High-Performance Algorithms and Complex Fluids Group, Computational Science CenterResearch areas:- Software development for a GPU compatible mesoscale atmospheric modeling tool being developed to supply wind and weather data to wind plant simulations- Development of machine learning (ML) models for turbulence and combustion and data science tools for handling large data sets- Implementation of physics- and ML-based models in codes being developed for use on exa-scale high-performance computing systems- Co-Principal Investigator: Computational fluid dynamics simulations for sCO2 power systems (Allam-Fetvedt Cycle)

Computational Turbulent Reacting Flow Laboratory, Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringResearch Projects: - Model development for partially premixed combustion at conditions relevant for gas turbine and internal combustion engine designs- Computational studies of multi-component turbulent mixing- Application of machine learning modeling approaches to combustion systemsOther Projects:- Institutional decarbonization strategies at Princeton and elsewhereTeaching Assistant for: - MAE335, Fluid Dynamics- MAE427, Energy Conversion and the Environment: Transportation Applications- MAE557, Modeling and Simulation of Fluid Flows

Design & Analysis Branch, Crew and Thermal Systems Division, - Detailed chemical process modeling for space-based water recovery systems, including modeling heat transfer within the systems- Analysis of water recovery system test data- Layout design for a ground-based habitation module test facility in a collaborative project with other interns

Space Environment and Experiments BranchAnalyzed space-exposed polymers retrieved from the International Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope using tensile testing, scanning electron microscopy, and density measurements

- Modeled blood flow through automated blood collection devices using ANSYS Fluent to aid in understanding and development of new components.- Synthesized and tested novel polymer composites for luekoreduction applications- Characterized and tested new silicone coating procedures on blood pack unit needles- Supported quality engineering projects utilizing tensile strength testing, FT-IR spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (with EDS)

Space Environment and Experiments BranchCharacterized the degradation of insulation retrieved from the Hubble Space Telescope after 19 years in space