Designing ecosystem modules to rewild and remediate waterways and engage the public in citizen science.

Fluid Interfaces - designing systems for cognitive support

Developing a modular floating bioremediation system for Providence waterways. My role is researching Living systems and Bio-designing Living Machines powered by citizen science. This research is supported by the inaugural round of the Somerson Sustainability Innovation Fund (SSIF) Grant.

Serving as a bio-design consultant to over 20 Hyundai research fellows and RISD students.Mentoring CMF, Automotive Exterior and Interior designers who are learning to integrate nature-inspired design principles into automotive design.

- Providing guidance to 20 students Biodesign, biomaterial, and biomimicry research under the supervision of Professor Dr. Katia Zolotovsky.- Providing guidance to 30 students in creating AR and VR Immersive Environments under the supervision of Professor Mattia Casalegno - Providing guidance to 20 students on Digital design and fabrication under the supervision of Professor Evan Farley

Creating a resource hub of 3D and 4D fabrication techniques using biomaterials under Professor Dr. Katia Zolotovsky.

- Designed a vehicle inspired by living systems for integration into the HMG Smart City project.- Developed innovative robotic actuation techniques for the Atlas robot, incorporating biomimicry research to enhance safety, softness, and quietness.

- Developed innovative biomaterial with sustainable properties- Created a robot with biologized skin and a programmed lifespan, promoting eco-friendly technology using materials sourced from its deployment location. - The robot minimizes environmental impact by returning extracted materials to their origin, reducing e-waste.

- Investigated an approach to autonomous navigation that challenged the paradigm of artificial intelligence. - Designed a 'Bio-intelligent' robot that envisioned a future where cars are driven by organisms instead of algorithms. - This alternative approach offers a sustainable and data-free solution for autonomous navigation, paving the way for greener possibilities in the field of mobility.

- Played a pivotal role within the Industrial Design community at RISD through eventplanning, panel discussions and make-a-thons with consistent 80+ student attendees.

- Studio manager and educator to 30+ RISD & Brown U students.- Overlooking and mentoring 4 groups working on wicked human centered issues:Textile waste, Food insecurity, Women empowerment & safety, and Civic engagement.

- Led a diverse team of 6 professionals in the successful execution of UI/UX projects.- Designed and implemented a sustainable shopping system for CVS Pharmacy, promoting eco-friendly consumer habits.- Developed and implemented gamified UI/UX solutions to effectively tackle food waste on college campuses by evaluating food biosystems.

- Managed and supported 6 client projects, overseeing the entire design process from concept to production.- Developed user-friendly UI/UX elements for a collaborative product design platform, enabling features such as active user display, cursor/location tracking, and video/audio sharing.

- Designed intuitive web and app interfaces, facilitating the easy encoding of memories into plants for archiving digital remains.- Semifinalist Team in Google x Biodesign Sprint 2021: Innovated sustainable hardware by developing Microbial Fuel Cell systems as a greener substitute for Lithium Ion Batteries.

- Storyboarding, Curating animations, Color strategy to advertise NFT drops on the one Times Square screens.