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Electrochemical Science and Engineering Group Characterized thermal runaway of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells for electric vehicle and renewable energy applicationsDeveloped thermal runaway experimental plan to determine the combustibility and safety of vented gases Identified gaps in research concerning the safety of LFP cells by thoroughly reviewing over 50 literature sources

Assisted users in the design and manufacturing of their research, personal, or class innovationsInstructed users on how to safely operate and best utilize manufacturing equipment through hands-on training and testingDemonstrated proficiency in over 35 manufacturing tools and methods through practical tests

Four 4-6 month termsAssessed project scopes and optimized HVAC and plumbing designs to minimize cost and construction time for multi-million-dollar commercial building renovationsAuthored white papers on chilled water beams, pro-press fittings best practices, and water hammer analysisRecommended updates to quality assurance and project bid price estimation; findings were adopted company-wideCreated and presented training manuals that teach principles of HVAC and Plumbing engineering for new hiresRan heat load, flow rate, ventilation, psychometric, and pressure loss calculations to accurately select equipmentSurveyed site locations on existing HVAC and plumbing systems to develop solutions based on client requirementsDrew and designed commercial HVAC and plumbing systems while adhering to strict project timelinesDesigned revamped HVAC system for ~200,000 sq ft. office and manufacturing facilityCreated designs for over two dozen projects aiding senior engineers to exceed company and city code standards

Nian Liu Group Developed innovative methods to increase manufacturability of novel chemical battery systemOptimized battery’s efficiency and decreased experiment setup time, saving valuable engineering resources

Computer-Aided Simulation of Packaging Reliability (CASPaR) Laboratory Characterized mechanical properties of flexible electronic substrates to develop a finite element analysis modelPrototyped method for quickly and reliably producing test samples with millimeter tolerance, increasing lab throughput Evaluated material properties through a variety of uniaxial stretch testsAnalyzed experimental data using MATLAB and presented results as a slide deck to supervising PhD candidate

Followed critical data security procedures to protect sensitive, controlled informationDemonstrated empathy and managed expectations when communicating with students and parents