As a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student at UC San Diego, my passion lies in tackling and finding solutions for challenging engineering problems. I have hands-on experience in both academic and industry settings, from researching control of high-dimensional nonlinear systems under Dr. Boris Kramer, to analyzing nonlinear vibrations in gas-turbine engines during my internship at Pratt & Whitney. I currently specialize in developing computational methods, so my work lies at the intersection of rigorous theory and practical application. While my current research is in nonlinear model reduction and control at UC San Diego, my background is in engineering mechanics and vibrations, having earned my B.S. and M.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech. My M.S. thesis focused on non-destructive testing of civil structures. In addition to my technical skills, I have been actively involved in leadership roles, particularly in rocketry. I co-founded and led teams that designed and launched rockets and rocketry payloads at Virginia Tech and worked on a senior design project competing in NASA’s University Student Launch Initiative.With a strong foundation in mechanics, dynamics, and control systems, I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills in the aerospace industry through an internship, contributing to the innovation and development of cutting-edge technologies.