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San Francisco Bay Area

Onna, Okinawa, Japan

Investigate physical forces, such as waves, currents, and typhoons, and their interactions with marine ecosystems.

Oakland, California, United States

Provided support to ensure environmental compliance through monitoring activities, technical report writing and review, and production of permit applications. Examined data and produced tables, figures, and reports. Performed field work such as soil vapor sampling, air quality monitoring, contractor oversight, and storm water sampling.

San Francisco Bay Area

Evaluated and processed permit applications, recommending issuance or denial when applicable. Conducted calculations to determine air pollution emissions based on source activity levels and emission factors. Provided support for special engineering projects as needed.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Analyzed Pennsylvania anthracite soils to determine the environmental consequences that have accumulated since the time of heavy coal mining over 150 years ago. Included field work to map, collect, and characterize soil samples, as well as lab work to distinguish between qualities of coal contaminated soil and non-coal contaminated soil.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Team captain of varsity cross country and track & field teams

Bachelors Of Science In Engineering, Major: Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering, Minor: Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Team captain of varsity cross country and track & field teams Member of Sphinx Senior Honor Society

Education record

Activities and Societies: Team captain of math, cross country, and track & field teams