Published several joint papers in the field of soft robotics and stretchable electronics; Active member of communities like the Nano-Bio Materials Consortium.
Research Experience
Developed robots for improving data throughput in agronomy at ABE Automation and Robotics Lab; Explored new functionalities using flexible materials for Earth and space applications during PhD; Since joining Arieca in April 2022, contributed to commercializing liquid metal embedded elastomers (LMEEs) for thermal management; Currently Vice President of Hardware R&D, testing thermal interface materials; Co-PI on collaborations with CMU exploring LMEEs' emerging applications.
Education
Earned a combined B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University, working with ABE Automation and Robotics Lab; Completed a PhD at Yale University's Faboratory, serving as a NASA Space Technology Research Fellow, focusing on soft robotics challenges.
Background
Passionate about creating, learning, and understanding the world around. Modern technologies like robotics, autonomous cars, and wearable electronics spark both imagination and curiosity, leading to a winding research career. This site serves as a portal into that journey.
Miscellany
Personal projects include a data plotter aimed at helping patients better understand their health diaries and communicate effectively with doctors; Assisted a CS-savvy friend in building tonguetoquill.app, an SPA designed to easily create perfectly formatted PDF documents.