Tackling problems related to nuclear fusion energy, optical computing, electric propulsion for deep space travel and more!

School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Using deep learning to predict turbulent disruption events and develop digital twins for tokamak fusion reactors.

Thesis Title: Electromagnetic Wave Manipulation with Plasma Metamaterials

Plasma Physics under Dr Mark Cappelli - Velocity profile and B-field measurements on plasma deflagration accelerator.

Astrophysics under Dr Donald York - Measurement and analysis of Diffuse Interstellar Bands in order to better understand interstellar media

Helped found and lead a coeducational fraternity at Oregon State University with a focus on service both domestic and abroad. Facilitated a partnership with Friends of Pimpollo, an international nonprofit organization based in Salem, OR.

Fluid mechanics under Dr Juan Restrepo - Analyzing and modeling long range pressure gradients in stressed granular media. Presented at the 2015 SACNAS National Conference in Washington, D.C.

Tracked quantities on various job sites while serving as a material runner for all active projects.

High altitude cloud chamber observations of cosmic rays, under Michael Lampert, MS - designed and constructed a sealed cloud chamber apparatus in order to observe particle tracks in the stratosphere. Awarded outstanding regional project in physics at Intel NWSE 2014.