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Berkeley, California, United States

Studied electromicrobial production technologies and (bio)reactor design for CO2 utilization in the Center for the Utilization of Biological Engineering in Space (CUBES). Advised by Prof. Doug Clark. Learn more at https://cubes.space/• Analyzed life cycle impacts and technoeconomics of CO2 conversion relying on comprehensive process and multiphysics reactor models• Designed and 3D-printed benchtop-scale reactors for experimental validation of model predictions• Designed and modeled energy and chemical production systems for Martian habitats, demonstrating the feasibility of photovoltaic-powered crewed missions (with Arkin Lab at UC Berkeley and Collins Group at LBNL)• Developed a comprehensive model of methane conversion to bioplastics, demonstrating that thermal management and gas-liquid mass transfer are key performance limiters (with Criddle Group at Stanford University)• Mentored one undergraduate and one Ph.D. student

Philadelphia, Pa

Experience includes nanoscale fabrication of extremely thin absorber (ETA) solar cell architectures, development of experimental apparatus for investigation of photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting properties of materials, synthesis and electrochemical characterization of hematite-based materials.Master's Thesis: "Solution deposited and modified iron oxide for enhanced solar water splitting"

Academic Center For Engineers

Teach and review concepts from basic chemical engineering, general chemistry, physics, calculus, and simple programming. Provide support that ranges from one-on-one needs to large group review sessions.

Goleta, Ca

Development of process conditions enabling low temperature growth of ZnO thin films for optoelectronic applications. High-resolution elemental mapping of solutions and films, with a focus on controlling device performance with dopant and chemical additive concentrations.Additional experience in facilities management for a wet chemistry lab.

Golden, Co

Electrochemical, spectroscopic, and compositional studies of III-V semiconductors for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, with a focus on exploring high-efficiency tandem absorber materials. Design and testing of a PEC reactor cell that achieves 10x solar concentration and collects evolved gases. Computational modeling to understand material limitations and identify reactor effects on semiconductor performance and stability.

Conshohocken, Pa

Main project involved developing a predictive rheological model for fine line (<50 micron) printing inks. Also formulated a polymer thick film line of printing inks for low temperature applications. Additional experience in performing quality assurance tests on R&D products prepared for scale-up.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

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

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering