Research Lab Associate, Getty Conservation Institute
Los Angeles, Ca, Us
•Contributes mechanical expertise on conservation science projects in the Materials Characterization Group •Researches in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Research Library to preserve animation cels: trilaminate, heterogeneous materials. •Performs lab analyses, improves existing protocols, and determines chemical, mechanical, or physical instrumental tools required for research and development. •Writes quarterly reports, which include statistical data interpretation and next steps. •Engages in small group evaluations, and disseminates results through international poster presentations, lectures, and peer-reviewed research publications. •Mentored and assistant supervised masters-level student for five months in 2019. •Toolkit developed for the analysis of animation cels•Developed novel nanoscale protocol for interpreting paint adhesion interactions within a variety of environmental conditions.