Set up and ran computational fluid dynamics simulations.Developed scripts to study velocity and force results.Wrote a thesis that describes my research. Communicated with my advisor and other colleagues regarding my work.

Ran OpenFOAM and STAR-CCM+ simulations.Wrote Python scripts that one could use to conduct a mesh analysis.

Conducted market research related to the ocean sector.Co-authored a Marine Energy Technologies thought paper and co-hosted an Ocean Energy podcast.Met with individuals at various marine energy companies.

Collaborated with other Panel Directors to develop a panel focused on the interconnections between energy, food, water, and health.Communicated with potential panelists regarding deliverables.Adapted to changes throughout the panel development process.

Integrated updated components into WEC-Sim simulations by using various programs, such as Rhinoceros 3D, Capytaine, and BEMIO. Ran and modified WEC-Sim cases I was provided with for a wave energy converter being developed.Analyzed the power production of a wave energy converter when in various sea conditions.Developed presentations detailing my work and presented my progress at meetings.

Integrated updated components into WEC-Sim simulations by using various programs, such as Rhino, Capytaine, and BEMIO. Ran and modified WEC-Sim cases I was provided with for a wave energy converter being developed.Analyzed the power production of a wave energy converter when in various sea conditions.Developed presentations detailing my work and presented my progress at a weekly meeting.

Analyzed a multibody system using a numerical modeling tool.Post-processed dynamics data using a MATLAB script.Shared and discussed results at meetings.

Conducted analysis work of a utility-scale wave energy converter using software, such as WAMIT, WEC-Sim, and ProteusDS. Co-authored an 18-page technical report that included MATLAB plots detailing the seafloor bathymetry and slopes of seven global wave energy testing sites.Co-authored a technical report that included descriptions of thirteen wave energy converter designs and their power performance matrix. Conferred with other researchers to better understand and develop wave energy technologies.Researched how wave energy technologies can be made more efficient and cost-effective.Analyzed data regarding the optimization and utilization of many technologies integrated into marine energy projects.

Ensured team goals were achieved by collaborating with team members and by preparing documentation detailing the project process.Developed meshes of various float geometries in Rhinoceros 3D and obtained boundary element method (BEM) data using Capytaine. Designed a Simulink model based on the overall wave energy converter being developed.Used WEC-Sim to analyze the forces on various float geometries and the power output of a variety of wave energy converter designs.Various results: The team won the “Jacobs Multidisciplinary Collaboration Award” and the “NuScale Humanitarian Project Award” at the Engineering Expo at Oregon State University.

• Lead document submissions, such as a Business Plan and Detailed Technical Design Report and a poster summarizing our work.• Provided team members with resources to help in the progression of tasks.• Developed a sensor mounting system for a wave energy converter.• Communicated with team members about completion dates.

Assisted in the development of a concept, business plan, and presentation in less than four months, and presented at a regional competition. Collaborated with a team of other students to develop a business concept related to the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges. Communicated with team members to schedule meeting times and completion dates. Researched methods related to the process of biodegrading plastic and converting the byproducts into algae and electricity.

Learned about performing fluid flow tests using simulations. Figured out how to solve problems using various techniques, such as coding simulations.Communicated with other people in the lab about the work being done and how to further the research.