I am a Ph.D. student in the Walker School of Mechanical Engineering where I am co-advised by Dr. Omar Ghattas and Dr. Mehran Tehrani. Funded by a NASA NSTGRO fellowship, I am interested in developing industry 4.0 tools for composites manufacturing. Specifically, the technology I aim to enhance with computational tools is In-Situ Consolidation of Thermoplastic Composites (ICAT). ICAT has potential to be both a high-rate and sustainable approach. I balance my time running experiments in a lab and programming computational methods. Some key areas of interest are: real-time bayesian inversion, uncertainty quantification, fiber composite, solid mechanics, and materials characterization.
I obtained my Bachelors in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University in Spring 2022 with a specialization in Structures and Materials. Here, I studied under Dr. Byron Pipes and Dr. Eduardo Barocio. My research focused on thermoelastic warpage, additive manufacturing of continuous fiber composites, and characterization. I was awarded an Astronaut Scholarship Foundation for these efforts.
Building experience in industry includes two internships with The Boeing Company, both in composites research & development roles. These roles provide perspective for my current research. Previously, I researched with Dr. Cate Brinson through an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates at Duke University. My first exposure to research - and composites - was at North Carolina State University with Dr. Mark Pankow. Each experience provided a unique perspective on the world around us, helping me take steps towards where I am now.