I am a materials scientist with a strong background in polymer engineering, materials development, and advanced manufacturing. My work focuses on creating innovative materials and solving real-world challenges across research and industry.

 

Most recently, I worked as a Senior Research Engineer in the Saint-Gobain ENC team, where I developed sustainable high-temperature materials that offer high performance for use in the aviation, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Previously, I worked as a postdoctoral scholar in the Materials Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). During my time there, I developed DLP 3D printing resin capable of surface modification using multilayer polymer electrolytes. Additionally, I designed and synthesized new block copolymer materials for selective deposition of block copolymer thin films.

I achieved my Ph.D. and master in the Polymer and Fiber Engineering program of the Chemical Engineering Department at Auburn University. For my master’s research, I synthesized novel photocurable polymers capable of being used in different additive manufacturing technologies. As one of my Ph.D. research topics, I synthesized a special polymer blend called interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) with excellent transparency and fracture toughness properties better than traditional transparent materials. Other topics that I worked on include IPNs matrix carbon fiber-reinforced composites, modeling stress relaxation behavior of IPNs, and thermal energy storage applications of IPNs.

I have worked in various problems and have become experienced in different polymer manufacturing methods such as plastic molding and a wide variety of structural, thermal, mechanical, and thermomechanical characterization methods. I am skilled in using characterization machines and software related to Polymer and Chemical Engineering, such as ChemDraw and Mnova NMR, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

In addition to technical research, my participation in various publications and presentations has made me proficient in technical writing and scientific presentations for a variety of immediate audiences. Besides my research experience, I pursued opportunities to serve as a senator and president in the Graduate Student Council (GSC) overseeing 4000 graduate students, additionally mentoring and training students in chemical Labs. Such experiences have made me skilled at leading operations and staff, and exceptional communication skills in working collaboratively with diverse groups.

 

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