- Graduate research fellow in the Rapid, Equitable, Sustainable Energy Transitions (RESET) Lab under Dr. Sergio Castellanos- Co-optimizing the electric power and hydrogen sectors to quantify the grid impacts of electrolytic hydrogen and characterize the hydrogen supply chain needed to achieve decarbonization.- Exploring the near-optimal solution space of capacity expansion models using Modeling to Generate Alternatives methods to identify low-cost solutions that minimize social, environmental, and economic externalities.- Quantifying the economic benefits of investments in renewable energy projects using input-output models (JEDI, IMPLAN) to estimate local job creation.- Analyzing satellite imagery and historical load data for Austin, TX to identify racial and economic disparities in blackout frequency and restoration time during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri.- Developed a Python-based capacity expansion model of the ERCOT grid to support long-term grid planning decisions under a wide range of technological, economic, and policy scenarios.- Collected, coded, and analyzed data from 14 semi-structured interviews with electric utilities in Texas to extract recommendations for improving power system resilience during disaster events.

- Compiled information on the city’s existing fleet vehicles and developed a set of parameters for the city to internally track its progress towards its vehicle electrification targets.- Assessed the feasibility of implementing streetlight electric vehicle chargers and drafted a set of recommendations for technical, social, and economic considerations to guide adoption.

- Facilitated collaborations between the Mascaro Center, community organizations, and student groups at the University of Pittsburgh to organize outreach and educational events in local communities.- Wrote funding proposals to support the development of community projects, with a focus on sustainable food production through hydroponic systems and community gardens.

- Research Assistant at the Multiscale Thermophysics Laboratory under Dr. Heng Ban.- Designed and constructed two prototypes of a novel wireless sensor for in-situ testing and monitoring of nuclear fuels.- Simulated the wireless transmission mechanism and performed parametric analyses to optimize sensor design.

Offered weekly tutoring sessions and walk-in hours to assist students in math, physics, and introductory engineering courses.

- Summer Undergraduate Laboratory Intern working with Dr. Martin Springer in the Photovoltaic Performance and Reliability Group.- Used the stacked-shell method to develop a computationally efficient finite element model of photovoltaic modules.- Performed thermal loading analysis on full-size photovoltaic modules using ANSYS workbench.

- Research Assistant at the High-Performance Simulation Laboratory under Dr. Inanc Senocak. - I assisted in writing and debugging the adaptive mesh refinement of a 3D atmospheric flow solver.- Utilized high-performance computing systems for testing and analysis.

Worked with incoming college freshmen to ensure that they would succeed both academically and socially. Assisted them in scheduling classes, finding extracurricular activities, finding research and work opportunities, etc.

Physics 1: Taught concepts from lecture and helped students with homework and other questions in weekly office hours and multiple additional review sessions.