Lead technology development roadmap for multiple projects focusing on thermal propagation mitigation solutions for GM's EV battery systems, managing 67+ pending patents and 5 trade secrets. Serve as technical expert for GM's IP disposition decisions related to Li-Ion Battery technology, providing technical input for legal counsel in invention concept evaluations. Spearhead battery thermal propagation mitigation program across advanced and new product groups, supporting hardware and hazards management. Oversee safety portion of GM’s EV first responder training program, ensuring thorough safety protocols are in place. Manage resource allocation and new project identification to advance thermal propagation mitigation technologies.• Coordinated technology transfer into production timelines, driving cross-functional efforts and supporting development of innovative HV battery architecture for cost optimization and enhanced performance.• Won 47th Annual Boss Kettering Award (2022) for creation of battery thermal runaway trade secret, which contributed to estimated $1.5B cost savings for GM.• Contributed to development and launch of new products under Ultium platform (Hummer, Lyriq, Blazer) and future vehicle architectures through MY2030.• Designed battery systems meeting GM requirements, UL9540, and other relevant regulatory standards, ensuring high product safety and quality.• Trained and mentored 15+ thermal engineers across GM’s product development programs, ensuring consistent safety practices and high-quality product outputs.

Spearheaded development of battery systems with focus on thermal propagation mitigation, contributing to 7 pending patents, 1 trade secret, and 1 defensive publication. Guided 12+ cross-functional engineers, fostering expertise in battery design for optimal performance and safety. Designed and secured approval for new battery architecture, ensuring compliance with GM and UL9540 standards for low-volume launch.• Conducted comprehensive benchmarking of EV battery systems, identifying key industry trends and competitive insights.• Enhanced thermal system efficiency and precision by accelerating development of advanced 1D and 3D CFD models in collaboration with CAE team, resulting in faster validation and improved design accuracy.• Earned critical technical talent recognition by GM’s Executive VP for exceptional contributions to battery thermal design and technology innovation.

Led test method development and fixture design for battery abuse testing and failure analysis across all programs. Managed off-site testing and product development activities in battery safety during temporary assignment at external facility.• Led establishment of Southwest Research Institute off-site testing facility, overseeing team of 5 engineers and technicians to complete key TRP task for Ultium program deliverables, saving $4.5M annually in capital costs.• Cultivated operational excellence by training new employees on advanced TRP test methods and fostering culture of safety and secure work practices, while earning GM DFSS Green & Black Belt certification during assignment.

-Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering; Research/Thesis Advisor: Professor Thomas M. Jahns (WEMPEC)-Investigation of new/improved battery parameters for enhanced Energy Management System performance (Thesis funded by Johnson Controls / Clarios)

The Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp (MEB) is a one-week intensive training program in technology entrepreneurship for graduate students in the sciences, engineering, and math. MEB is co-sponsored by the Initiative for Studies in Transformational Entrepreneurship (INSITE) and the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship.

-Life Modeling of Lithium-Ion batteries via event-driven modeling to predict performance degradation and eventual failure of batteries in Distributed Energy Storage (DES) system applications. -Automation of processing and analysis for Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization (HPPC) testing of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Result of program estimates greater than 500 engineering hours saved annually by utilization of program.

Chair of the board of differential tuition to help determine where the funds are distributed within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

-Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering; Research Advisor: Professor Yet-Ming Chiang-Investigation of next generation material couple candidates targeting high energy density solutions, while reducing the cost per kilowatt-hour for the overall system

Researched independently and in a group on several different classified projects in the field of batteries for automobile application. Advancement of current and possible future lithium ion battery systems.Responsible for synthesizing electrode materials for testing in several different cell designs. Responsible for design and optimization of process for mixing, coating and calendaring of electrode materials. Furthermore the process for fabrication of three electrode pouch cells as well as three electrode glass cylindrical cells. Applying these cell designs to several analytical tests to determine possible material candidates for the application.Optimization of Pouch cell design proven beneficial, results with same materials showed half overall cell impedance for new process compared to the old process.My mentor at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab was Dr. Ratnakumar Bugga

Researched independently and in a group on several different classified projects in the field of batteries for space application. Advancement of current and possible future beyond lithium ion battery systems.Throughout my internship I studied Lithium Oxygen capacity effects, Cold welding techniques for solar cell interconnects, as well as Destructive physical analysis on large pouch cell from government supplier. Publication accepted by journal of power sources for work done on Lithium Oxygen Pressure Relationship.My mentor at The Aerospace Corporation was Dr. Joe Nemanick.