• Research and development work on precursor fiber through carbon fiber.• Design and execute solution spinning trials of PAN carbon fiber precursor. • Supervise technicians and coordinate regular testing of Research and Development trial work.• Lead method development of new techniques for polymer, fiber, and interface characterization.• Support production through material characterization to assist in troubleshooting.• Coordinate outside testing and collaboration work at multiple universities.

Research and development of acrylic products and extrusion coated materials. Process follow-through on entire production from fiber/yarn to finished goods.New material evaluations for performance and product implementation.Assistance in quality control throughout entire production process.Liaised with suppliers on quality issues and new development projects.

Research and development of new coatings and finishes for technical textiles and apparelLiaised with international teams on joint projects and researchContributed analytical knowledge about textiles to help build up current facility via new equipment and testing protocols.

Conducted research under the direction of Dr. Peter Hauser in conjunction with Luna Innovations. This project involved the development of attachment chemistry for new antimicrobial agents on both natural and synthetic fibers for military uniforms.

Worked on an NTC funded project directed by Dr. Marian McCord in conjunction with Dr. Mohamed Bourham in Nuclear Engineering. Treated, collected, and analyzed data for the effect of plasma on films, fabrics, and various biomedical materials including sutures, needles and arterial grafts. Assisted Dr. Marian McCord on a joint project with Cotton Incorporated for the enhancement of flame retardant properties of plasma exposed cotton fabrics.