Experience

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  University of nebraska-lincoln

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  For two academic years, I conducted fluid dynamics research on two-dimensional liquid pinch-off within the Bio/Flow Systems Laboratory with Dr. Sangjin Ryu. The applications of this research include the development of a microfluidic device for in-situ soil sampling for interplanetary missions. This research was also funded/sponsored by the NASA Nebraska Space Grant. As a Dean's Leader, I gave tours of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Engineering Department to high school students interested in pursuing an engineering degree.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Enginering Recruitment Office Dean's Leader

    May 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Nasa jet propulsion laboratory

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Mechanical engineering intern

  At NASA JPL, I interned in the Robotics & Manipulators Group (347) where I designed, modeled, and prototyped a robotic end-effector for lunar in-situ sampling. I also retrofitted a lunar lander robotic arm for extremely cold environments.

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  Johnson space center

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Mechanical engineering intern

  The goal of this project was to research state-of-the-art and emerging passive and non-passive technologies for vital sign monitoring of astronauts during spaceflight. The primary focus was to investigate passive technologies as typical vital sign monitoring technologies are intrusive and time consuming for astronauts during flight. The passive technologies were then evaluated based on their suitability for spaceflight which includes criteria such as mass, required training to operate, accuracy, etc. The results of these analyses are to be used for determining future technologies used on NASA manned spaceflights. Show less

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  University of nebraska-lincoln

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Undergraduate research assistant

  At the UNL Moore Dynamics and Analytics Laboratory (MoDAL), I conducted research on the nonlinear vibrational isolation of an airplane cabin. This included the creation of a basic model of the system and applying nonlinear dynamics to numerically analyze linear and nonlinear vibrations in MATLAB. Later in this project, a reduced-order model was created for simulation.

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  Nasa ames research center

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Mechanical engineering intern

  As a mechanical engineering intern at the NASA Ames Research Center Aeromechanics Branch, I aided in the design and analysis of Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) rotary aircraft for the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) initiative.My objective was to create a finite element model (FEM) of the aircraft within M4 Structures Studio. Afterward, dynamic analysis was performed in NASTRAN for further optimization of the aircraft.

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  University of nebraska-lincoln

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Undergraduate research assistant

  Within the UNL Moore Dynamics and Analytics Laboratory (MoDAL), I computationally investigated the dynamics of rigid, variable speed eVTOL rotors. I utilized MATLAB to create reduced-order models of the aircraft system.

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  Ge hitachi nuclear energy

  Jun 2022 - now

  Mechanical analysis engineer

  As a mechanical analysis engineer, my responsibilities include performing analyses on reactor vessels, vessel internals and other components/systems. Typical evaluations include stress analyses, dynamic load evaluations, vibrational responses, thermal evaluations and other similar analyses to ensure performance consistent with applicable codes, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.