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- Design and model parts and assemblies in Fusion 360 for product development.- Fabricate parts through machining processes including CNC milling.- Solder and design electronic circuits for use in equipment- Create technical documentation for manufacturing process and operations manuals

Chicago

- Taught 7 lab sections concurrently for Experimental Methods course where students learned to design, setup, and execute experiments followed by analyzing results and writing technical reports.- Managed 4 lab sections for Introduction to CAD course providing feedback for each student through the - Planned lecture slides and tutorials for Introduction to CAD course where students learned to use SOLIDWORKS and created parts for design projects.- Trained 4-6 graduate TAs every semester on using and teaching SOLIDWORKS.- Design video tutorials for Experimental Methods lab demonstrations to create reversed classroom experience.

- Designed and executed experiments for measuring wave propagations using function generators and power amplifiers, while using digital signal analyzers and oscilloscopes for processing data.- Measured and modeled surface wave motion using Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry (SLDV) on living human tissue such as skin, human cornea, and fingertips.- Approximated elastic properties of in-vivo tissue, such as muscle, cartilage, prostate, and lungs using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in a process known as MRE (Magnetic Resonance Elastography).- Designed and built RF coils for use in MRI machines in combination with MRE setup.- Created novel application of finite element-based optimization to reverse calculate material properties.- Fabricated experimental equipment through 3D printing, machining, soldering, copper etching, and molding.

Chicago, Il

Assistant Leader for Tomorrow’s Academic Future: June 2014—August 2018- Promoted to unique position due to strong dedication to department mission and work ethic- Improved the implementation of department wide academic support and retention program, Making Achievement Possible (MAP) to help first year students transition to college environment- Facilitated training of Campus Housing professional and student staff at all levels- Oversaw campus wide staff of Peer Mentors and Senior Peer MentorsSenior Peer Mentor: August 2012—May 2014 - Promoted due to exceptional performance in role and ability to mentor new staff- Supervised and mentored staff of 25 Peer Mentors- Executed building implementation of MAP program to set new record of student retentionPeer Mentor: August 2009—May 2012- Built strong academic and social community in Residence Halls- Served as an academic resource for residents living on the same floor as Peer Mentor- Created engaging and challenging academic and social programs for residents to foster personal development

Greater Chicago Area

- Led team of 6 mechanical engineering students to host a summer program introducing high school girls to engineering.- Created several activities that demonstrate different aspects of engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial).- Mentored undergraduate mechanical engineering instructors to be professional and effective educators.

Des Plaines, Il

- Taught online summer course on Engineering Dynamics.- Utilized Desire2Learn (D2L) to track grades, record videos, and present course content.- Administered and graded homework assignments and exams through Pearson’s Mastering Engineering.

• Helped students improve already learned math skills, while teaching more complex problems• Continuously monitored lab to maintain supervisor’s requirements• Practiced math problems on own time to help students learn quickly as needed

• Listened to customers to determine best solution to a problem• Demonstrated knowledge of a large variety of products through quick memorization of materials• Executed customer service in working with clientele• Reconciled daily receipts and made deposits to bank

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, UIC Campus Housing, NRHH, RHA

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Pi Tau Sigma, Math Learning Center, UIC Campus Housing, NRHH, RHA