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St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Conducts experimental research and design to fabricate and test nanoscale diffraction gratings for NASA’s Arcus high resolution X-ray grating spectrophotometer mission.- Develops novel processing steps and streamlines potential inefficiencies through failure analysis experiments.- Serves as a liaison between customers and the fabrication team to ensure clear understanding of customer expectations and process requirements.- Successfully manages multiple, time-sensitive projects through clear communication and collaboration, detailed note-taking, and fastidious organization.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Mastered a variety of fabrication methods and techniques to manufacture nanostructure onto semiconductor wafers including lithographic processes, etching techniques and metrology instruments.- Reliably executed and managed all parts of the manufacturing pipelineto keep production processes running smoothly.- Performed extensive literature reviews to stay up-to-date on the nanofabrication landscape.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Contributed to the fight against COVID-19 by conducting high-throughput RNA extraction for RT-PCR testing.- Studied and streamlined the sample testing process to address inefficiencies and uncover possible improvements.- Expanded impact beyond my role due to exceptional performance to manage inventory and data exportation.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Developed a novel use of an ultrasound technique called Backscatter Tensor Imaging to map white matter tracts in the brains of rat models in real-time.- Successfully defended a thesis that will serve as the foundation for ongoing research at the Laboratory.- Independently designed and conducted experiments, including the development of MATLAB code for data acquisition and analysis.- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to keep the team informed on the latest advancements in the field of translational medicine.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Prepared labs for the synthesis, purification, and polymerization of monomers to produce antimicrobial agents.- Designed protocols to test the effectiveness of different kinase inhibitors on a mutant of c-Abl that has been identified in patients with Gleevec-resistant CML.- Facilitated student labs by providing overall support across a broad range of chemistry topics.