Experience

Rice University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Student

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  I am a PhD student in Dr. Haotian Wang's electrocatalysis group at Rice University. I am studying the 2-electron oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) to produce hydrogen peroxide, a valuable chemical. I am a PhD student in Dr. Haotian Wang's electrocatalysis group at Rice University. I am studying the 2-electron oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) to produce hydrogen peroxide, a valuable chemical.



University of Connecticut

• Undergradauate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Shadowed graduate and post-doctoral students in a fuel cell laboratory Helped conduct performance tests on electrochemical catalysts utilized in fuel cells Learned how to assemble a fuel cell Learned how to calculate electrochemical surface area of platinum catalyst on glassy carbon electrode Shadowed graduate and post-doctoral students in a fuel cell laboratory Helped conduct performance tests on electrochemical catalysts utilized in fuel cells Learned how to assemble a fuel cell Learned how to calculate electrochemical surface area of platinum catalyst on glassy carbon electrode



ExxonMobil

• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• R&D Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  I interned with ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company's Lubricants Technology Department in Annandale, NJ. There, my project involved studying and discovering effective coolants for electric vehicles as well as developing a method for studying corrosion in electric vehicle components. I interned with ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company's Lubricants Technology Department in Annandale, NJ. There, my project involved studying and discovering effective coolants for electric vehicles as well as developing a method for studying corrosion in electric vehicle components.



Case Western Reserve University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Science Foundation REU Participant

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  -Conducted electrochemical experiments on an all-copper flow battery system-Analyzed data from experiments utilizing Microsoft Excel-Collaborated with a graduate student and professors on research project-Put together Powerpoint presentations-Presented to lab group on weekly work-Presented to Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department on work accomplished within 10 weeks-Attended roughly 4 lectures in electrochemical engineering/professional development on a weekly basis



Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Swim Instructor/ Assistant Pool Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Lifeguard and swim instructor at JCC Camp ShalomTasks included: Making camp-wide announcements concerning swimming lessons and free swim Creating lesson plans for 3 different swimming lesson groups daily Leading swimming lessons with up to 15 children Engaging campers in a safe and appropriate manner Responding to supervisor feedback regarding instructing abilities and methods Occasionally maintaining contact with parents of campers regarding camper’s swimming abilities and goals Oversaw other lifeguards in my area

• Lifeguard

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

  Engaged customers upon entry to pool deck and dealt with problems and concerns in a responsible, respectful, and professional mannerContinuously searched aquatics center for any safety hazards, dangers, emergencies, etc.Enforced all pool and aquatics center rulesConducted tests on pool chemical levelsSet up and checked on safety equipmentClosed down aquatics center at night, conducting final sweeps of pool area



Camp Woodstock Ymca

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Counselor-in-Training

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Oversaw a cabin of 14 boys along with two other counselorsCo-taught activities such as mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, etc. to groups of up to 30 children at a timeLed bedtime reflections (discussions)Created, planned out, and led cabin activitiesReceived direct feedback from supervisors Oversaw a cabin of 14 boys along with two other counselorsCo-taught activities such as mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, etc. to groups of up to 30 children at a timeLed bedtime reflections (discussions)Created, planned out, and led cabin activitiesReceived direct feedback from supervisors