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Moss Landing, California, Us

Tempe, Arizona, Us

• Formulated and optimized polymer resin systems for orthodontic devices, including Invisalign clear aligners and retainers.• Characterized properties of thermoformed and 3D-printed materials, using mechanical testing, thermomechanical analysis, rheology, and spectroscopy.• Developed test methods to evaluate long-term reliability of novel materials and products.

Hawthorne, California, Us

• Led materials selection and evaluation for the 2nd generation Starlink WiFi router, an outdoor-capable premium product.• Investigated and resolved processing challenges and reliability concerns for parts ranging from injection molded plastic to tempered glass.• Collaborated with design and engineering leads to establish performance requirements and identify cost saving opportunities for mass-produced consumer electronics.

Hawthorne, California, Us

• Developed materials and processes for manufacturing solar panels for Starlink satellites, with a target of improving performance in vacuum, under UV exposure, and during thermal cycling.• Generated and executed test plans to qualify materials for vehicles such as the Dragon spacecraft, including PCBA conformal coatings and adhesives.• Conducted failure analysis on polymeric and metallic materials, using techniques such as DMA, DSC, TGA, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM-EDS characterization, ion chromatography, and mechanical testing.

Glendale, California, Us

• Advised on materials and coatings for implementation in attractions in Walt Disney parks and resorts, including Pandora – The World of Avatar and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.• Designed and conducted tests in-house and with vendors to evaluate materials properties, including flammability, fungal resistance, UV stability, abrasion resistance, and mechanical strength.• Managed the budget and delegated tasks for an R&D project with partners in Paris and Hong Kong.

Glendale, California, Us

• Co-invented "Composite materials for three dimensional (3d) printing objects for construction applications" (patent awarded in April 2019) with Alexander W. Hsing.• Developed, sourced, and tested new materials in collaboration with artists and theme park operators.• Explored cost-effective methods for producing artistic pieces in Walt Disney theme parks and resorts.

Pasig City, Metro Manila, Ph

• Led research on feed-in tariffs and reverse auctions for renewable energy in developing countries.• Prepared a report on the Philippines’ reduction targets for carbon dioxide emissions through 2030.• Engaged in site visits to provinces of the Philippines to discuss solutions to lack of electricity access.

Stanford, Ca, Us

• Was awarded the Geballe Art + Science Fellowship for research on a Chinese bronze vessel.• Performed nondestructive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy for elemental analysis.• Conducted optical microscopy to identify starch grains in extracted sediment samples.

Stanford, Ca, Us

• Co-authored “Penetration of Cell Membranes and Synthetic Lipid Bilayers by Nanoprobes,” published in Biophysical Journal 107.9, with Matthew R. Angle and Nicholas A. Melosh.• Performed atomic force microscopy to investigate the effect of peptides on cell membrane penetration.• Functionalized AFM probe tips in the wet lab and experimented on HEK cells and lipid bilayer stacks.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Materials Science And Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Materials Science And Engineering