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 Designed, procured, and coordinated setup of nanomaterials synthesis systems including: chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) systems and all necessary safety systems  Participated in the selection, purchase, and setup of a RAMAN spectra system Developed and led cement-additive projects; rheology/viscosity, characterization and thermal/mechanical/electrical testing Contributed ideation and design of new drilling fluid-additives and related material applications Led and contributed to multiple Invention Disclosures and generating new IP

Thesis:"Novel Three Dimensional Silicon Carbide Nano-Structures", successfully defended 8/16/16 -CVD synthesis, functionalization, and doping of carbon nanotubes and related nano-composites-CVD/CVI sythensis of silicon carbide nanowire/nanotubes and related nano-composites-Synthesis of covalently-bonded 3D networks using nano-carbon building blocks-Designing, Synthesizing, Characterizing, and Testing dielectric, insulating nano-coatings-Designing, Procuring, and Configuring CVD and CVI systems-Synthesizing, Characterizing, and Testing novel nanomaterial/cement blends-Polymer and nano-material composites -Wet chemistry, Chemical functionalization-Characterization: XRD, XPS, Raman, SEM, TEM, FTIR, TGA/DSC-Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical testing methods-Health & Safety Lab Inspector for 6 labs-Head of 2D/3D Nano-Materials Synthesis Lab: Responsible for maintaining safe working lab environment by performing maintenance, repairing equipment, and planning and procuring supplies-Mentored and lead team of graduate and undergraduate research assistants

-Consulted with NASA research personel to develop research at Rice University and collaborated on -site at NASA Glenn Research Center.-CVD synthesis of 3D Silicon Carbide Nanowire/Nanotube Composites for the utilization of their superb mechanical properties in oxidation and high temperature, particularly for their use in CMC's for high heat engine parts.-Raman, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), FTIR

Thesis: "Characterization and Adaptability of Carbon Nanotube Based Solid Lubricants."-Synthesized MoS2-CNT and Ag-CNT composites as solid lubricants for high-heat tribological applications-CVD synthesis of carbon nanotubes using multiple substrates and catalysts.-Electrochemical, wet chemistry, and sputtercoated synthesis of MoS2 and silver nanoparticles-Characterization: SEM, TEM-Tribologically-tested wear rates, friction coefficients, and wear life of composites-Friction/wear testing methods: Nanovea optical profilometer, Nanovea tribometer-Mentored multiple undergraduate Students-Taught Physics and Astronomy Labs;Grading; Physics Help-Desk; Physics Help-Sessions

"Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel-Iron Alloy Nanowires"Advisor: Dr. S. Talapatra

NASA Arkansas Space Grant ConsortiumTopic: "Computer modeling of mass-less particles in zero point fields"Advisors: Dr. Jules Mollere, Dr. Charles Lemming