• Developed and optimized fermentation protocols for bacterial strains, leading to increased titers and improved bioreactor performance.• Designed and implemented semi-automatic programs to streamline fermentation processes.• Conducted literature reviews and modeled carbon source consumption for fed-batch fermentation strategies.

• Programmed a gene regulatory network model using MATLAB for reprogramming fibroblasts into motor neurons; model was used by other lab members as a starting point for further parameter analysis.• Designed and constructed various fluorescent marker plasmids to track gene integrations on a DNA and RNA level.• Replicated a novel cell technology for expanding primary human T cells for use in adoptive immunology. Constructed a pump and micro-extruder system to be used in suspending and seeding T cells in microscale alginate hydrogel tubes (AlgTubes). Computed the required flowrates of alginate and cell suspension solutions for proper formation of AlgTubes.

Assisted many of the dormitory's residents daily. Sorted and delivered incoming packages and mail upon arrival. Managed a database of the dormitory's residents by updating check ins/outs and forwarding addresses.

Repaired and remodeled roofs, walls, and floors. Translated business deals and communications for Gilberto Platero and his clients. Organized and documented copies of job estimates and receipts.

Differentiated mouse induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) into cortical neurons in hydrogels. Analyzed the effects of different growth conditions to promote the differentiation of iPSC’s. Utilized antibodies and fluorescence microscopy to image the hydrogel neural networks.