Chemical engineer with experience in electrochemistry and in situ spectroscopy. I hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. My PhD focused on the electroreductive upgrading of biomass derived carbon-oxygenates, mainly carbonyl species, but gained additional experience in electrochemistry, including electrochemical ammonia production. I also have experience with various ex situ characterization and quantification techniques (XPS, NMR, GC), as well as equipment design and prototyping. My current work builds upon these skills. I work as a project engineer on SBIR grant work to develop new technologies with a focus on bringing them to market. This role requires fast paced, simultaneous work on multiple projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers. I act as principal investigator on some programs, while supporting others with my technical expertise. I have worked with multiple types of technologies, including coatings, sensors and electrochemical membranes. In addition to my laboratory and technical expertise, I can also code in Matlab and R, primarily using them for data analysis and modeling. Through my graduate work and volunteer experience, I also have experience training and mentoring other researchers, as well as children and high school students. I enjoy working with dedicated individuals on projects with a large impact.
