• Investigated neural activity across Drosophila melanogaster development. Developed a novel whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology technique that enabled recording of developing neurons.• Trained Ph.D. students on electrophysiology technique and foundational concepts.• Developed and led an image analysis workshop sponsored by Drexel's Cell Imaging Center.

• Investigated the development and wiring of neurons within a sensorimotor circuit, characterized key developmental stages from a cellular and molecular perspective. Investigated anatomical compensation and animal behavior following perturbation of neurons within the sensorimotor circuit.• Founding member of the Neural Circuit Engineering lab at Drexel University, contributed data that helped secure $880k+ in funding. • Presented data at scientific conferences that helped secure multiple collaborations maintained today.• Trained incoming Ph.D. and undergraduate students on various wet-lab techniques, and foundational neuroscience and genetics concepts.