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SD-WPD (formerly WCI). Broadly involved with the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and W87-1 Mod program.

Construction and design of a high temperature (> 4000 K) klystron-based plasma torch to emulate hypersonic conditions. Part of a $40+ million research effort for improving U.S defense technology.

Research Assistant in the Electric Propulsion and Plasma Laboratory (formerly the Applied Plasma Science Laboratory).Topics:- Laser/Microwave-Based Diagnostics of Combustion and Gaseous Mixtures (Microwave Detection of Resonance Enhanced Multiphoton Ionization)- Electric Propulsion and Diagnostic Techniques (Thruster Development [Hall-Effect and Ion], Micropropulsion Systems [Hybrid Pulsed Plasma - Monopropellant Thrusters and Vacuum Arc Neutralization])- Data Acquisition and Laser Facility Development- Website Development

West Lafayette, In

Teaching assistant for AAE450: Sounding Rocket Design and AAE338: Thermal Sciences. Provided supplemental instruction on various aspects of heat transfer and spacecraft design.

Noblesville, Indiana, United States

- Established a manufacturing company with a focus on safety and defense innovations. - Engineered, prototyped and filed a patent for a unique distress signal alerter. - Launched a diverse array of defense products including optics and rails.- Supplied products for media and film, such as “Rim of the World”, "SWAT", and "Shotgun Wedding". The Chimera flare launcher also influenced the model in the popular video game Fortnite.- Sold out, on to the next!

Redmond, Wa

- Performed a hazard analysis and failure mode, effects, & criticality analysis for the Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) 12.5kW Hall effect thruster.- Drafted several test plans and procedures for AEPS qualification testing.- Developed a performance power-scaling model for the NextSTEP XR-100 nested Hall thruster program.* All Photographs Cleared for Public Use *

Applied Plasma Science Laboratory

- Operated, repaired and tested a 1.35 kW T-100-3 Hall thruster under various power, magnetic and fuel conditions.- Measured several performance parameters with specialized equipment to determine krypton propellant performance.- Constructed a circuit for improved discharge stabilization in low-flow Hall thrusters (-47% nominal flow state).- Designed and prototyped several liquid-fed pulsed plasma thrusters (PPTs), utilizing low-energy surface flashover ignition technology.- Aided six doctorate and undergraduate students in PPT and Hall thruster development/fundamentals.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Ph.D., Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Major Specialization: Aerodynamics. Minor Specialization: Propulsion. Dissertation Topic: Constructive (Coherent) Elastic Microwave.

Master Of Science - M.S., Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Major Specialization: Propulsion. Minor Specialization: Aerodynamics.

Bachelor Of Science - B.S., Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Major Specialization: Propulsion. Minor Specialization: Aerodynamics.