Led 6 AM projects with teams of 3–5, delivering prototypes that advanced polymer and composite research

Directed extrusion of TPU‑CF‑PBO with recycled PU, producing 27 outsole prototypes that improved slip resistance by 15% and cut virgin polymer use by 20%

Optimized FDM parameters for PEEK/PLA‑HA, achieving 5.0 GPa modulus and 30% higher creep resistance

Authored 5+ papers, 3 presentations, and spearheaded 7+ grant proposals ($50k–$500k)

Applied Taguchi L27 to reduce PEEK experiments from 243 to 27, identifying infill % as dominant and boosting tensile modulus by 25%

Designed PEEK TPMS lattices, validating FE models within 5–10% error and showing gyroid absorbed 30% more energy than diamond

Co‑inventor on a U.S. Patent for SLA filler alignment, achieving 5–6× strain improvement

Mentored capstone teams: auxetic helmet padding (45% lower impact force) and composite FDM printer (20% strength increase)

Secured $100k VIPC CCF grant and published 9+ papers, 15+ abstracts

Enhanced CNT‑polymer composites by boosting thermal conductivity 9.76%, enabling more energy‑efficient thermal management solutions

Partnered with Salt River Project to develop cost‑effective fire‑retardant composites for high‑voltage systems, improving safety and scalability

Designed and built a custom SLA printer capable of fabricating complex micro/macro‑scale geometries, expanding design freedom in polymer AM