Conducted laboratory testing of oxide powder material properties utilizing XRD, TGA, and DSC equipment and various testing methodologies, evaluated energy storage, reaction enthalpy, and reaction stability, and determined high temperature thermochemical energy storage viability.Stored simulated solar thermal energy utilizing cobalt oxide, analyzed charge rates, evaluated cyclic behavior of phase change energy storage solutions, determined a low rate of diminishing performance after repeated charges, and ensured viability on a larger, practical scale within the market.Researched progress within the field, new experiments, and emerging methods utilizing academic resources and determined scalable improvements to laboratory procedures.Designed new experimental procedures, which included process and equipment retrofitting as needed.Served as a point of contact for 3-5 vendors per project and purchased equipment and materials.Conducted in-depth data analysis of experiment results produced from XRD, SEM, and combined TGA/DSC utilizing MATLAB, identified key findings, determined the viability of the materials for use in thermochemical energy storage applications, and presented to the department board on results.Designed an experimental set up and procedure to test cobalt oxide at a scale beyond the small samples tested in commercially available equipment, which enabled a 1000x scale-up of testing volume.Trained one Graduate Research Assistant on commercial laboratory equipment, analysis, and DSC.Modeled the reaction rate of cobalt oxide inside a tube heater utilizing ANSYS Fluent.Conducted routine repairs to laboratory equipment to ensure smooth functionality.Coordinated operations and experiments between departments and disciplines throughout the company.

Analyzed materials for windows and insulation of building enclosures including heat transfer, structural, thermal transport, corrosion effects, and optical properties to ensure ASTM and standard compliance.Developed customized material testing systems tailored to each project, minimized testing timelines, and ensured that testing met the unique conditions specified by the client.Presented on research and testing at company-wide seminars, translating content for non-technical staff.

Directed an in-depth literature review to evaluate potential for research in nanoscale materials Investigated nanoscale transport phenomena in 2-D materials utilizing computational simulationsResearched novel industry discoveries to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the field

Identified novel applications for graphene analogous materialsPerformed molecular dynamics simulations while investigating structural and mechanical properties of nanomaterials Organized periodic presentations to demonstrate progress and research results to supervisors

Supported faculty in teaching upper level undergraduate Heat Transfer course covering heat, mass, and momentum transfer via conduction, convection, and radiation. Provided assessment of student performance by evaluating assignments and examinationsPresented lecture material in professor's absence to audience of approximately 100 studentsDeveloped and edited video lectures

Supervise students, enforce housing regulations, and create a positive living environment.Respond to emergency and crises situations, and handle conflict mediation.Develop and coordinate academic, social, and recreational programs for residents.