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Classes:Thermodynamics 1 (Fall 2021)Graduate Transport Phenomena (Spring 2022)Graduate Thermodynamics (Fall 2022)

Investigated binding specificity and activation of CDK-cyclin complexes in the cell cycle using computational docking and elastic network modelsExplored the effect of typical and atypical CDK-cyclin complexes on normal cell cycle progression and the implications for treating cancer with CDK inhibitors

•Reduced cost of a surgical cauterizing device by 15% by co-leading a project to implement a metal injection molding process•Identified a polymer which reduced tissue build-up on device during operation and organized project to qualify it for production use•Improved pressure and thermal uniformity of device cauterization by leading a project to implement a thermal spraying process on the cauterization surface•Managed intern through the design of an inspection fixture and… Show more •Reduced cost of a surgical cauterizing device by 15% by co-leading a project to implement a metal injection molding process•Identified a polymer which reduced tissue build-up on device during operation and organized project to qualify it for production use•Improved pressure and thermal uniformity of device cauterization by leading a project to implement a thermal spraying process on the cauterization surface•Managed intern through the design of an inspection fixture and qualification of a manufacturing fixture•Verified process and design updates complied with GMP standards and maintained traceability Show less

•Increased signal strength of immunoassay by 10% by performing design of experiments (DOE) testing to optimize assay parameters •Improved assay consistency through the implementation of a thermal controller•Investigated storage procedures published in literature to improve lifetime of sensor

• Reduced assembly time of a thermoelectric temperature regulator 50% by introducing new material used for device’s body• Improved steady-state response time and stability of device by updating design to increase heat transfer characteristics• Increased device durability by adding a coating process to improve strength and stability of device bonding during assembly