Invented a novel cross-linking mechanism for polyacrylate hydrogels, discovering a new polymer structure with improved gel properties including 16% increase in strength, diffusion, and elasticity.
• Optimized hydrogel properties using the Design of Experiments framework, identifying key parameters in material synthesis and testing dynamic variables.
• Conducted 50+ tensile and puncture tests using hydraulics (INSTRON and MTS Press), examining material stress-strain performance, elastic modulus, and rheology.
• Analyzed experimental data in MATLAB, LabView, and Excel, applying materials science and fluid dynamics models to generate results that streamlined testing procedures and evidenced reports.
• Supported technical writing and editing of reports for investors, patents, and research literature, improving clarity and communication of complex research findings.

• Fabricated fiberglass-epoxy composites with female molds on steel mandrels, followed by vacuum-sealing techniques and precision sanding for rocket airframes.
• Designed a custom lathe attachment jig and a rocket body support system (spit roaster) to streamline sanding and bodywork on AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
• Conducted in-depth research on rocket coning and stability, performing literature reviews to evaluate spin can necessity and determine rockets’ L/D ratio.
• Crafted 12 x 49-inch wooden panels to be assembled into large body molds using a circular saw and band saw.

• Contributed to research on quantum properties of slow particles in superconductors, using laser optics to cool rubidium and lithium atoms to near absolute zero.
• Redesigned and built 12 optic shutters from hard drive cases for laser apparatus, improving experimental efficiency.
• Enhanced Python code for experiment automation and data collection, integrating 2 new libraries for optimized data storage.
• Synthesized research literature for weekly presentations and maintained detailed meeting minutes for lab review.

• Compounded specialized topical medicines using pharmaceutical lab equipment and processed over 1600 prescriptions, including narcotics and topicals.
• Ensured safety, hygiene, and confidentiality in a fast-paced pharmacy environment, collaborating with rotating staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Managed patient profiles and provided customer support via the HealthWatch database, handling insurance communications, emergency supplies, and prescriber note transfers.

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• Engineered a shoe sole prototype that generates 1.9 V AC per step using piezoelectric ceramic disks.
• Developed the first prototype with 5 soldered disks connected to a multimeter sensor probe; iterating second prototype addressing ceramic cracking through research, creating electrical schematics and 3D models with AutoCAD.
• Drafted and revised grant applications to Social Shifters 2024 and Grebel Peace Incubator, seeking $4000-$10,000 in funding; prepared professional proposal documents and an elevator pitch video.

• Designed and built 18 microbial fuel cells (MFCs) from recycled materials, using carbon fiber electrodes and copper wiring to generate energy.
• Programmed an Arduino compiler to collect over 850 voltage readings during 3-week experiments, analyzing data with PASCO Capstone and Excel.
• Authored a 4,000-word APA 7 research paper, investigating MFC mechanisms and optimization with glucose as the fuel.
• Compared experimental results with literature and assessed the viability of MFCs in sustainable energy applications.