, gender inequalities and academic orientation persistence on teams, and effectiveness of communication medium on teams. Design surveys, analyze, and code qualitative results.

• Instructional Aide - Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing (MSE 220)

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Facilitated an undergraduate introductory materials science and engineering course with 70+ students by leading student discussions, addressing student questions and issues, and responding with formative assessment techniques. Implemented a flipped classroom model utilizing group exams, summative/reflective assignments, and non-traditional classroom layout to enhance student learning experience.

• Instructional Aide - Introduction to Engineering: Underwater Vehicle Design (ENGR 100-600)

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  Instructed laboratory classes of 20 first-year students through a first-year engineering design-build-test-communicate course on underwater vehicle design. Covered topics including circuits, hydrostatics, mechanics, computer-aided design (SolidWorks and Rhinoceros), and programming (Matlab and Arduino). Held office hours, open lab sessions, and one-on-ones with students whenever necessary.

• Instructional Aide - Structural and Chemical Characterization of Materials (MSE 465)

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  Facilitated a senior/graduate-level course covering advanced topics in materials characterization techniques. Lead student discussions, addressed student questions, wrote exams/problem sets, and implemented a flipped classroom model utilizing formative assessment and group exams. Covered topics including optical microscopy, SEM, XEDS, TEM, STEM, STM, AFM, EELS, RBS, XPS, AES.

• Undergraduate Researcher - Engineering Education

  • Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

  Undergraduate researcher working on engineering education under the direction of Prof. Cindy Finelli in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Studied the effects and benefits of flexible classrooms on student learning and instructor pedagogy. Coded qualitative transcripts of student focus groups and instructor interviews.



Missouri University of Science and Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Research Assistant - Glass Laser Additive Manufacturing

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer researcher working on experimental glass additive manufacturing system under the direction of Dr. Edward Kinzel, Dr. Douglas Bristow, and Dr. Robert Landers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Parameterized and optimized filament-fed selective laser melting glass additive manufacturing system. Analyzed thermally-induced residual stresses in structural glass prints for stress points and lines throughout printing process. Summer researcher working on experimental glass additive manufacturing system under the direction of Dr. Edward Kinzel, Dr. Douglas Bristow, and Dr. Robert Landers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Parameterized and optimized filament-fed selective laser melting glass additive manufacturing system. Analyzed thermally-induced residual stresses in structural glass prints for stress points and lines throughout printing process.



Interplast Co. Ltd.

• United Arab Emirates
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Finance Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Handled financial transactions in credit system, and investigated/resolved system discrepancies with clients personally. Designed "New Company Integration Guidelines" presentation for CFO, management, and clients in response to recent absorption. Trained new employees on credit transactions and resolution protocol. Handled financial transactions in credit system, and investigated/resolved system discrepancies with clients personally. Designed "New Company Integration Guidelines" presentation for CFO, management, and clients in response to recent absorption. Trained new employees on credit transactions and resolution protocol.