• Advancing 100Ah semi-solid state lithium metal battery cell validation performance with EV OEM partner• Organizing R&D laboratory layout design and installation of battery testers, chambers, and ovens• Managed a temporary team dedicated to advancing all-solid-state cell pressurization process development

• Developed processes to enhance cell manufacturing yield of semi-solid state lithium metal batteries• Recognized for advancing key working relationships between engineer and technician teams• Coordinated testing, analysis, and logistics for successful UN 38.3 certification of novel 20Ah pouch cell

• Performed battery fabrication and cell testing to produce high-quality lithium metal batteries• Recognized as a leader of lab technician team and key knowledge base for cell testing team

• Developed and performed electrochemical experiments to optimize novel metal-air battery performance• Contributed to patent applications and SBIR funding applications for early-stage start-up

• Performed power tool and EV duty cycle testing to benchmark the performance of commercial 18650 cells• Executed contract cell testing and designed custom hardware with minimal oversight

• Researched lithium-metal battery degradation using computational modeling to enhance EV efficiency• Investigated how heterogeneous anode surface geometry can reduce dendrite formation and growth• Generated and visualized computational models of dendrites with molecular dynamics software• Modeled anode surface patterning to define advantageous geometry for dendrite mitigation• Research published in the Journal of Chemical Physics vol. 156

• Researched carbon capture and storage in biomass power plants to reduce emissions and waste• Engaged in research and modeling of sustainable engineering and material science solutions • Conducted interviews with professionals in related fields to develop systems inspired by biomimicry• Responsible for creating and delivering professional presentations to colleagues and clients• Worked towards furthering Born Global’s mission to create circular zero-waste economies and systems

• Assisted Dr. Michael Gevelber by analyzing the efficiency of HVAC systems in buildings• Aided in developing a next-generation air leakage measurement system• Quantified internal and external leakages in order to study energy usage in various HVAC systems• Applied background in fluid mechanics and machining during iterative prototyping process