Seattle, Washington, United States
I enjoy working at the crossroads of chemistry, robotics, and machine learning - creating smarter, faster, and safer ways to make new materials.
- Design and fabricate custom mechanical components using CAD and 3D printing, taking projects from concept to functional prototypes. - Utilize Python, LabVIEW, and ROS to automate equipment control and data acquisition systems, improving workflow efficiency by 20%. - Optimize data processing pipelines for real-time analysis of experimental results, accelerating decision-making cycles. - Troubleshoot and maintain complex experimental setups, ensuring system reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Developed automated lab systems combining robotics and AI to streamline experiments and accelerate materials discovery. - Developed computer vision and data processing pipelines to monitor material quality and optimize synthesis process, improving accuracy and yield. - Assembled liquid-handling robotic system to improve experimental precision, repeatability, and overall efficiency. - Developed SOPs and quality control protocols, reducing experimental variability and ensuring consistent results. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design automated workflows, increasing experimental throughput by 50%.
- Conducted a comprehensive research project at the UW SUN Lab focusing on the design and implementation of a sensing system for a newly acquired OpenTrons - OT2 liquid handling robot. - Developed and integrated a precise sensor system to capture electronic pipette movements in x, y, and z-coordinates. - Monitored the quality of the materials synthesized by the robot, and program using Python. - Developed sensing systems and liquid handling protocols for robotic platforms to support reproducible chemical synthesis. - Programmed real-time RGB monitoring systems and applied machine learning algorithms to guide synthesis toward targeted material properties.
- Utilizing the X-Plane 12 simulator to optimize S&C evaluations, streamline pre-flying mission planning, and enhance pilot training through advanced visualization techniques. - Conducting simulated flight test maneuvers in X-Plane to collect and correct longitudinal stability derivatives, while comparing them with wind tunnel data and maintaining a precise error margin of less than 20%. - Developing and implementing a telemetry system for test vehicles, enabling in-flight data acquisition, while validating its functionality through both ground and flight tests.
- Provided valuable assistance in tutoring students who encountered difficulties with their assignments, fostering their academic growth and success. - Enhanced the communication skills of Spanish-speaking students through structured practice sessions, contributing to their language proficiency and cultural understanding. - Collaborated effectively with fellow language tutors, extending support when needed, and promoting a culture of mutual assistance within the tutor community.
- Responsible for producing comprehensive technical reports for the IT department, ensuring optimal functionality of all desktops. - Effectively diagnose and resolve technical issues pertaining to students' laptops or desktop computers, providing prompt troubleshooting assistance. - Provide hands-on assistance to students, guiding them in tasks such as accessing their emails, password changes, and more.