• Developed and validated finite element models of reinforced concrete structures, incorporating nonlinear material behavior and diverse load conditions. Greatly improving the predictive capability of structural analysis.• Redesigned analysis pipeline into a modular, reusable architecture, incorporating object-oriented design, asynchronous processing, and efficient data handling. Significantly improving stability, scalability, and testability.• Built a standalone Python application to automate structural geometry reconstruction and advanced postprocessing, enabling fast, intuitive visualization of stress gradients and structural responses, reducing reliance on complex ANSYS workflows.• Created applications to automate task distribution over remote HPC resources, increasing stability and immediately improving resource utilization by 200%.

• Led engineering management, prioritizing daily operations, managing project timelines, and driving product commercialization, enhancing team efficiency and project delivery.• Partnered with integrators to review mechanical and electrical drawings, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements while managing the procurement and seamless installation of over $1M in production equipment into existing infrastructure.• Authored 17 proposals and white papers, including a successful DOE Phase I proposal, contributing to strategic project advancements.

• Parametric model development for topology optimization of piezocomposite camber-morphing multi-element airfoils.• Development of software package for multi-objective optimization of aerodynamic structures. Includes fluid-structure interaction algorithm for actuated aeroelastic structures, big data management/storage, post-processor, and wrapper interfacing FEA (ANSYS) and fluid (XFOIL, MSES) solvers.• Prototype fabrication of electro-mechanical coupled structures as proof of concept and fluid-structure model validation.• Analytical model development/analysis/validation of compliant mechanisms and electromechanical coupled structures.• Extensive benchtop and wind tunnel testing of electro-mechanically deformed aerodynamic structures. Fabrication of tooling, validation of experimental setup, data analysis, model validation.• Programming of fully automated high-fidelity data acquisition system (LabVIEW) for parametric studies.• Four-year lab manager for RU Smart Systems Lab. Equipment documentation and training/lab guidelines/management.

• Development of dynamic models for design and analysis shape memory alloy actuated arm-like mechanism.• Thermo-mechanical model system identification for embedded shape memory alloy actuated structures.• Design and fabrication of experimental tooling for point tracking of thermo-mechanically actuated antagonistic kinematic structure using C++, OpenCV, and MATLAB for data collection and post-processing.• Fabrication of proof of concept of antagonistic shape-memory alloy actuated structure.

• Process owner for a dozen automated production lines responsible for generating over 6,000,000 units per year.• Improve production processes to reduce scrap and increase productivity using six sigma and lean manufacturing principles. Includes programming of Rockwell and Adept controls systems. Robot replacement, laser design/installation.• Design and implementation of production tooling to improve product integrity, product quality, process capability, and OEE.• Collaborate with manufacturing cell operators to implement procedures and guidelines.• Work with product and quality engineers to standardize work instruction, create control plans, and PFMEAs for newly introduced production lines.• Carry out root-cause analysis on non-conforming production parts implementing corrective action to ensure product quality.