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Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado

• Accomplished researcher with a strong track record of success, including the defense and publication of a 130+ page dissertation on the development of a novel sensor for real-time detection of fouling on reverse.
• Led the design and build of an in-house Raman microscope which involved the careful planning and definition of system requirements, performing optical calculations (e.g., hand calculations, Zemax), sourcing of optical.
• Designed and built a thermal fluid (reverse osmosis) system by identifying design requirements, planning the layout and configuration of the system, selection of appropriate components and materials, and assembly and.
• Managed the safe operation of the laboratory, including compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and protocols

Duderstadt Library

• Roles:
• Offered consulting services on additive manufacturing to engineering students, supporting them in their coursework and projects by providing expert advice on design, prototyping, and material selection
• Developed advanced skills in building and maintaining 3D printers through hands-on experience, as well as self-directed proficiency in 3D printing software and CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Repetier, Cura, Magics, and.
• Created tutorial-style documentation for a newly acquired 3-axis CNC router, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations to help users understand and operate the machine

Columbia, MO

• Roles:
• Led the design, fabrication, and verification of a direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) system
• Designed and conducted DCMD experiments under varying operational conditions, collecting essential data used to validate a water distillation numerical model
• Played a key role in a team of graduate students that completed a research project on time and within budget, contributing to the design and execution of experiments, analysis of data, and preparation of documentation.

• In this project, the goal was to develop a reproducible, validated standard test procedure/system that measured the dust-producing capability of ingredients containing a combination of sugar, protein, starch, and flow.
• As part of an engineering team, performed requirements analysis, contributed to the design, construction, and validation & verification of a prototype dust measurement procedure/device for Amway, completing the project.
• Project deliverables included the prototype dust measurement system and documentation outlining start-up, shutdown, maintenance, and troubleshooting protocols, as well a list of parts, CAD drawings for replacement.

Ann Arbor, MI

• Research, Innovation, Service and Entrepreneurship (RISE) programThe goal of this project is to develop a splint design to complement a piezoelectric cardiovascular sensor for detecting intradialytic hypotension. The.
• Designed and implemented a MATLAB script to measure and compare the performance of piezoelectric cardiovascular sensor splint designs
• Designed and fabricated a prototype splint based on extensive research and analysis of existing designs, with the goal of improving upon their effectiveness
• Recruited and organized test subjects, designed and administered standardized tests, and developed a methodology for comparing the performance of the prototype to other designs

Columbia, MO

Responsibilities included assisting in the opening/closing of the restaurant, taking and delivering orders from parties as large as 15+ people, anticipating needs, and multitasking.

South Quad

Responsibilities included greeting guests, assisting in the preparation and plating of food, and maintaining a positive presentation of the dining hall.

University Of Michigan

Worked with a team of undergraduates to develop and publish an online database of ancient construction projects to improve our understanding of ancient construction in an engineering context.." Presented findings at the University of Michigan UROP Symposium.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Social media/event planner for graduate student organization (Graduate Christian Fellowship)

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable Energy; Spanish Language And Culture

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Council - Student Body President, Chamber Orchestra, Senior Honor Orchestra, Reno Philharmonic Youth.