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Huntsville, Al, Us

Huntsville, Al, Us

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

• Work on multiple government-funded projects with agencies including the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).• Collaborate with Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (Livermore, California) for 4+ years on multiple government-funded projects involving surface engineered metals and alloys for critical applications.• Regularly operate and train other graduate students and lab members to operate and analyze data from advanced electron microscopes, x-ray diffraction analysis techniques, and mechanical testing equipment.• Conducted characterization work on 20+ different alloys including Fe-based, Ni-based, Cu-based, Al-based, and Ti-based alloys.• Published 10 peer-reviewed articles in materials, manufacturing, and laser technology journals and authored 9 technical reports for industrial companies and government agencies on traditionally and additively manufactured metals and alloys.• Communicate regularly with 10+ graduate and undergraduate students and 6+ faculty members to ensure the success of projects.• Act as a lab manager ensuring that research in the group is conducted ethically and with integrity to ensure appropriate data collection and analysis for industrial and government partners.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

• Developed curriculum and taught a class on finite element analysis (FEA) using SolidWorks to over 100+ sophomores and juniors (Spring 2022 and Summer 2022).• Recorded classroom lectures and training videos for the developed curriculum that are still being used within the department to teach sophomore and junior engineering students today. • Served as a senior design project assistant for the engineering department providing assistance and guidance to mechanical engineering and materials science students with their capstone projects (Fall 2022 and Spring 2023).

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

• Investigated the effects of surface engineering techniques such as laser peening, shot peening, and laser surface re-melting for improving the mechanical and/or microstructural properties of traditionally and additively manufactured alloys.• Utilized tools such as x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy, microindentation, and nanoindentation to analyze the microstructure and mechanical properties of various surface engineered alloys.• Co-authored 3 papers involving surface engineered alloys including Inconel 718, Inconel 625, and Aluminum 5083.• Collaborated with a team of 6+ students and 2 faculty members on a daily basis.

Huntsville, Alabama

• Edited and formatted training support packages which contained technical information regarding specific combat systems.• Collaborated with staff and mentor associates to ensure the company’s compliance with Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS).• Created proposal development templates to improve the efficiency of our proposal submission process.• Drafted security awareness briefing, export control and compliance training, and other related documents for the company.

Madison, Alabama

• Proposed and executed effective merchandising changes that directly improved sales. • Enhanced customer experience by providing excellent service on a regular basis.• Helped to solve customers’ problems and provided the most efficient solutions to meet their needs. • Assessed and implemented efficient stocking and loading procedures resulting in faster and safer merchandise organization as well as easy access for both customers and employees. • Precisely operated forklift to transport merchandise and mitigate problems while ensuring its safe operation.• Mentored and directed new employees.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Focus in Surface Engineering of Metals and Alloys

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Focus in Materials Processing and Manufacturing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Dual Enrollment College Coursework

High School Diploma, Honors Diploma