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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 industry.• 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, reliability, and interoperability with electric vehicles, and fuels regulations. • 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.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

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

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.