Experience
HIDENN-AI & Northwestern University
My work at our startup HIDENN-AI and at Northwestern University has centered on applying physics-based AI to engineering. Our focus is on using AI to tackle the next generation of large-scale engineering problems.
PhD - Harvard University - Clarke Lab
During my PhD at Harvard, I engaged in a wide range of research, supported by the university’s highly collaborative environment. Over five years, I contributed to numerous projects, gaining extensive experience in materials science, mechanical engineering, electronics, finite element analysis (FEA) across multiple software platforms, design, fabrication, biomechanics, robotics, and more. I led projects involving artificial muscles, object manipulation, variable-stiffness device testing, fluid pumps, and bio-inspired swimming devices. In my roles, I performed hands-on technical research and managed teams of students and projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables.
Fusion Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Intern
I worked on consulting cases involving testing and analysis for litigation largely relating to system and failures in mechanical designs, such as vehicle fuel tanks, commercial ladders, and truck hitches to name a few.
Harvard University - Lauder Lab
I researched for two summers in the Lauder Lab performing testing with a custom-built water flow tank. I performed testing to show the hydrodynamic benefits of 3D-printed shark skin foils. I additionally performed Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) testing to assess the hydrodynamic benefits of fish schooling.
Northwestern University - Computational Solid Mechanics Lab
My research, in conjunction with Ford Motor Company, involved assessing and modeling of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer for use in future vehicles, as a strong, lightweight material alternative to steel.
University of Notre Dame - Roeder Research Lab
I contributed on a project to evaluate the relationship between bone mineralization, bone porosity, and bone fracture. This related to a project focused on determining the best approach for treating those with osteoporosis.
Teaching Experience:
- Instructor for Mechanistic Artificial Intelligence for Engineering at Northwestern University
- Lecturer for Finite Element Methods in Mechanics at Northwestern University
- Two-time Instructor for Engineering Mathematics at Harvard University
- Teaching Fellow for Materials Design and Selection at Harvard University for two semesters
- Teaching Fellow for Thermodynamics at the University of Notre Dame
- Teaching Fellow for Intro to Engineering Computing at the University of Notre Dame
Additional Experience:
- Co-Founder of Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering Graduate Organization
- Doland Engineering - Construction Field Technician
- Harvard Dudley Athletics Fellow for 4 years
Awards and Honors:
- Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
- Received Distinction for Teaching for Materials Design and Selection
- 1 of 9 Valedictorian candidates at the University of Notre Dame
- Awarded Jerome L. Novotny Design Award in Heat Transfer
- Earned the Zahm Prize for Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame
- Awarded the Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement Grant