I am developing carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites (CFRPs) and sandwich composite structures using additive technologies. The last two years of my thesis work involved the optimization of powder bed fusion processes in topologically optimized metallic lattices. While metals have a range of applications and I love metallurgy, I thought that polymer composites would offer greater flexibility to experiment with topologies while delivering lighter weight parts in industries where weight is king and performance-per-gram matters most.I believe I can achieve superior mechanical properties over existing CRFPs while offering greater design freedom, replacing complex lay-up processes. I am currently developing an IP portfolio and scaling towards craft production of aerospace carbon fiber panels.https://www.topocomposites.com/

Designed a new, non-toxic, child-safe, fast drying aerosol adhesive for plastic bricks, models, and 3D printing applications. Successfully brought this product to market as Brick Shield and WarpPro, both currently available on Amazon and have grown in sales year after year.Worked with domestic suppliers and co-packers to bring a product to market while ASTM and CPSC testing and regulatory validation. Ensured product safety and quality through 3rd party toxicologists to meet product safety standards. I am able to work with, understand, and meet regulatory affairs and requirements for consumer products.Ensured product supply chain and labeling requirements (CPSC, GS1 UPC) for our online and retail distributors.Developed Amazon marketing plans to boost sales.

Working under an academic cooperation program that started from a MaCI project at Lawrence Livermore, my thesis research work focused on the process-property control of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing (AM). My focus was developing more tunable and robust architected lattice materials in Ni- and Ti-based alloy systems. By studying the melt environment of powder bed fusion (both laser and electron) with a variety of microscopy tools, a solidification profile of how best to process any given metal part can be understood. In doing so, we developed a digital twin reconstruction of the PBF-LB manufacturing process and are able to utilize this to shape the AM process in real time.Contributed to proposal writing, project management, and research on an ARPA-E program aimed at developing AM motor components using novel, rare-earth free, material systems. Utilizing both NiZnCu-ferrites and amorphous FeB nanoparticles to develop and advance the AM of magnetic materials, my research utilized PBF-LB and DED to study process-property impacts on the microstructure.Designed and saw out several experiments studying how the AM processing conditions can shape or tune the mechanical properties of AM parts using both experiment and simulation for both structural and magnetic materials; using microscopy, in-situ analysis, and developed Python/MATLAB code for data analysis and simulation refinement.Developed machine learning algorithms using TensorFlow to denoise and enhance high resolution electron backscattering diffraction (HR-EBSD) characterization, enabling the multiscale analysis of absolute residual strains.I have served as a consulting engineer for materials forensics and aerospace fault determination projects, finding and reporting in-depth the root causes of disasters and manufacturing issues.

Developed computer vision models to analyze the evolution of AM melt pools using synchrotron X-ray characterization.Worked to link time resolved X-ray data to physical L-PBF process parameters (laser power, speed), understanding the links between melt properties, melt geometry, and resultant microstructure.Paired with HR-EBSD analysis, showed that meltpool scale changes of processing conditions could control material properties through microstructural engineering.

Worked to develop HR-EBSD methods of measuring/mapping strain in additively manufactured (AM) metal alloys. Elucidating the link between nanoscale, microscale, and mesoscale stress development in Ti-6Al-4V alloys.Produced soft magnetic composites via AM methods and studied the resultant electronic and magnetic properties as a function of the AM environment and post-processing.Worked with industry partners to diagnose ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) of Inconel aerospace parts, combining microscopy and spectroscopy methods to understand how defects can cause unreliable NDT results.

Studied and oversaw the optimization of AM production of orthopedic implants on both EBM and L-PBF equipment.Worked to understand the effect of build parameters, post-processing, and input powder properties on porosity and surface roughness.Processed and examined in-situ sensor data to understand links between melt pool properties and defects.Developed heat treatment and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) cycles and operated vacuum furnaces to obtain the microstructures and properties required to meet FDA requirements for our devices and ITAR regulations for export.Directly worked with and on machines, debuilding, changing cathodes, configuring laser galvanometers, and other AM technologies.

Worked to optimize synthesis, properties and characterization of novel biobased polymers for consumer and industrial applications.Utilized screw extrusion and in situ reaction studies to produce copolymer siloxane networks.Applied thermal analysis, microscopy, HPLC, and NMR tools to preform model compound studies and analyze reaction results.

Oversaw the development of static reduction and elimination strategies on blown film rollstock, increasing manufacturability and reducing waste.Developed new recycling and production procedures for new wax sourced products.Aided in bringing a new blown film production line and wax coating line up to production readiness

Great mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.Lead sales member due to great interpersonal skills.Sold, repaired, and assembled high end ($2000+) mountain, road, and hybrid bicycles.Capable of complex road and mountain bike repairs, from brake bleeds to bottom bracket overhauls.You should never forget your first job!