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San Luis Obispo, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

- Provided vital support for the commercialization of TPU and foam products- Scaling up of a novel flow chemistry system for the production of bio based chemicals - Spearheaded projects developing novel TPUs with high bio-content, durability and 100% biodegradability- Worked with a team of engineers and scientists to develop a new test method for the.

Irvine, CA, US

- Optimized in-house polymer film production by establishing novel extrusion and manufacturing standards, thereby enhancing production efficiency and elevating product quality. - Expedited product development by leading an investigation into accelerated testing methods. Simulated decades of use in 90 days, driving innovation and reducing time-to-market by.

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

- Provided vital support by addressing 10-20 phone inquiries and assisting 2-3 walk-in customers daily, effectively resolving computer issues which ensured uninterrupted and quality work for students and faculty- Significantly improved customer satisfaction by successfully resolving issues with disgruntled customers resulting in increased loyalty and.

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

- Achieved a remarkable 50% improvement in the elastic response of starch packing peanuts as measured by rigorous in-house testing. Not only did this enhance product quality but also securing funding for further research by our sponsor, benefiting students in the fall of 2022- Developed a novel method for quantifying the material’s spring index that.

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

- Provided valuable insights into thermoset polymer formulation by conducting three separate synthesis involving different catalysts and subsequent GCMS analysis to determine success of the reaction- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of two engineers, four scientists and one faculty member. - - - Dramatically improved communication and.

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

- Supported interdisciplinary research teams by providing essential data on intercalated structures of two GO nanocomposites incorporated into a polymer substrate - Collected the data by correctly operating an XRD instrument and delivering data back to the team within two days of the request, significantly speeding up research time. Published our work.

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

- Conducted materials selection analysis on three different products, resulting in the optimal material best suited for each product- Successfully selected the optimal material of the aforementioned products by correctly calculating performance indices, selecting and narrowing the critical properties, and producing WPIs (Working Performance Index) using.

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

- Improved data accuracy in metallurgical analysis by implementing correct procedures of cutting, mounting, and polishing of steel samples allowing for proper microscopy procedures to occur- Identified phase composition, phase growth mechanisms and fracture modes in samples using optical microscopy and SEM analysis, enhancing material understanding.

Thousand Oaks, California, US

- Conducted in-depth analysis on multiple samples of two 3D printed nickel-based superalloy types and successfully determined the origins of cracking failure, resulting in significantly reduced waste during fabrication- Produced critical insights into printability processes of the aforementioned superalloys resulting in the elimination of microcracking.

Newark, Delaware, US

Selected for competitive internship program, however, program cancelled due to COVID-19

- Contributed to achieving project milestones by delivering updated CAD designs on schedule using SolidWorks, integrating design feedback from interdisciplinary teams

- Elevated productivity and output by training four new employees on precise optical comparator machine calibration and assembly techniques

Minden, Nevada, US

- Maintained a defect rate below 1% by strictly following quality control measures, leading to enhanced product reliability and substantial cost savings for aerospace part production- Optimized product development processes by acquiring in depth knowledge of laboratory standards, applying this expertise improve product reliability

Minneapolis, MN, US

- Attained proficiency in HPCL instrument operation and computer systems, leading to increased accuracy of results and reduced operation time by half - Enhanced instrument accuracy for the team by conducting comprehensive chemical analysis of five acidic solutions against a standardized benchmark, optimizing data reliability

Master Of Science - Ms, Polymer Chemistry And Coating Science

Minor, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Materials Engineering