Graduate Student Researcher
Background
Growing up in a small California town, I decided to first pursue a degree at a local community college, then at UC Davis, where I could remain close to friends and family. As an undergraduate researcher, I spent most of my time processing materials for thermoelectric systems. Afterward, I was employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Staff Scientist, engaging in projects involved with actinide compounds. In my free time at Santa Barbara, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, and catching up on sleep.
Research
With an increasing scientific and market interest in metal additive manufacturing, there remains an unsatiated supply of high-quality, spherical metal powders. Ultrasonic atomization is one method by which custom metal feedstock may be produced. Using our Amazemet rePowder system, I am currently researching the fundamentals of ultrasonic atomization so that the process may be increasingly reliable and flexible for potential use in advanced manufacturing techniques.
Education
- 2023-Present - Ph.D. in Materials, UC Santa Barbara
- 2018-2021 - B.S. in Chemical Physics, UC Davis
- 2016-2018 - A.S. in Natural Sciences, College of the Siskiyous