• Scale manufacturing processes for spatial biology platforms
• Develop and optimize processes for high-throughput production of spatial biology reagents
• Design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with R&D to transfer new products to manufacturing
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for manufacturing processes
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians

• Designed, executed, and analyzed experiments using microbes for sustainable bioproduction of sucrose
• Developed a tunable protein degradation system in cyanobacteria
• Studied a light‑driven, modular platform based on cyanobacteria for fundamental insight into emergent microbial interactions within consortia using both computational and experimental methodology
• Led a team developing genetic circuits based on quorum sensing for use in cyanobacteria and microbial consortia
• Co-authored 6 peer‑reviewed journal articles on molecular tools for cyanobacteria and protein‑based nanomaterials
• Mentored 7 graduate and 3 undergraduate students in synthetic biology, leading to 3 co‑authorships on peer‑reviewed journal articles
• Established collaborations with scientists and engineers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Center for Nanophase Materials and Newcastle University for studying microbial communities, leading to 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and a BioRxiv preprint",

Mechanical Engineering Department:

• ME 3331 - Thermodynamics

• Studied bioencapsulation (physical confinement) of bacteria for applications in biotechnology
• Synthesized new porous materials for bioencapsulation
• Performed materials characterization on novel materials

• Designed replacement wear parts for heavy scrap shredders
• Modeled parts and assemblies in SolidWorks, created 2D drawings in AutoCAD
• Coordinated part design with pattern shop and foundry to avoid production issues
• Redesigned parts to ensure better performance, longer life
• Played a major role in the product development process, from Engineering Request all the way up to quoting and sales
• Coordinated with salesmen in order to provide the best possible service to our customers