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• Performed quantitative microbial risk assessment to determine the probability of infection from waterborne pathogens and proposed mitigation strategies.
• Used machine learning to determine events with high concentrations of algae or treated wastewater in lake water that might require additional treatment.
• Conducted a literature review on microbial risk assessments for potable reuse of drinking water to inform regulations.
• Wrote and submitted one first author paper.

South Bend, Indiana Area

• PhD Research
• Modeled the water residence time in premise plumbing systems to statistically quantify water age, which correlates to risk from opportunistic pathogens using EPANET.
• Implemented purging devices using MATLAB in the model to reduce water age and microbial risk in homes.
• Used a COMSOL model to analyze the relative growth of biofilm and suspended bacteria with and without chlorine, with different water use frequencies, and biodegradable organic matter leaching from the pipes to quantify.
• Mentored undergraduate students and 2 of the students decided to pursue graduate school
• Collaborated with international researchers to learn the modeling software and optimize the models.

Taught Design Tools for Environmental Engineers and trained 17 students in the use of BioWin, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS for use in industrial environmental engineering positions as the instructor of record.

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Biological Process Design (3 semesters), I hosted office hours for the students, explaining concepts and helping them solve equations, and graded homework. As the Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory TA (2 semesters), I demonstrated laboratory techniques to the students and provided feedback on their.

Rome, Latium, Italy

As the Program Assistant for the Rome Engineering Study Abroad Program, I directed students around Rome, led excursions, and graded homework and exams.

Notre Dame, IN

Performed market research for a new technology to see if there is a problem-solution fit.

South Bend, Indiana

Watched 20-25 elementary school children after their school day ended for 2.5 hours, and facilitated activities.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Engineering, 4.0

Effect of Demand Stochasticity on Microbial Quality of Premise Plumbing Systems: Modeling and Experimental Studies

Master'S Degree, Environmental Engineering, 4.0

Effect of membrane type on the behavior of nitrifying membrane aerated biofilms: silicone membranes vs. micromembrane cords

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering, 3.663, Cum Laude