• Contributed to a $10 Million project for a major OEM involving the development of domestic raw suppliers for a thermally conductive adhesive used in EV batteries.o Adapted mechanical adhesive test methods to support evaluation of domestic raw materials o Produced various batches of thermally conductive adhesive varying concentration of raw materials to support a DFMEA for domestic production. o Completed viscosity studies to understand the adhesive open time and development of polymer network. o Adapted method for testing hardness, contributing to a comprehensive evaluation of polymer network formation o Optimized testing methods, including viscosity tests using the Anton Paar, thermal conductivity tests with the TIM tester, and density tests using density cups.o Responsible for handling and correctly labeling raw materials received from suppliers, ensuring accurate identification and inventory of materials.• Supported development of a structural foam adhesive o Spearheaded the creation of a robust testing method by designing and fabricating lap shears; instrumental in conducting adhesive failure tests on the structural foam.o Converted raw force vs. displacement data obtained from compression tests into comprehensive stress vs. strain curves, providing critical insights into the material's mechanical properties for EV car battery application at a major OEM• Conducted tensile strength testing on fire retardant tensile specimens using the Zwick testing equipment, contributing to safety and quality assessments of materials for aerospace applications.• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adherence to laboratory protocols in handling sensitive materials and conducting experiments.• Supported the team in achieving milestones and meeting project deadlines, contributing to the overall success of the project.