𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞• Conducting experiments to enhance the efficiency of electrostatic capacitors by developing Barium Titanate (BTO) nanocomposites with a silicone (PDMS) matrix at high volume loading (40-50%).• Performing permittivity measurements on nanoparticles of various sizes (50-500 nm)• Utilizing COMSOL and density functional theory (DFT) models for accurate dielectric predictions, and preparing nanocomposites for SEM analysis to assess structural integrity and composition.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐋’𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲• Virtual NASA workforce preparation academy dedicated to teaching skills in writing and evaluating professional technical proposals. • Attended and engaged in weekly lectures taught by NASA scientists, engineers, and managers.• Supported the development of a novel technology solution as the Scientist of a student team. Performed tasks in the areas of:- Supported the development of the project’s Gecko Adhesive goals, objectives, and top level success criteria. Demonstrated by developing a technology traceability matrix.- Supported designing the Gecko-Inspired Docking Mechanism that would carry out the project’s objectives, specifically the development of the temporary docking solution for space applications.- Researched similar uses of this gecko-inspired adhesive technology for any heritage that could be utilized to increase the confidence of the idea.- Performed trade studies between alternative architectures for this idea to determine which would best satisfy the objectives while maintaining awareness of the constraints of cost and schedule.- Completed CAD design of the idea by using Siemens NX.

𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧• Compared manufacturing methods for wind blades used in energy production toassess their sustainability. • Scaled down sections of blades were manufactured with differentapproaches and polymer composites (e.g., hand layup or resin infusion for carbon fiber/epoxyand glass fiber/thermoplastic), leveraging 3D printed metal, polymer, or foam molds. • In addition to demonstrating the fabrication processes, the blade sections also serve as demonstrators for robotic-assisted sanding operations (for surface preparation toward painting).

𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧• Conducted research experiments to address specific problems and meet self-imposed deadlines.• Gained expertise in a fast-paced environment through technical literature and lab techniques.• Analyzed several samples in a highly sensitive setting.• Prepared a research proposal and written reports, presenting findings to lab groups.• Designed and delivered a final presentation to professionals at the Wrigley Marine Science Center Symposium 2023, under the guidance of mentors Justin G. and Dr. Moffett.