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Assisting in research on deformation, heat treatment, and microstructure development in 15-5 PH stainless steel, implementing the Agility Forge with collaboration with The Center of Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME).

- Utilizing Excel, Microsoft Teams and OneNote to systematically organize data for test beds, thrusts and projects, including maintaining accurate recording of finance. - Facilitating HAMMER-Time events by coordinating with external and internal speakers, managing communications, updating the website, social media posts and coordinating online collaboration, ensuring effective dissemination of materials science research to students and faculty. - Collaborating weekly with the HAMMER leadership team

- Supporting students with MATLAB, CAD and Excel in fundamental engineering courses, enhancing their understanding of engineering principles across various majors.- Assisting with lab assignments, providing guidance on career decisions, and addressing student inquiries, demonstrating strong communication and mentoring skills.- Grading assignments to ensure timely feedback and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

- Proficient in performing gel electrophoresis and cell culture techniques like cell passaging, transfection, cell banking, viability measurement using H9C2 rat heart tissue cells used in the treatments targeting mitochondria.- Contributing in research using optogenetic technologies to study the effects of mitochondrial dysfunction in progression of heart diseases.

- Assisted Dr. William Ray, PhD (Principal Investigator in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital) in a research project. This project uses mannequins to interpret the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) charts and finding ways to expand the chart to obese and malnutrition patients.- Collaborated with other doctor assistants and student assistants throughout the project alongside my high school course work.- Communicated punctually with Dr. Ray throughout the month with updates and suggestions for research.- Presented my contribution on this research as my final Capstone Research Project to BODIES Program Head, Dr. Ray and other guests with my data.