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Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor

Graduate student researcher in Professor Khalil Najafi's group. I focus on the development of Inertial Sensors and can currently be found characterizing system performance through microCT based imaging, thinking about functional coatings and playing with fire.

Greater Boston Area

Project Manager for PS-based liquid filters within the WEC Division. Passionate about characterizing failure modes, building knowledge within our core competencies, and driving cross-pollination between global teams. Recognized for minimizing meeting times and frequency through concise and structured communications with clearly outlined goals. Responsible for kicking off and managing a $5MM project. Most importantly, I mentored others in the subtle art of herding cats.

Framingham, Ma

Project Manager and Engineering Contributor for Tungsten-based systems used in Ballistic and Tooling applications.Oversee technical program involving custom alloy development for interrupted metal cutting applications with specific focus on increasing hardness beyond that of current market leaders without sacrificing toughness.Focus on exploring thermal stability of nano-duplex systems in large scale (0.1-100 cm) performance parts and their mechanical behavior in high strain rate as well as structural application. Exploration of inoculants for fine tuning mechanical properties for specific end-use applications.Passionate about characterizing time and temperature effects on Mechanical Behavior of Materials both through processing and in the end-use

Greater Boston Area

Engineering first hire. Materials lead on a defense project. Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing from powder chemistry and thermal process design through to near net-shape consolidation and microstructural/mechanical characterization.Lead developer of cobalt-free binary and ternary metal alloys for ballistic applications.Principal Investigator on various projects relating to thermal processing of alloys such as: Understanding system atmospheric requirements (inert, reducing, vacuum, humid, etc.) at various stages of sintering curve for removal of Process Control Agents, Pressing Additives, and reduction of oxide and hydride phases. Quantifying the effects of atmosphere on final properties including hardness and strength.Responsible for chemistry selection and creating structure-processing-property diagrams from powder characteristics through to material- and target- property failures observed in sintered compacts.Responsible for a variety of other projects including but not limited to:- Establishing a robust supply chain- Talent Acquisition- Lab build-out including lab design and equipment acquisition- External manufacturing field trials- SBIR propsals

Mit

The Office of Engineering Outreach Programs within has provided enriching science and engineering experiences to over 3,000 middle and high school students free of charge since 1975.In 2014, the OEOP served around 500 diverse and talented students. 60 to 70 percent of students came from low socio-economic backgrounds. 70 to 80 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities.Through our three national programs (MITES, MOSTEC and E2@MIT) the OEOP is able to serve students from across the United States.-------------Drove the expansion of National Program Recruitment Strategies via a study of 2010 Census Data-Lead enrollment verification processes-Coordinated major program events for the National Summer Programs, MITES, MOSTEC and E2@MIT

Elkton, Md

W.L. Gore & Associates has made its name by creating innovative, technology-driven solutions, from medical devices that treat aneurysms to high-performance GORE-TEX® fabrics.Within the fabrics division, membrane technologies and advanced polymers and materials have been developed to meet specific performance criteria for outdoor activities as well as occupational, military, and industrial uses. -------Product Development Engineer: NA Military Footwear – Hot Weather boot-Coordinated cross-functional team across the United States to manage internal technology and external product. (Internal: R&D sourcing, production, testing, quality. External: 2D to 3D manuf., quality, and end-user testing)-Drove PPQ for three technical composite fabrics transitioning from the R&D scale to Commercial Scale-Drove in-shoe final product testing internally and externally at field trials with a focus on verifying 2D testing captured failure modes as the product transitioned from 2D-3D.-Carried out internal testing at the material and systems level and coordinated external validation testing at Natick Solider RD&E Center-Transferred technology processing knowledge to external development partner for laminates requiring final processing at customer site. Provided on-site manufacturing support. Engineer: NA Military Footwear, Cold Weather Applications-Designed and carried out field trial to test measurable vs perceived benefits to the end-user testing novel insulation materials.-Evaluated material robustness in external manufacturing processes and provided failure feedback to internal business units for next-generation development.Technologist: Global Consumer Footwear-Carried out Materials-level evaluations of existing insulative footwear in the Women’s Designer, EU Military and US Military markets to develop correlations between material combinations and the benefits they delivered to the end user. Findings were delivered to the global team for new market development.

Cambridge, Ma

Program Description: A six-month, online science and engineering program for rising high school seniors from across the country. (http://oeop.mit.edu/programs/mostec)Mentor a group of 8-10 high school seniors and facilitate educational and social interactions.Lead the implementation of online enrichment content: locate and post videos and articles related to a variety of STEM fields, research and industry topics, and current events. Work with MOSTEC leadership to coordinate weekly webinars and implement the 1 week On-Campus MOSTEC conference.

Cambridge, Ma

Materials in the Human Experience - Heather LechtmanImplemented laboratory workshops for the Humanities Class Materials in the Human Experience. Labs included smelting, casting, pickling and microstructural characterization of Cu and Cu-Ag alloys.

Cambridge, Ma

Mathematica Laboratory InstructorClass Description: Mathematical techniques necessary for materials science and engineering topics such as energetics, materials structure and symmetry, materials response to applied fields, mechanics and physics of solids and soft materials. Mathematical concepts and materials-related problemsolving skills. Symbolic algebraic computational methods, programming, and visualization techniques. Topics include linear algebra, quadratic forms, tensor operations, symmetry operations, calculus of several variables, eigensystems, introduction to complex analysis, systems of ordinary and partial differential equations, phase plane analysis, beam theory, resonance phenomena, special functions, numerical solutions, statistical analysis, Fourier analysis, and random walks.

Braunschweig Area, Germany

Assisted with the design and development of a battery recycling process designed to recover nearly all components of a battery at battery-grade quality.Studied the time and temperature effects on active material adhesion strength to substrates to evaluate the ease of removal.Work was carried out as part of Germany's Project LithoRec.

Cambridge, Ma

Mathematica Laboratory Teaching AssistantClass Description:Mathematical techniques necessary for materials science and engineering topics such as energetics, materials structure and symmetry, materials response to applied fields, mechanics and physics of solids and soft materials. Mathematical concepts and materials-related problemsolving skills. Symbolic algebraic computational methods, programming, and visualization techniques. Topics include linear algebra, quadratic forms, tensor operations, symmetry operations, calculus of several variables, eigensystems, introduction to complex analysis, systems of ordinary and partial differential equations, phase plane analysis, beam theory, resonance phenomena, special functions, numerical solutions, statistical analysis, Fourier analysis, and random walks.

San Sebastian, Spain

Used Origin8 Modeling Software to test set of new rheology equations aimed at predicting the non-linear viscoelastic flow behavior of a variety of polymers.Studied the effects of time on the glass transition temperature of several polystyrene grades via DMA

Master Of Science - Ms, Eecs, Microsystems And Microsensors

Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Undergraduate Material Scientists (SUMS) Exec Board Member (3 yrs), MIT Office of Admissions.