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Lexington, Kentucky

Assisted with synthesis and characterization of poly beta amino ester (PBAE) polymers for antioxidant delivery applications. Evaluated the effects of reaction conditions and stoichiometries on the antioxidant release profile. Characterizations were performed by liquid chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, and mass spectrometry.

Lexington, Kentucky

Assisted with research into the dissolution behavior of ceria nanoparticles within organic acid solutions. Wrote BASH and FORTRAN scripts to aid in creating models of different bonding geometries of various organic acids with ceria. Evaluated dissolution mechanisms using density functional theory calculations (VASP).

Wright Patterson Afb

Assisted with ongoing research in YBCO flux pinning and the search for novel superconductors. Synthesized samples using pulsed laser deposition (PLD), confirmed structures through x-ray diffraction, and measured magnetic and electrical properties using vibrating sample magnetometry and 4 point resistivity. Delivered presentations with results to a cohort of engineers

Wright Patterson Afb

I worked with the superconductivity group in the Aerospace Systems Directorate through the Pathways program. I assisted with ongoing research in YBCO flux pinning and the search for new isotropic superconductors. Test Samples were created through bulk powder synthesis and analyzed the structure using powder x-ray diffraction. I Performed magnetic and electronic characterization using B-H curves and 4-point resistivity tests. Also, I analyzed the results and compiled them into a final presentation at the conclusion of the internship.

Wright Patterson Afb

Working in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate through the Pathways program, I explored the effectiveness of the varying grit sizes in the grit blast sol-gel surface preparation method for bonded aluminum aircraft field repairs. I carried out analysis on the surface morphology of prepared aluminum plates through measurements of surface energy and roughness to explore their relation to adhesion quality. Wedge tests (ASTM D3762) in humidity chambers were conducted to determine environmental durability of adhesion. I also gained experience using Scanning Electron Microscope, Portable Autoclave, and Profilometer. I was involved in the planning, execution, and presentation stages of the project.

Taped Tipp City, Ohio City Council meetings and special events in council chambers. Controlled 4 remote cameras and audio system

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Materials Science

Using X-ray scattering to understand how chemical structure and processing variables affect the morphology of organic semiconductors.

Bachelor’S Degree, Materials Engineering, Junior

Activities and Societies: Students in Engineering and Business (SEAM) Honors Program, Materials Advantage - Materials Engineering.