-Developing a CO2 sensor using III-V semiconductors and metal-organic framework (MOF) thin films, for deployment in extreme carbon capture and sequestration conditions.-Synthesised MOF nanoparticles and verified their crystal structure and chemical composition using PXRD, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM for size characterization.-Developed a fabrication protocol to pattern MOF thin films on Si, SiO2, Au, and GaN with a spatial resolution ranging from 1-by-1 mm to 20-by-20μm.-Built an experimental setup for MOF-based CO2 sensor characterization, programming a Raspberry Pi to control mass flow controllers and interface with NDIR CO2 and humidity sensors using SPI and I2C protocols.-Characterized the output and transfer characteristics of InAlN/GaN high electron-mobility transistors (HEMT) exposed to high operating temperatures.-Organized research data into PowerPoint slides and delivered weekly presentations to lab members.-Trained lab members in safety, fabrication protocols, and tool operation for device fabrication.-Actively mentored two undergraduate students on summer projects focused on MOF-based CO2 sensing, providing instruction on sensing mechanisms, electrical characterization techniques, and embedded systems integration.

-Prototyped a 24-well microfluidic chip for automated 3D cell culture using Inventor software to create SLA 3D-printed molds for a biocompatible silicone polymer (PDMS).-Iterated the prototype design to be compatible with injection molding, scaling production from 4 chips per week to 500 through a manufacturing service.-Optimized mold design in collaboration with injection-molding engineers to ensure part success.-Collaborated with neurobiology research teams at UCSF and fabricated microelectrode arrays for electrophysiology experiments.-Designed PCB interface boards to connect microelectrode array chips with the data acquisition system.-Trained lab memebers on fabrication methods for constructing microelectrode arrays and PDMS micropatterning.

-Utilized AutoCAD to design photomasks to fabricate microelectrode array (MEA) sensors via photolithography for recording neural spikes from 2D/3D tissue cultures.-Implemented micropattering method compatible with organic conducting polymer, PEDOT:PSS, to reduce electrode impedance from MΩ to kΩ.-Conducted experiments on 2D/3D neural cultures, recording neural spikes to analyze the development of neural circuitry- Presented research progress updates at weekly lab meetings.

- Researched the effect dielectric nanoparticles have on the longevity of dielectric elastomer actuators.- Fabricated silicone-based dielectric elastomers.