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Canterbury, New Zealand

• Carried out detailed stress analysis (FEA), fluid dynamics (CFD), and Fitness-For-Service (FFS) assessments of complex power generation assets for clients throughout New Zealand and Australia. These assessments were carried out using ANSYS and in accordance with the requirements of ASME VIII and API 579-1.• Design and delivery of hydro generation components. This involves managing the engineering design process from initial concept through to supporting manufacture and on-site installation.• Preparation of engineering design drawings and technical analysis reports for clients.

Canterbury, New Zealand

• Aided in the design and technical specification of advanced composite systems.• Manufactured composite components according to client specification and quality requirements.• Ensured orders were completed and dispatched on schedule.

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

My PhD work involved applying Molecular Dynamics Simulations to investigate the effects of water on the interfacial properties of fibre reinforced polymer composites. • Consulted with industry clients in fully characterizing novel material systems.• Extensive experience working with fibre reinforced composite systems.• Provided laboratory assistance and technical project support throughout the department.• Mentored research interns, confidently supervised research activities and provided leadership.• Extensive experience working with fibre reinforced composite systems: from laminate design and manufacturing, to material testing and characterization techniques.• Successfully developed innovative Molecular Dynamics Simulations for examining composite interfaces.

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

• Facilitated polymer, composite, and material science labs within the department.• Managed equipment and experimental demonstrations, interacted with, and instructed students.

Bozeman, Mt

• Member of four person design team in developing a lifting body UAV. Successfully carried design through to manufacture and initial test flights.• Developed a strong, driving passion for renewable energy and sustainability.• Working in direct collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, I actively maintained a nationally recognized wind and renewable energy materials database.• Gained the technical skills required to manufacture and characterize advanced composite material systems.• Participated in the fabrication of two full sized wind turbine blades, which were used as part of a composite flaw study for the wind turbine blade industry.• Developed robust FEA analysis routines for predicting moisture absorption in stressed fibre composites.• Instructed undergraduate students in both lab and lecture environments. Specific subject areas included Measurement and Instrumentation techniques and material sciences.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title "Molecular Dynamics Simulations on the Effects of Moisture on Interfacial Adhesion in Glass Fibre Composites" Investigating.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title "Effects of Tensile Stresses On The Moisture Diffusion Characteristics Of Unidirectional Epoxy Glass Composites". My thesis.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Aerospace Engineering