• Instructed undergraduate mechanical engineering classes, including Introduction to Engineering, Energy Conversion and Storage, Heat Transfer, and Capstone Design, in engineering science principles and engineering design process• Supported students to develop into valuable team members by motivating them to excel in effective communication, self-motivation, and positive demeanor• Developed projects and led group discussions to enhance students’ understanding of material• Presented lectures and prepared assignments to effectively engage students in learning objectives• Established timeline and syllabus that obtained course objectives established by institutional standards while maintaining quality of teaching expected by students

• Investigated feasibility of using encapsulated phase-change material (PCM) to regulate the operating temperature of building-integrated PV panels and recover low-quality, waste-heat for residential thermal applications• Developed test plan to explore five thermal regulation configurations of a BIPV panel using industry accepted metrics• Designed and instrumented a baseline, constant heat flux test apparatus to validate numerical models of the experiment and an outdoor testing rack for evaluating actual conditions• Monitored experiments and addressed problems in test, such as seal failures and material incompatibility• Analyzed temperature data to determine effectiveness of configurations for PV thermal regulation and understand mechanics of PCM• Recommended future work to continue experiment development including the consideration of voiding UL certification of modified PV panels and NFPA safety standards

• Developed a dual-axis, phase-locked, resonant excitation (PhLEX) accelerated lifetime fatigue testing method for large, composite wind turbine blades with the National Wind Technology Center to reduce test duration and energy consumption• Performed proof-of-concept test to validated control strategy and test configuration• Validated test methodology improved upon traditional lifetime fatigue testing by comparing proof-of-concept test data to in-field stresses• Analyzed acceleration data from proof-of-concept test to validate finite element model developed and to ensure control strategy fatigued blade as designed• Developed proof-of-concept test plan in adherence to testing quality and safety standards set by institute

• Managed an interdisciplinary team of 25 students, in designing and building an energy-efficient, solar-powered, single-family dwelling for a two year collegiate competition, the Solar Decathlon 2017• Evaluated design proposals with project stakeholders to determine the best design for project scope and budget• Identified and resolved problems during design and construction phases, including design conflicts and personnel concerns• Monitored project completion by developing schedules for design and construction phases, leading team and sub-system group meetings, and maintaining a rolling action-item list• Coordinated and obtained human, material, and equipment resources in accordance with developed schedule• Supervised team safety procedures and training with team safety officer in accordance with OSHA construction requirements• Developed relationships with community leaders, professional societies, and local businesses to raise funds for project

• Diagnosed and resolved water intrusion and air leakage problems in roof-to-wall and wall-to-floor connections, fenestration, and other envelope penetrations with project PE• Monitored building envelope construction for compliance to construction documents and component instructions; including: insulation, vapor and water barrier, façade, roofing, windows and doors, and joint seals• Designed building envelope of an energy-efficient residence; including: roof, wall, floor, and fenestration• Performed transient thermal and hygrothermal analysis on a thermally broken, “staggered-stud” wall assembly in ANSYS APDL and ANSYS Workbench• Created and reviewed construction drawings of civil, architectural, structural, and MEP systems in accordance with US National CAD Standards• Reviewed drawings with project architect and PE for design integrity and completeness, system integration, and constructability• Prepared technical reports and presentations for project stakeholders following team document standards and policies• Designed structural system of a non-traditional, single-family house adhering to the Florida and Colorado building codes using the allowable stress design load combinations from the ASCE 07-10• Developed MEP systems and coordinated integration into dwelling, including the electrical, HVAC system, and fire suppression systems• Developed the low-voltage electrical and high-voltage, solar electrical systems in accordance with the 2011 National Electric Code• Designed an off-grid capable energy system with a 9 kW solar array and a 14 kWh battery• Developed the fire suppression system in accordance with NFPA 13D standard• Developed a zoned, ductless HVAC system in accordance with ASHRAE standard 62.1

• Developed thermal chamber for accelerated lifetime testing of large sub-sea electrical connection following customer and ASTM requirements• Generated test plans with supporting documentation and qualification reports for material testing of corrosion-resistant, elastomeric materials to be used in sub-sea, high-voltage electrical connections