- Conducted research on "Triggerable Drug Delivery Vehicles Enabling On-Demand Drug Dosing" under the guidance of Dr. Todd Hoare and PhD candidate Nahieli Preciado Rivera - Developed and characterized polymer nanoparticles with temperature- and magnetic field-triggered drug release mechanisms. - Optimized experimental protocols for Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta Potential, and Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry (MDSC). - Investigated the effects of crosslinkers, dyes, and surface modifications on nanoparticle properties, including glass transition temperature and surface charge.- Gained hands-on experience with advanced lab equipment and data analysis methods.