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New Haven, Ct, Us

Guilford, Ct

Responsibilities:1.) Assay Development •Created image processing pipeline to analyze data for novel NGS platform •Developed new assays to understand impact of surface chemistry molecules on chip functionality •Mentored summer interns to streamline data analysis software2.) Surface Chemistry •Analyzed composition of molecules to understand root cause of surface chemistry variability •Managed repeatability & reproducibility variation studies •Qualified new batches of surface chemistry reagents3.) TechOps and Technology Transfer from R&D to Operations •Led root cause analysis for chips that failed quality assurance •Performed critical parameter management for surface chemistry processes •Created p-diagrams to identify high risk process steps •Executed PFMEAs to rank risks of process on product outcomes

Santa Clara, Ca

Responsibilities:1.) Process engineer in electron-beam lithography and temperature controlled stockers2.) Apply statistical process control (SPC) to factory processes3.) Design experiments and analyze data to improve factory processes4.) Internal quality auditor, trained in ISO 9001:20155.) Worked with vendors to create new software to improve tool performance6.) Led acquisition of capital equipment

Berkeley, Ca

Chemical Biology ProgramResearcher in the A. Paul Alivisatos lab.1.) Developed novel strategies of using lithography and DNA self-assembly in concert to create responsive, low symmetry nanoparticle metamaterials for the first time2.) Demonstrated that the DNA based metamaterials can react to external stimuli in a flow cell set-up, opening the door to creating switchable metamaterals3.) Corroborated theoretical modeling with experimental results to explain findings4.) Chemical Safety Officer for the Alivisatos Lab

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Research in Professor Shouheng Sun's lab. My thesis focused on the synthesis of CoPd nanoparticles especialy in regards to their size and composition control, as well as their catalytic application.I also worked on synthesis of FePt nanoparticles for magnetic applications, and on FeAu and FePt for anti-tumor applications.

Cleveland, Ohio

Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP). Advisor: Gary W. Hunter, Chemical Species Gas Sensors Team.Developed novel nanomaterials sensors for engine emissions monitoring and leak detection of hydrogen and hydrocarbon fuels

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

I conducted a clinical study on outcomes of patients who received equivocal results on their UroVysion bladder cancer test, so a standard recommendation follow-plan could be developed for those patients. The results of this work were published in the journal Urology.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry

Chemical Biology Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.) With Honors, Materials Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Chemistry Research, Chemistry Tutoring, Sigma Xi, Theatre