Jordyn Brinkley, Ph.D. Email and Phone Number

• Designed solar collector to offset fossil fuel consumption for industry heat sector by managing $1.6M California Energy Commission-funded grant [Award#: PIR-20-004-01, Grant Value: $1.6M] procurement. • Developed project roadmap by initiating verification and validation activities through preliminary design review (PDR) and critical design review (CDR). • Estimated performance and cost-effectiveness of system by developing thermal fluid convective and radiative simulations using MATLAB.• Achieved a 59% reduction in propane cost to customer by completing technical risk assessments and implementing effective countermeasures.• Led control system design by installing and troubleshooting test sites and sensors; gained hands-on expertise in mechanical principles of instrumentation, programmable logic controls (PLC, Arduino), air-source heat pumps, fluid dynamics, and thermal systems.• Manufactured prototypes to design specifications of thermal collectors and systems developing hands-on skills: drill press, press-brake, soldering, brazing, and welding.

- Facilitated interactive learning sessions, clarified complex concepts, and provided individualized assistance to students, resulting in improved understanding and performance.-Delivered comprehensive lectures, workshops, and tutorials on engineering economic analysis, helping students develop critical financial decision-making skills.-Assisted in grading assignments and exams, ensuring the fair and accurate assessment of student work.-Supported students in understanding complex environmental systems, emphasizing sustainability, and practical problem-solving.-Collaborated with the professor in developing innovative teaching strategies, aligning the curriculum with industry trends.-Mentored senior students in their capstone projects, providing guidance in project management, research, and design.-Facilitated team dynamics, ensuring effective collaboration and project execution, resulting in successful project outcomes.*Courses TA-ed include the following: Statics and Dynamics, Engineering Economics, Environmental Systems, and Civil & Environmental Engineering Capstone.

-Orchestrated the fabrication and assembly of multiple prototypes, employing spray-silvering techniques and testing their performance up to 120°C using RhoGuard multi-metal (aluminum-safe) propylene glycol.-Successfully assembled and evaluated the performance of a 27 m² solar field comprising 240 tubes, achieving impressive results by demonstrating the potential to attain a levelized cost of heat as low as 1.5 cents per kWh over a 20-year operational lifespan.-Pioneered the development of a sophisticated thermal heat transfer model, encompassing solar-to-thermal efficiency calculations, accounting for optical and thermal losses in a novel non-tracking evacuated solar thermal collector.-Fabricated a groundbreaking 10 kW pilot array prototype, concurrently establishing an experimental plumbing test facility equipped with data recording sensors for solar irradiance, flow rates, and temperature measurements. -Conducted experiments to analyze solar-to-thermal efficiency and daily energy generation, and performance validation for the developed thermal model.-Engaged in detailed data analysis and effectively communicated findings to the Department of Energy(DOE), contributing valuable insights to advance solar thermal technology.-Collaborated with professors and graduate students on projects aimed at integrating low-cost solar thermal technology with phase change storage solutions, fostering interdisciplinary research.-Managed project deliverables and communications through comprehensive reporting for a DOE grant (Award #: DE-EE0008399) and during the research and defense of my Ph.D. dissertation.

- Developed subsystem testing methods, analyzed large datasets for thermal systems, and led verification and validation activities. - Achieved 73% commercial cost reduction of a PV/T system through innovative thermal management solutions, experimental design and prototyping, and precision testing, enhancing thermal conversion and system performance [Award#: PIR-16-007, Award Value: $1M].- Authored article in Applied Energy Journal detailing innovative heat transfer designs and testing methodologies for cooling PV solar cells and enhancing thermal energy capture and maximizing savings.- Designed and prototyped a dual-axis solar tracker using CAD; integrated automotive solar tracking using Arduino-based controls.

- Delegated tasks to on-shift employees to maintain store efficiency and customer satisfaction.- Led inventory shifts of all store merchandise.- Trained new part-time employees for all associate positions. - Managed in-store transactions, cash holdings, and customer complaints. - Maintained a clean and safe environment to meet regulations.

- Guided clients through surf lessons, enhancing their confidence and skills in the water, while fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment.-Orchestrated the scheduling and logistics of surf lessons, optimizing workflows to ensure seamless operations that maximized client enjoyment and team efficiency.-Upheld the highest standards of safety, meticulously maintaining a secure environment for learners and staff, which cultivated a culture of trust and responsibility.-Directed and mentored a team of instructors, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to our high standards of teaching and safety.-Managed customer interactions with a focus on excellence in service; adeptly handled inquiries, resolved concerns, and boosted satisfaction through personalized engagement and follow-up.-Collaborated effectively with various stakeholders, including team members and sponsors, ensuring alignment and fostering partnerships in a fast-paced setting.

- Part-time worker during breaks from school. - Handle all packaging and shipping of incoming orders of products.- Responsible for warehouse maintenance and inventory upkeep.