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Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Develop and deploy new simulation tools to support R&D teamsDerive new physics-based models to investigate unanswered fundamental filtration questionsCoordinate cross-team discussions to promote knowledge sharing and creative problem solvingManage commercial simulation software on high performance computing clusterDocument new findings in technical reports

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Deployed 4 R&D simulation tools to predict performance and properties of filtration systemsDerived 5 new modeling methodologies in strategic research areasOversaw and led investment in new commercial tools to aid in model and simulation developmentCoordinated collaborative engagement with university partnersCollaborated with diverse R&D teams to solving complex filtration problemsDocumented results in more than 20 technical reports

River Falls, Wi

Communicated scientific computing principles and techniques in C and Python to undergraduate studentsMentored students working on computational projects with connections to physical systemsTaught and managed introductory physics classroomsDesigned activities to best communicate complex topics to students without a background in the materialWorked with students of diverse backgrounds to meet their educational needs

Minneapolis, Mn

Developed finite element simulations of electroosmotic flows in liquid crystalsModeled complex multiphysics systems with COMSOL (see linked files)Visualized and processed simulation results using Python and MatlabConnected observed behavior to underlying physical mechanismsCollaborated with diverse team of researchers on multidisciplinary problems for the Materials Genome Initiative (see link)Connected the fundamental mechanisms behind two seemingly disparate material systems: liquid crystal electrokinetics and living liquid crystalsCommunicated research accomplishments at 3 national conferences and in 6 scientific journals (see below)

Minneapolis, Mn

Communicated introductory physics concepts to undergraduate studentsManaged experimental devices and analytical software in physics teaching laboratoryCollaborated with team of Teaching Assistants and professors in preparing lessons and evaluating workUtilized organizational skills to grade hundreds of introductory physics final exams before semester grade deadlinesReceived School of Physics and Astronomy Outstanding TA Award in 2015

Eden Prairie, Mn

Analyzed PGA tour data, identifying trends and relationships between player techniques and overall performance Developed statistical support for forthcoming instructional books

Northfield, Mn

Developed analytics software packages in C++ to analyze practice sessions and competitions in order to optimize future performanceMentored team members in competition strategies and practice routinesCoached players at multiple tournamentsLed fundraising campaign, networking with school alumni and supporters, and organizing fundraiser golf tournament

Northfield, Mn

Analyzed problems in algebra, number theory and graph theoryDetermined conditions in which permutations created planar Bruhat graphsPresented work at college eventsPublished results in peer-reviewed journal

Northfield, Mn

Performed experimental research in molecular spectroscopyWrote C++ code to improve analytical softwareAnalyzed data to identify trends and recommend new project directionsManaged hardware in experimental lab setting

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics, 3.71

Activities and Societies: GradPhi, Academic Civility Workgroup, Tate Renovation Advisory CommitteeDissertation: "Electrokinetic Phenomena.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Physics, 3.71

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics And Physics, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Sigma Pi Sigma, Men's Golf Team, Scared Scriptless Improv TroupeGraduated cum laude in physics and math.

Diploma

Co-founded school improv club Varsity golf team member Four year participant in Destination Imagination