Research
DOE Idaho National Laboratory
2023
Visiting Faculty Program Research Associate
Researched the development of post-growth thermal annealing as an effective procedure
to remove tellurium inclusions in cadmium zinc telluride crystals.
Used high-tech detector characterization tools, including X-ray diffraction topography, current-voltage measurements, and 3D experimental data visualization to characterize cadmium zinc telluride crystals.
Fabricated and tested high-granularity pixel detectors using low-temperature photoluminescence analysis.
Department of Defense (DOD)
2022
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Faculty Fellow
Developed a model that helped understand socio-behavioral phenomena that could be
used in predicting future events. This model was derived from a specialized waveform
modeling technique called Log-Periodic Power- Law Singularity. (LPPLS) Which has been
successful in modeling acoustic emissions in pressure vessels.
University of California Irvine (UCI)
2020
Intelligent Structures and Systems Laboratory
All vehicle operation functions were redesigned using a Human in The Loop Redundancy
safety mechanism. Towards that end, redundant braking, steering, throttle and shifting
systems were all redesigned, modeled, and then implemented in vehicle using electromechanical
actuation. A CAN bus network was developed to facilitate component communication to
the onboard CPU which also accounted for a vehicle operator to take over control if
desired. The vehicle was then tested at highway speeds at a local airport landing
strip.
University of California Irvine (UCI)
2019
Intelligent Structures and Systems Laboratory
Outlined four safety scenarios common to drag racing then studied the dynamics of
a dragster and developed two dynamic vehicle models one to account for the in plain
motion (bicycle model) of the vehicle and the other to cover the out of plain motion
of the vehicle (wheel stand model). The dynamic equation were then implemented in
Simulink and the four safety scenarios were studied in simulation as a (MPC) Model
Predictive Control algorithm was developed.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
2018
Marshall Space Flight Center Faculty Fellow
Studied the effects of Chemical Sintering of Lunar Regolith for Space-Based Habitat
using ionic liquids. Conducted experiments that studied the variables of strength
of the ionic liquid in terms of concentration, the particle size of the JSC-1A regolith
rather coarse or fine, the amount of time that the reaction was allowed to take place
between the ionic liquid and the regolith.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
2017
Marshall Space Flight Center Faculty Fellow
Studied the effects of ionic polyimides materials in terms of structure-property-performance
with an emphasis on characterizing their thermal behaviors to understand their suitable
as materials for additive (In-Space Manufacturing) manufacturing.
Conducted ASTM E647 to collect experimental data to validate a simulation model for
predicting crack
propagation in aluminum alloys such as 2059, 2291, and 2050.
University of California Irvine (UCI)
2016
Intelligent Structures and Systems Laboratory
Studied the effects of using a proton exchange membrane fuel cell on a Hybrid powered
Volkswagen beetle. Used the Matlab-based program ADVISOR to simulate and compare both
a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle, and a fuel cell hybrid vehicle to
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Transportation Procedure (FTP) drive
cycle.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
2015
Marshall Space Flight Center Faculty Fellow
Studied the effects of Multi-walled Nano particles, functionalized and non-functionalized
Carbon reinforced Nano tubes, and Silicon carbon whiskers in ABS filament for 3D printing
on the International Space Station.
Developed a procedure for extruding experimental derived 3D filaments to be used on the International Space station.
National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
2014
Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow
Completed literature review of peer-reviewed journal publications for $1.5 million
consensus study on
engineering technology education.
Developed proficiency in the understanding of engineering policy and the process required to change STEM-related policy at the federal and state levels.
DOE National Energy and Technology Laboratory
2013
Mickey Leland Energy Program Fellow
Researched and developed a financial feasibility study of a solid oxide fuel cell-gas
turbine hybrid (SOFC-GT) system for industrial power generation applications.
Used a 1-dimemsional SOFC simulation model to demonstrate how an increase in overall system efficiency affects the lifetime assessment of a power-generating facility using the economic metrics of net present value, return on investment, and benefit to cost ratio.
DOE Brookhaven National Laboratory
2012
Visiting Faculty Program Research Associate
Researched the development of post-growth thermal annealing as an effective procedure
to remove tellurium inclusions in cadmium zinc telluride crystals.
Used high-tech detector characterization tools, including X-ray diffraction topography,
current-voltage
measurements, and 3D experimental data visualization to characterize cadmium zinc
telluride crystals.
Fabricated and tested high-granularity pixel detectors using low-temperature photoluminescence analysis.
DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2008
Post–Master’s Research Associate
Conducted Brunauer, Emmett & Teller (BET) and temperature program reduction (TPR)
measurements on selected oxygen storage materials using micro kinetics reactor.
Used experimental results to identify the best oxygen storage material (OSM) candidate (Ni, Cu, Fe, Ce, Cr, Mn, Ca) for a chemical looping combustion process.
Identified thermodynamic and kinetic properties of OSM candidates for input into simulation model and publication in literature
