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Cupertino, California, United States

Sherman, Texas, United States

Sherman, Texas, United States

Leading the wafer and FPA process engineering team towards a more disciplined approach towards tackling pressing engineering challenges, increasing cross team collaboration, and becoming better engineers!

Goleta, California

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Designed and fabricated custom experiments designed to increase engagement and explore fundamental chemical engineering concepts• Maintain and troubleshoot various scientific instruments to ensure proper day-to-day operation during lab• Designed and fabricated new experiments to further expand laboratory capabilities and enhance student learning• Coordinated gas and chemical shipments with vendors as well as developing an inventory system for tracking gas cylinders for the Chemical Engineering faculty

Ucsb

Dissertation: Optical and Chemical Responses of Nanostructured FilmsAdvisors: Martin Moskovits & Galen D. Stucky• Investigated optical properties of plasmonic nanocomposites through optical modeling leading to the observation of novel interactions at the nanoscales• Fabricated thin-film (<20 nm) oxide back-gated sensors for studies of surface chemistry reactions where unique catalytic behavior was observed, contradicting many prior assumptions regarding sensorsTeaching Assistant:• Head TA for honors general chemistry course: Designed unique and engaging experiments for approximately 40 first year honors students along with advanced lectures and demonstrating advanced laboratory techniques• Physical chemistry (thermodynamics emphasis) teaching assistant: attended lectures led by Prof. Horia Metiu and supplemented lectures through bi-weekly hourly sessions to further engage students and reinforce lecture by reviewing course materials• General chemistry: Supervised students in bi-weekly laboratory sessions ensuring proper experimental protocols were being followed as well as engaging and clarifying concepts through 15 minute lectures

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Additionally July 2015-August 2014As part of the NSF sponsored Partnership for International Research and Education-Electron Chemistry and Catalysis at Interfaces, led joint research efforts to determine the structural properties of thin films and nanowires.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemistry, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degree Program (UCLEADS), Chemical Sciences.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry, 3.4/4.0

Activities and Societies: ACS Chemistry Club 2008-2012 (Founder and Vice-President 2010-2012), Texas State Cheerleading 2009-2012 (Captain.