Simulating multiphysics blast-structure interactions and material response of composite structures in ALE3D to train and fit fast-running models via AI/ML reducing computational runtime.

Developing computational models evaluating the feasibility and potential market and emissions impact of electric aviation on the US domestic commercial aviation sector through 2050, modeling direct and indirect CO2 and CO2-equivalent emissions and considering policy, regulatory, and technological factors.Developed multiphysics models studying the performance of load-bearing solid-state batteries subjected to thermal loading conditions using FEA/FDM in MATLAB. Fabricated and characterized the effects of hot-drawing and surface activation on mechanical and electrochemical properties of porous carbon nanofibers, studying tradeoffs between capacitance and yield strength. Served as lab instructor for >550 engineering students in the aerospace engineering department at Texas A&M University across 8 sophomore, junior, and senior-level courses.

Developed a thermal verification and validation test suite for LLNL's multiphysics code ALE3DDelivered a 100-page V&V test manual spanning a wide range of thermal modeling capabilities, including steady-state and transient analysis, a variety of boundary conditions, material interfaces, and detailed error analysis.

(Summer 2019 and Summer 2020 positions via Universal Technology Corporation and the AFRL Summer Faculty Fellowship Program)Developed and characterized electrochemical performance of flexible load-bearing solid-state supercapacitors. Fabricated solid-state half-cells through pressure and vacuum-assisted infusion of a solid polymer electrolyte into porous carbon nanofibers. Imaged and characterized porous carbon nanofibers and MXene-embedded nanofibers via SEM and EDS (Zeiss Gemini, FEI Quanta), AFM (Dimension Icon), 3-D Microscopy, and Nano-CT.

Worked on the US Missile Defense Agency’s AN/TPY-2 Radar supporting the Department of Defense’s capability to detect, identify, and track ballistic missiles.Supported TPY-2 development and participation in MDA ground and flight test events. Assisted TPY-2 participation in simulated test cases for Arrow-3 MDA Flight testing.Wrote and implemented automation scripts expediting the build process for scenario files used in MDA Flight Test run events, significantly reducing man-hours required for scenario build time and eliminating potential points of failure in scenario generation. Developed and maintained software toolsets in MATLAB for scenario generation. Redesigned Raytheon’s ground test scenario analysis program and procedures to incorporate additional analysis capability.

Developed more than 100 parts, assemblies, CAD drawings, and parts lists using SolidWorks for the High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL-MD) program.

Developed more than 50 component models, drawings, and detailed parts lists using PTC CREO Parametric for the NASA Space Launch System core stage engine section.

Worked as an intern for the Hunter MQ-5B UAV program, assisting with information assurance and update processes for ground support equipment.