Experience

MIT School of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PHD Candidate

  • Aug 2018 - Present



Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Collaboratively designed and administered recitations, homework, and exams for a graduate-level reactor kinetics and design class Collaboratively designed and administered recitations, homework, and exams for a graduate-level reactor kinetics and design class



Corning Incorporated

• United States
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Our teams conducted two 4-week projects wherein: (1) Our team designed improvement to SUT components in the biopharma industry. Using the Goldfire software suite to apply the Systematic Innovation process, as well as consultations with domain experts and customer representatives, we were able to identify and prioritize customer concerns, generate potential solutions, and refine these solutions into a list of detailed recommendations for Corning to improve its existing capabilities and to differentiate its products in present and future markets. (2) Our team developed models and MATLAB software to perform robust parameter estimation via simulation of multi-component ion-diffusion processes. We performed rigorous literature review and consulted with domain experts to propose and construct models of the system. In addition, we optimized the software such to achieve approximately 100x faster computation than currently available implementations. Show less



National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Our teams conducted two 4-week projects wherein: (1) Through investigation of state-of-the-art flame-speed measurement techniques, our team proposed and designed an apparatus for improved resolution and dynamic range of the measurement. (2) Our team investigated, designed, and simulated (ASPEN) the production of biopolymer precursors for wind turbine blades and performed a techno-economical analysis (considering costs, energy requirements, and greenhouse gas emissions) for comparison with extant petroleum-based precursors. Show less



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grader

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Grader for Thermodynamics and Staged Unit Operations Grader for Thermodynamics and Staged Unit Operations



Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Affiliate

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  (Roman Research Group) Conducted a research project on the catalytic upgrading of lignin bio oil. Designed and executed a series of experiments using various catalysts and model compounds to determine optimal reaction conditions. Analyzed products and catalysts using gas chromatograph (GC), mass spectrometer (MS), flame ion detector (FID), and powder X-Ray diffractometer (PXRD) instruments. Presented a poster on said research to colleagues and public visitors. (Roman Research Group) Conducted a research project on the catalytic upgrading of lignin bio oil. Designed and executed a series of experiments using various catalysts and model compounds to determine optimal reaction conditions. Analyzed products and catalysts using gas chromatograph (GC), mass spectrometer (MS), flame ion detector (FID), and powder X-Ray diffractometer (PXRD) instruments. Presented a poster on said research to colleagues and public visitors.



Robin A Felder Laboratory @ The University of Virginia

• Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Automatization Intern

  • May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Developed assays for a micropipetting machine and plate reader. Operated and repaired numerous laboratory equipment. Designed prototypes using CAD software. Developed Arduino-based circuits and code for pH probes and stepper motors. Developed assays for a micropipetting machine and plate reader. Operated and repaired numerous laboratory equipment. Designed prototypes using CAD software. Developed Arduino-based circuits and code for pH probes and stepper motors.



Solvay

• Belgium
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Conducted purity and compositional analysis of experimental and pilot plant polymer samples using gas and liquid chromatographs. Performed IZOD, tensile, and flexure tests to determine physical properties of polymer samples. Prepared and measured polymer samples to limit variability in test results. Executed an experiment to investigate sulfur corrosion in equipment and recommend solutions. Conducted purity and compositional analysis of experimental and pilot plant polymer samples using gas and liquid chromatographs. Performed IZOD, tensile, and flexure tests to determine physical properties of polymer samples. Prepared and measured polymer samples to limit variability in test results. Executed an experiment to investigate sulfur corrosion in equipment and recommend solutions.