Graduate Pathways Structural Engineering Co-Op
CurrentProvided photogrammetry support for Sierra Space and Lockheed Martin during their Inflatable Space Structure Ultimate Burst and Creep Testing.Evaluated the parachute trajectory of Starliner to assist NASA Engineering and Safety Center during their flight readiness review.Improved Digital Image Correlation capabilities for NASA’s crewed inflatable softgoods team, including the addition of a pressure sensing system.Developed a novel method of analyzing complex interwoven straps using colored photogrammetry. (provisional patent)Performed tensile testing on acrylic & polycarbonate window materials to evaluate strength degradation due to radiation exposure.Evaluated the strength degradation of inflatable bladder materials due to cold-flex fatigue and flame testing via tensile and permeability testing.