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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Responsible for outward-facing relationships with cement, ready-mix, and other end-use partners as it relates to product development, application, and optimization. Work closely with the R&D and business development teams to ensure that we are getting the necessary data to advance these relationships.

Campbell, California, United States

Campbell, California, United States

Fortera USA is a startup company that is working to develop solutions that address Portland cement's carbon dioxide emissions, which currently account for approximately 5-8% of all man-made emissions.

Jacksonville, Florida

Dübendorf, Switzerland

Investigate calcium sulfoaluminate durability and chemical reactions via laboratory testing and thermodynamic modelling.

485 Alberto Way Suite 210, Lost Gatos, Ca 95037

Developed fiber cement formulations utilizing calcium carbonate cement and a wide range of cellulose and synthetic fibers. Created laboratory fiber cement sample production methodologies that minimized sample variability induced by operators. Investigated accelerated curing regimes to rapidly advance full strength development. Scaled from laboratory fiber cement formulations to pilot scale production. Worked as a member of the product launch team to establish market demands and product requirements, and then to produce the documentation necessary to launch a commercial product.Worked with outside partners to adopt calcium carbonate cement for marine cementing applications in biologically sensitive environments. Formulated novel products based on carbon negative cement. Increased the production rate of cement by two fold by improving system parameters. Performed safety reviews of laboratories and pilot facilities. Increased calcium carbonate cement's strength nearly threefold through particle packing models.

Berkeley, Ca

Further the development of more sustainable cements such as calcium sulfoaluminate and calcium carbonate cements. Investigate alternative waste streams for use as chemical admixtures and mix water in concrete. Utilize multiple synchrotron based materials characterization techniques at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Advanced Light Source.Proactive in proposing new research topics, process suggestions, laboratory improvements. Enable new group members to conduct research and foster communication and knowledge sharing between our group’s core Ph.D. researchers, post doctoral fellows, and visiting scholars.Research cement phases with high pressure x-ray diffraction to determine their bulk modulus. Study calcium sulfoaluminate cement hydration using scanning transmission x-ray microscopy, x-ray diffraction, thermo gravimetric analysis, isothermal conduction calorimetry and soft x-ray microscopy. Develop a novel technique of mitigating alkali silica reaction, a leading cause in the failure of concrete, with tomography, dimensional stability tests, x-ray microscopy, and stereoscopic scanning electron microscopy. Study calcium carbonate generated from capturing carbon dioxide from power plant’s flue gas suitability as a supplementary cementing material in calcium sulfoaluminate cement.Mentor two undergraduate students through Cal New Experiences for Research & Diversity in Science (NERDS) and the National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program. Enable critical analytical skills, motivation, and knowledge to pursue further pursuits in science or engineering in both research and industry positions for minority undergraduate students.Review journal articles for acceptance in the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, a responsibility usually reserved for professors and seasoned industry professionals.

100 Albright Way Suite A, Los Gatos, Ca 95032

Research calcium carbonate cement which captures carbon dioxide from power plant emissions and through a metastable phase transition can be used as a novel cementing technology. In so doing, power plant emissions can be greatly reduced, lowering the pressure on climate change. Develop calcium carbonate cement applications and furthered the understanding of this novel system’s mechanical properties, microstructure, and rheology. Invited to present to two chief officers, team leads and business analysts about product development ideas, business opportunities, and material science research.

Austin, Tx

Studied aggregates potential for alkali-silica reaction. Developed a method to “passivate” reactive aggregate. Improved accelerated testing techniques for alkali-silica reaction. Investigated how chemical and physical attributes of calcium sulfoaluminate belite cements affect the cement’s dimensional stability during hydration.Taught a section of the laboratory for Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials. Tutored students on engineering concepts. Led weekly meetings for teaching assistants. Reviewed lab manuals and developed grading criteria.Tutored students in structural analysis concepts and problem solving skills. Led review sessions and proctored exams. Graded quizzes and homework for faculty. Uploaded grades and documents onto the course website.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Civil Engineering, 3.9

Awarded the Berkeley Fellowship for Graduate Studies and the Carlson-Polivka Fellowship. Minor in Engineering and Business.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Civil Engineering, 4.0

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Recreation Club (trip leader), Texas A&M Tae Kwon Do Team, and International Business Association.