Application Chemist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Ph.D. Candidate Researcher

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2022

• Innovative problem-solver with experience in 3D printing process development and ink formulations resulting in 3 new 3D-printing materials and 3 novel 3D-printing processes as part of PhD completion.• Scientific writing expert with ability to investigate, critique and propose future direction in area of biology and additive manufacturing as evidenced by publication of 2 review papers on AIP Biomicrofluidics and ACS Chemical Reviews.• Effective leader with experience in managing lab inventory, lab safety documentation, and personnel training to sustain and support project and laboratory work for 2 separate lab facilities and onboard 16 new researchers.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

Lead/head teaching assistant for junior level chemical engineering lab coursework. Was awarded 2020-2021 Best TA Award in department for skill and dedication.Classes Taught:ECH 001: Design of Coffee LabECH 145A: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics LaboratoryECH 145B: Chemical Engineering Transport Laboratory• Spearheaded design, production and delivery of series of digital tutorials to illustrate experimental setup and data analysis for 2 upper-level chemical engineering lab courses • Provided leadership to team of junior graduate teaching assistants by providing hands-on training on course material to successfully carry out teaching and grading duties for 2 academic years.• Client-facing experience with ability provide one-on-one and class-wide support for class of 80 students.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

•Strategic planner with ability to work within tight deadline to spearhead early-phase development of microfluidic biosensor device to secure in ~$107,000 in grant funding. • Self-driven and resourceful researcher with experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in area of optics, materials, microfluidics, CAD and additive manufacturing resulting in collaborative research projects with 4 different groups. • Technical literacy in polymer science, biochemistry, microfluidics and continuum mechanics as evidenced by conducting peer-review for up to 3 papers prior to publication at various American Society of Chemistry (ACS) journals.

Project Manager

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

• Served as liaison between project team and partnering organizations to coordinate international site team trip.• Coordinated project team of engineers to successfully install of 200-gallon water treatment system at partnering community center servicing over 100 members.

Project Team Member

• Feb 2014 - May 2016

• Worked closely with team to design 2 different water filtration/treatment systems for easy-installation at remote sites.• Performed experiments to troubleshoot and validate water treatment system performance leading to refinement of product criteria for 2 different international partners ahead of site team installation.• Executed site installation of 200-gallon water treatment system at international partner location.

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

• Continued refinement of CAD skills resulting in becoming a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) • Strategized with instructor of record to provide hands-on training to class of 40 first year students on Solidworks CAD software. • Continued refinement of CAD skills resulting in becoming a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) • Strategized with instructor of record to provide hands-on training to class of 40 first year students on Solidworks CAD software.