Uma Iyer Email & Phone Number

Tustin, Ca, Us

Tustin, Ca, Us

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

- Working on a project with the REMADE Institute to examine the circular economy with materials and transportation - Assisting in the development of new computational models to track the flow of recycled fibers, metals, plastics, and electronic waste - Utilizing data modeling to analyze how waste streams circulate from households/firms to the outside world

Irvine, California, United States

- Manufacture aeroshell frame to support suspension, driver, chassis, etc.- Run document simulation tests for car performance parameters and vehicle optimization - Prototype aeroshell that houses the solar car

Irvine, California, United States

- Collaborating with sub team members to design subsystem components (avionics, power, hardware, etc.)- Conducting trade studies on materials/analyzing best practices within industry/other student satellite teams- Conducting tests on thermal, vibrational, acoustics, and other structural dynamics of the satellite - Researching materials and low earth orbit conditions to account for the satellite’s survivability

Irvine, California, United States

- plan events such as socials and team-bonding activities for the entirety of the mentorship program (~ 50 members)- manage logistics of each event (purchase request forms, reimbursements, transportation, budgeting, supplies, location/venue, etc.)- responsible for creating weekly "fam times" that are team-bonding activities with the intention of creating a closer sense of community among all mentors and mentees- hosts weekly 1-1 hangouts with each "fam" member to facilitate trust and accountability within the program

Irvine, California, United States

- working under the guidance of a PhD student and assisting in their various graduate projects aimed at engineering nanoparticles that will immobilize heavy metals and prevent them from being absorbed into plant tissue- Learning the use of various laboratory instruments such as the centrifuge, sonicator, glove box, zeta-potential analyzer, ICP-MS, vacuum filtration, etc.- Running tests on samples (collected by supervisor via field work days) through various lab instruments and applying scientific concepts such as concentration, density, absorbance, dilution, etc.- Practicing technical documentation skills through maintenance of online lab notebook where I research past/present methods of PFAS remediation and relate them to our lab procedures- Creating charts on different kinds of PFAS, their characteristics, technology used, remediation methods etc.- Documenting observations, procedures, and predictions after each lab session in the notebook - Assisting chemical and environmental engineering upperclassmen with the process work of their senior design projects

Irvine, California, United States

- trained in handling various student-staff situations (i.e. course registration, icebreaker games and team-bonding activities, physical emergencies, overnight housing issues, etc.)- worked 14 hour day shifts and nighttime supervising ensuring the orientation program runs smoothly and all incoming students become acclimated to the UCI environment through the means of activities, Q&A sessions, staffer panels, etc.- chosen to be on a staffer panel where I answered questions from students and parents about student life, classes, majors, dorms, internships, work experiences, etc.- learned skills such as commanding a room, communicating to a large group of students, being proactive by completing tasks assigned by professional staff, inclusive language, and participative leadership

Irvine, California, United States

- created a welcoming, safe, and entertaining environment for residents (US and international students) - learned how to effectively communicate with individuals of various ages and backgrounds while practicing customer service skills to ensure the facilities are run smoothly- operated all housing centers (front desk of head housing office, recreation center, fitness center, mailroom, and printing/reservation office)- performed administrative tasks such as checking in students into centers and recording information into spreadsheets, answering phone calls, logging in packages with Microsoft Office Suite, sending emails to students and professional staff, communicating with mail carriers, printing and scanning documents, sorting through packages and letter mail, setting up tables and chairs in conference rooms, booking study room reservations for students)

Irvine, California, United States

- Managed several behind-the-scenes tasks and built leadership among different audiences directing campers on material use (paint, fabric, wood, metal, plastic), proposing organization methods (i.e. material inventory) and project ideas to camp counselors- Developed interpersonal skills through interacting with families and administrating check-in booths during camp check-in and closing operations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Junior

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Academic Decathlon, Science Olympiad, Beckman Chronicle (magazine publication), Brighter Minds (peer tutoring).