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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

St Paul, Mn, Us

St Paul, Mn, Us

Apply polymer science and rheology expertise to improve structural adhesive material understanding and enable digital solutions for customers.

St Paul, Mn, Us

Function as the division subject matter expert on rheology, utilizing polymer science and thermal analysis theory to support R&D, troubleshoot production issues, and develop product release specificationsDesign test plans and methods to characterize a wide range of materials, including: traditional rigid polymers (thermoplastics, thermosets), pressure-sensitive adhesives, complex fluids (colloids, emulsions, suspensions), and low viscosity materials (polymer solutions)Identify opportunities to implement advanced rheology techniques (UV, electro, dielectric, extensional, etc.) to solve problems in innovative ways

Pullman/Spokane/Tri-Cities/Vancouver/Everett/Global, Washington, Us

Supervisor: Dr. Michael KesslerDeveloped processing method to disperse carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in water-based surfactant wormlike micellar solutions Investigated rheological properties of CNT-micelle solutions to determine the relationship between shear behavior and orientation Worked closely with machinists to develop a shear-alignment apparatus to create aligned carbon nanotube mats through simultaneous shear and filtrationManaged undergraduate student staff in tasks related to my researchCollaborated with group members and research colleagues to characterize rheological properties of various materials tests using an ARES G2 strain-controlled rheometerExperience in various materials characterization techniques (TGA, DSC, DMA, TGA, FTIR, SEM, NMR, TMA, tensile tests)

Pullman/Spokane/Tri-Cities/Vancouver/Everett/Global, Washington, Us

Supervisor: Dr. Rahul PanatI was a teaching assistant for ME 220, a hands-on Materials Laboratory characterization class. I instructed over 40 students from various engineering departments. For each laboratory session I started by teaching fundamental materials characterization concepts and reviewing safety protocols. We then performed the experiments, where I went into more detail on the characterization method and the purpose of each experimental step. Following each laboratory session, I continued communication with students as they wrote their lab reports to answer any questions they had. Finally, I provided detailed feedback to each student on both their understanding of the technical concepts and their written presentation of the results.

Ames, Iowa, Us

Continued my undergraduate work creating and characterizing the dielectric and mechanical properties of multifunctional materials for applications as structural capacitors. Received Iowa Space Grant Consortium Fellowship while in this position.

Ames, Iowa, Us

Supervisor: Andrea KlockeAssisted in forming connections between incoming Materials Engineering students and the departmentOrganized and participated in various social activities involving new studentsProvided guidance and assistance to students in my mentor group

Ames, Iowa, Us

Supervisors: Dr. Michael Kessler and Xia ShengWorked with glass fiber reinforced polymer-ceramic matrix composites for applications as multifunctional composites. Characterizing the dielectric, thermal, and mechanical properties of the composites and evaluating them for use as structural capacitors for high temperature and aerospace applications.Characterized the kinetic effects of various catalyst systems on “click” chemistry polymerization using DSC and oscillatory rheology. Lap-shear tests were also performed to evaluate the mechanical adhesion properties.

Lincoln, Ne, Us

Coordinated a research project between the departments of Chemistry and Engineering Mechanics that used a nanoindentation machine to characterize and compare the mechanical properties of Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Materials Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science And Engineering