Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
I completed my undergraduate education at Smith College in Biochemistry and Data Science and am currently a first-year Chemical Engineering PhD Student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Beyond the lab, I’m passionate about making STEM accessible. I actively engage in outreach initiatives that inspire students and the community to explore science and engineering. I’m also interested in bridging research and industry, applying my skills to translate scientific insights into impactful technologies. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy tackling complex challenges that require both creativity and motivation.
• Conducting research on soft materials, focusing on identifying mechanical behavior • Analyzing and interpreting data using bulk rheology and confocal microscopy • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to bridge engineering principles with biological applications • Engaging in STEM outreach to mentor and inspire students in science and engineering
• Designed and fabricated red blood cell–derived vesicles for integration into microgels to combat Staphylococcus aureus–induced bloodstream infections • Developed and executed project goals and methods to study interactions between hemolysin-producing bacteria and red blood cell membranes • Characterized binding affinity and hemolytic activity of protein–lipid complexes using advanced biophysical assays • Applied experimental design, data analysis, and method development to evaluate therapeutic potential of biomimetic materials • Led weekly lab presentations to communicate progress, refine project direction, and foster collaborative problem-solving
• Conducted microbiological and molecular-based test methods on bacterial isolates. • Handled BSL-1 and BSL-2 microorganisms • Conducted research on microorganisms to characterize unknown species of bacteria • Performed microbiological analysis using Transmission Electron Microscopy • Maintain laboratory equipment and performed laboratory work according to written procedures
• Investigated sensory systems integrated in multi-modal communication signals in male Bornean Rock Frogs • Collected and analyzed data on male Bornean Rock Frogs behavioral patterns • Utilized computational programs to construct and analyze neural pathways • Performed data analysis in R Studio
• Chemically engineered a photopolymerizable, β-lactamase-responsive crosslinker to fabricate microneedle patches. • Developed and optimized methods to increase product yield and purity • Utilized Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and thin-layer chromatography to analyze data