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West Lafayette, In, Us

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

I am currently engaged in undergraduate research on nanoscale direct laser and projection 3D printing under Professor Xianfan Xu at Purdue University's Birck Nanotechnology Center. This research aims to enhance the capabilities of nanoscale 3D printing, making it more marketable and efficient for business adoption. My work focuses on creating 3D structures with electronic and biomedical applications, in collaboration with labs at Purdue and IU Health. In this role, I have developed robust skills in MATLAB and Python programming, as well as expertise in using optical equipment and lasers.

Purdue University

As a teaching assistant for both control 1 and 2 (ME 365 and ME 375), I helped educate and assist students in lab. This requires high levels of knowledge in control systems and great interpersonal skills.

Purdue University

Engaged in undergraduate research in optical megastructures under professor Shin at Purdue university. This research is a ground breaking field and seeks to open a world of new ways to design structures with previously impossible physical properties.

Purdue University

Members of the senior advisory board act as club mentors and in a supporting role. Members help plan and run professional development events, fundraise for the club, and act as a point of contact for junior members to seek advise from.

Purdue University West Lafayette

Providing consulting services free of charge to local businesses and non-profitsCurrent project is working with Lafayette Transitional Housing Center to improve their social media presence and organizational outreach

Purdue University

As project manager, I lead a team of 5 members in a consulting project. This meant setting project goals and deadlines, delegating responsibilities, and keeping the project group on track to success all while remaining an active participant in group work. This project was a rewarding one as it was volunteer-based, and we worked towards helping a struggling local business, Digby's Patio.

Purdue University, Indiana, United States

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is an on-campus organization at Purdue that promotes professional development and leads project teams to come up with unique solutions to real world problems. I am currently on the active prosthetics team working on the software side to develop potential prosthetics for amputees to improve their daily functionality.

Purdue University

Pi Tau Sigma Beta Chapter is the Purdue Mechanical honors society. We provide services to the Purdue ME community as a whole running a low cost food lounge and free of charge tutoring. In addition, the beta chapter has grown strong roots in the local community volunteering in programs such as winterization, Arbor day tree planting, and de-trashing the local Wabash river.

Purdue University, Indiana, United States

Officer of Industrial Relations sits on the executive board for Pi Tau Sigma. This role acts as a liaison between Pi Tau and companies to provide opportunities to Pi Tau members. In addition, this role seeks to drive engagement with Pi Tau alumni to expand Pi Tau’s organizational reach.Phi Tau Sigma - Beta Chapter is the official honors society for the school of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Main Campus. We participate in on-campus volunteer work such as tutoring and organizing events to enrich the Purdue community.

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Englewood is an Avient Plant within the Advanced Composites sector. Primarily producing continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic tape, laminates, and panels. My role as a Co-Op Intern has me working on independent projects to improve the quality of life of operators, improve safety, and improve plant efficiency.

Norwalk, Ohio, United States

Norwalk is an Avient plant within the CAI business unit. The Norwalk facility makes color concentrate pellets using an extrusion process typically for the automotive industry. My role as a Co-Op Intern had me working on independent projects to improve the quality of life of operators, improve safety, and improve plant efficiency.

Patriot Industrial Partners is a Veteran owned consulting group that creates value for companies in the Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Manufacturing sectors. As a intern, I volunteered my time to support Patriot's in it's goals and grow my skill set. My responsibilities include: market research and penetration, client growth strategy, client engagement, and working on project team. My work at patriot was important as I wanted to give back and support former veterans that have scarified so much for our country.This internship is done part-time in conjunction with spring classes.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

The Purdue Rising Professionals program exists to honor distinguished young alumni and inspire Purdue students to discover their Boilermaker experience. Each year, a Central Committee of student leaders at Purdue recognizes a group of alumni who embody qualifications of an extraordinary career and life experiences, well-rounded accomplishments, and involvement during their time at Purdue. As a host, My host group and I planned our alumni’s visit back to campus. I gained valuable insight from their early career successes and learned how to make the most of the boiler experience.

Purdue University, Indiana, United States

The Purdue Engineering Outreach Society specializes in connecting with schools and planning events to garner interest in STEM fields among local youth.

Shirlington, Va

Vulcan Materials is a fortune 500 company specializing in the production, distribution, and sale of construction and construction aggregate materials. I worked at the Vulcan concrete plant in Shillington, Virginia. My job was to help with equipment and plant maintenance all while filling daily concrete orders and following proper OSHA guidelines.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.73 Pursuing a Bachelors of Science in the school of Mechanical Engineering. Accepted into Purdue ME graduate school with a plan.

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