- Researching Binder Jet 316L samples from ExOne for porosity and internal oxide distribution and comparing them to powder bed samplesPistorius Group

- Researched particle brush materials (grafted polymer nanoparticles) with focus on PMMA/PSAN blends- Utilized SI-ATRP to synthesize the particle brush blends and characterized them under TGA and SEM- Performed multiple form factor analyses by likening the particle brush samples to similar polymer nanocomposites such as HNP assembliesBockstaller Group

- Researched Semiconductor Thin Films to optimize properties based on different crystal structures.- Worked as a subsidiary to a doctoral program developing and characterizing titania and niobate thin films on various substrates.- Worked on understanding the process of development of perovskite crystal orientations compared to expected growth orientations. - Gained technical experience in Pulsed Laser Deposition, TEM, SEM, Mass Spectrometry, AFM. Salvador Group

- Researched Chromium-based Steels with Rare-Earth (La) Inclusions. - Characterized and set-up initial heats for the samples. Performed various types of tensile tests to compare hypothesized strengths of the engineered samples.- Identified the quench-cracking problem and suggested optimizations for the sample while retaining similar toughness and secondary hardening properties to Nickel/Cobalt Steels. - Gained technical experience in Heat Treatment and Instron Tensile Testing. Garrison Group.

- Researcher at PSG IAS with my project proposal to understand Photocatalytic Activity of Quantum Dots- Synthesized CdS quantum dots with varying concentrations of capping agent (MPA)- Discovered a correlation between capping agent concentration and photocatalytic degradation of basic dye (methyl blue) under UV and solar radiation- Researched electron-hole pair recombination techniques- Gained technical experience in UV-Vis Spectroscopy

- Research Intern at the NanoScience and Technology Department with a focus on gaining technical experience in nanoparticle characterization hub- Synthesized ZnO nanorods and observed corresponding free radical mechanism in the storage of seeds- Prepared ZnO and Silicon Dioxide nanoparticles for characteristic comparison against ZnO nanorods- Gained technical experience in TEM, SEM, AFM, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, GC Mass Spectrometer, Nano Spray Point Dryer, Gas Permeability Tester