Product Development in Sun-care Franchise- Developed a premium face-focused chemical sunscreen formula through the creation of a method for a macro-emulsion using gelling agents- Resolved instability in an anhydrous mist formula and achieved a 60% reduction in formula costs by incorporating water- Collaborated with external teams to conduct and analyze in-vivo/in-vitro SPF testing, validating the product's efficacy- Created synergy between film-formers and silicones to deliver desired aesthetics while meeting SPF 30 and 50 requirements- Gained knowledge in formulation, rheology, supplier management, raw material selection, batching process, and consumer focus group

Member of Cosmetic Research Group- Researched and tested polymers and emulsifiers to improve mousse foundation coverage and consistency. - Investigated various methods of formulating matte liquid lipsticks by experimenting with waxes, texturizers, and film-formers.- Collaborated with team members and presented weekly work to the group using powerpoint.

Assisted research for Hydrothermal Reactions of Soda Lime Silica Glass– Explored laboratory equipment with exposure to IR microscope, optical profilometer, tribometer under supervision of PhD candidate.– Conducted mechanochemical wear tests of hydrothermally-treated SLS glass surface by exposure to various humidity test environment– Concluded SLS float glass was different from other glass surface such that SLS shows a decrease in wear as humidity increases