◆ Built a plastic recycling unit with a capacity of 400kg/day for an early-stage start-up, which included resource acquisition, material management, design and optimization of processes, and complex problem-solving. Able to increase the production rate by 28% through process intensification.◆ Experienced in team building, project management, networking, identifying the limitations of existing material systems, and developing better alternatives using technical expertise and analytical thinking.◆ Effective and confident science communicator, both oral and written, making complex scientific concepts accessible to audiences of various backgrounds, thereby engendering the trust and respect of peers and collaborators resulting in 2 patents and 7 publications.