United States
I recently graduated from the Villanova University College of Engineering with a degree in Chemical Engineering and will be pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering at MIT. My interests include catalysis, advanced materials, and energy-related technologies, with a focus on connecting fundamental research to practical applications. I am excited to continue growing as a researcher while staying open to opportunities across academia, industry, and start-up environments.
Conducted research with Professors Michael A. Smith and Charles G. Coe on lithium orthosilicate sorbents for high-temperature CO₂ capture. Focused on alkali metal substitution effects, using techniques such as TGA, XRD, N₂ BET, FTIR, and SEM to evaluate structural stability and adsorption performance.
Participated in the DOE-funded Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program at Argonne National Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Massimiliano Delferro. Researched low-valent transition metal complexes supported on silicon nitride for catalytic applications. Prepared and grafted air-sensitive organometallic species using glovebox and Schlenk line techniques. Monitored reactivity using ¹H NMR, DRIFTS, and GCMS.
Received the Robert W. Work Fellowship for undergraduate student research in the labs of Professor Phillip J. Milner. Developed metal-organic frameworks for the targeted capture of gases, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Evaluated and characterized data using instruments such as TGA, PXRD, GCMS, and gas sorption analyzers.
Researched and developed catalyst ink compositions for optimization of Ecolectro’s green hydrogen generation process. Assembled electrolysis cells, evaluated electrode production parameters and effects on performance, and conducted data analysis to identify experimental trends.
Designed and 3D-printed fixtures for mass spectrometer manufacturing using CAD Software. Constructed a burn-in station for different heater assemblies.