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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

- Model thermal sub-system architecture using reduced order modeling (ROM) software aswell as, deploying custom coded components for accurate modeling and simulation− Interface active thermal management models with supplemental sub-system models delivered by collaborators to accelerate and optimize system analysis trade studies− Resolved test setup anomaly limiting serial test execution with available lab equipment thuspreventing unnecessary schedule delays− Characterize fluid circuits using fluid dynamics concepts with parametric studies for quickfinal design convergence− Improved lab test execution by offering a more streamlined, representative solution to customers test requests by reducing test setup complexity and equipment requirements− Mentoring junior engineers on broad engineering concepts to ensure rapid skill developmentand efficient mission contribution− Prevented failure of key program by identifying circuit card assembly preliminary thermaldesign flaw; providing multiple solutions through trade studies; and designing breadboardtest stand thermal management hardware− Employ co-simulation analysis techniques by interfacing commercial CFD and1-D analysis software to ensure high-fidelity sub-system performance predictions− Developed simulator agnostic, transient heat exchanger code framework for thermal time constant evaluation and correlation− Design test configurations for conceptual,active thermal management design validation− Coordinate with vendors/suppliers ensuring part specifications sufficiency− Implement accurate thermal modeling for cross-domain analysis efforts− Validate test data with system models, and correlate accordingly− Implement post-processing automation and version controlled models to reduce model development redundancies

Arlington, Va, Us

- Executed Monte Carlo runs with Real-Time Simulation- Assisted in Lab integration of Aerodynamics models- Coordinated with suppliers to fully support their avionics subsystem network interface controls and requirements- Implemented aircraft subsystem models within test environment- Implemented model articulation for out-the-window scene visuals using Open Scene Graph file format- Developed and documented new GUI for end-user simulation control of multiple natural environment elements- Implemented weather functionality for out-the-window scenes- Documented and presented possible solutions for existing problems to further expand the efficiency, and capability, of future software development

Morehead, Kentucky, Us

Instructor of Physics-Instructed courses: •Elementary Physics •Engineering Physics •Thermodynamics-Implemented new thermodynamic demonstrations-Coordinated physics labs to ensure lecture concepts are cemented through experience and guidance

Auburn, Al, Us

- Provide assistance to Professors instructing a Dynamics Course- Responsibilities included: - Grading students assignments in a timely manner - Documenting solutions for each assignment - Proctoring classes per request - Providing assistance to students per request

Auburn, Al, Us

- Represented the Aerospace Engineering department- Helped identify a financial instability by reviewing previous years budget- Collaborated in structuring a possible nominal fee for graduate students to enrich campus life

Auburn, Al, Us

- Collaborated in a proprietary project funded by DARPA- Fabricated composite support structures- Fabricated design models for flight testing and design validation- Recommended hardware-in-the-loop structures- Constructing a suitable container for safe transportation.

Chestnut Hill, Ma, Us

- Applied Electro-Magnetic concepts to research perfect absorption of Electro-Magnetic Radiation with state-of-the-art Metamaterials - Ran heuristic simulations on different geometrically defined array elements to find structures with best absorption of 77GHz- Fabricated arrays in a clean room environment using standard photolithography techniques and procedures- Validated dimensions of array elements post deposition via atmoic microscope- Tested performance with Backward Wave Oscillator- Interpreted and Analyzed real world test results

Morehead, Kentucky, Us

- Provided guidance to lower level classmen in understanding lower level physics concepts.

Master Of Science (Ms), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

B.S, Mathematics

B.S, Physics