I am an MIT School of Engineering Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow whose research explores the mechanical behavior of natural and architected materials, using a combination of theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches. I received my Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where I received the Jo and Neil Bushnell Fellowship Award for outstanding graduate students from the College of Engineering in 2022. In my doctoral work, I focused on developing multiphysics models to study the dynamics of growth in evolving systems motivated by applications in 3D printing, glacial ablation (a primary driver of sea-level rise), and failure in batteries. As a postdoctoral fellow, I will continue developing more realistic models and conducting basic experiments to study, predict, and understand the physics of real-world problems in the fields of biomechanics, and advanced manufacturing. My research has the potential for a significant impact on innovations in bioinspired systems, fabrication of smart materials, advancement of electric vehicles, and higher fidelity predictions of sea level rise. In addition to research, I have multiple experiences in mentoring and teaching and was a recipient of Carnegie Mellon University’s Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in 2021.