- Developed and tested go-to-market prototype for a $35 million strategic relevant market in 8 months- Created parallel workflows between R&D and applications to achieve speed in innovation- Identified opportunity for front-end profit margin improvement through digitalization. Initiated and executed the development of cost calculator that was rolled out to the entire business unit.- Identified machine-learning opportunities using pre-existing database

Synthesizing bio-based monomers to impart improved end-use properties- Developed synthesis strategies for monomers using Michael-addition, Diels-Alder, and thiol-ene click chemistry- Attached functional groups on biobased diacids to improve properties (hydrophobicity and flame resistance)- Developed separation and purification techniques to isolate products (solvent extraction, flash chromatography, etc.)• Carried out product analysis using results from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and gas-chromatography mass-spectrum (GC/MS)Polymer synthesis and reactor design- Assembled lab's first-of-it's-kind high-pressure reactor with an external heater to polymerize polyamides with high molecular weights- Analyzed the structure-function effect of pendant groups on polymer properties- Characterized polymer size distribution using gel-permeation chromatography (GPC)- Characterized thermal and crystal properties of the polymers using dynamic scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-MS-FTIR), and wide-angle x-ray scattering (WAXS)- Determined mechanical properties using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and tensile tests

• Analyzed the dynamics of compressor operation, including ways to prevent compressor surge. Assessed compressor maps and data sheets to size appropriate antisurge valves based on the customer’s compressors• Recommended ranges for flow measuring device, temperature gauges, and pressure transmitters to customers by performing calculations based on their specific operating conditions• Generated a template using TK solver which could be used to generate values for an overall compressor map from individual maps• Configured a Jaquet 3000, Overspeed Protection System. Used signal generators to test the configuration• Operated on panels and troubleshot using a simulator. Checked IO list, tags, and wiring on panels during Factory Acceptance Tests

• Worked on the construction of a bench-scale pressurized system comprising of a 7-gallon tank, an ultrafiltration module, followed by a nanofilter and a reverse osmosis module.• Formulated a Design of Experiments (DOE) for the membrane system and executed experiments to analyze the water quality under various pH, temperature and membrane set ups.• Increased the in-house testing capabilities by starting a procedure for measuring Total Suspended Solids (TSS) following the SM 2540D method and orthophosphate using a Hach DR3900.• Analyzed water samples for their COD, TKN and other chemical constituents.• Evaluate the effectiveness of using membrane filtration as a possible treatment option for process water that contained a significant amount of COD, TKN and TSS.

• Initiated a Koch pilot nanofiltration skid which utilized the wastewater coming out of the treatment plant to be reused as a cooling tower or boiler make up• Brainstormed for possible phosphate removal options with NALCO and Koch representatives to execute in the water reuse process to prevent scaling issues with the nanofiltration unit• Helped modify and redesign the existing seal water system by transitioning from a seal head tank to a pressurized pump system having a back pressure control valve to reduce seal failures and contaminations

• Facilitating 3 SI sessions per week for a class of 300 students• Preparing worksheets and other collaborative activities to promote active learning• Carrying out exam reviews

• Assisted with orientation planning for incoming international students.• Worked on blogs and other social media outlets for the ISSO.• Helped organize social events for international students at ISU.• Served as an orientation leader during international orientation by showing incoming students around campus and helping them with their paperwork