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Farmington Hills, MI

• Driving collaborative learning and orchestrating the flow of technical expertise on fuels, batteries, and charging between the U. S. business units of Mercedes-Benz and government agencies and other stakeholders in the.
• Developing federal and state policy positions and representing the company in different committees of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Areas managed include battery lifecycle, charging infrastructure deployment.
• Representing the company at the Coordinating Research Council in multiple capacities, including serving as Co-Chair of the Advanced, Vehicles, Fuels, and Lubricants Committee.

Novi, MI

• Technical investigation of failures, accidents and thermal events involving vehicles and mechanical equipment, serving as an asset in civil litigation and insurance claim proceedings.
• Conducted thorough on-site inspections and examinations of physical evidence integrating precise measurements to enhance the accuracy and depth of investigative analyses.
• Employed a multifaceted approach to data analysis, incorporating forensic reports, witness testimonies, inspection results and engineering concepts to reconstruct events.
• Crafted detailed technical reports that encapsulated investigation findings presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner tailored to legal and lay audiences.
• Advanced investigative methodologies by contributing to the development of innovative techniques, and co-authored technical journal articles to disseminate insights and advancements within the field.

Ann Arbor, MI

• Developed optical methods to measure flame temperature and species concentration in internal combustion engines.
• Operated and troubleshooted scientific cameras, optical components, data acquisition systems, and engine hardware.
• Developed and implemented computational tools for image processing, data analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Recruited and mentored undergraduate students in supporting projects.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Programmed a motion control system for tribological studies to advance commercial cooling systems.
• Collaborated in data collection and analysis to support the strategic development of bearing technologies.

Atlanta, GA

• Designed and analyzed a microfluidics device for applications in disease diagnostics.
• Developed and executed a microfabrication process to demonstrate the device in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
• Mentored three undergraduate students in developing benchtop prototypes and characterization schemes.

Colomiers, France

• Performed sample collection, granulometry and calcimetry analysis of soil to ensure its quality as a raw material in the brick production process.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering

Advisor: Prof. Volker Sick Thesis Description: Development of tools to advance the fundamental understanding of combustion processes and.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Advisor: Prof. Andrei Fedorov Thesis Description: Development of a microfluidics system that enables high resolution chemical imaging and.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0 Research Projects: · Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Thermal Behavior Simulation: Implemented internal convection heat.