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I am a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Illinois State University, with a diverse and interdisciplinary research background spanning Design, Manufacturing, Sustainable Energy, and Surface Engineering.

I began my research journey a decade ago by designing a modified bus-door system for wheelchair users. I later designed and developed a robotic manipulator for gripping and cutting crops, followed by designing and developing novel thermochemical conversion reactors that convert biomass and waste plastics into bio-oils—supporting global efforts in waste-to-energy technologies and the circular economy. I have also worked on ultrasonication-assisted electropolishing to reduce surface roughness in additively manufactured GRCop-42 heat exchangers and developed ionic-liquid-impregnated ceramic-matrix composites for space applications. In addition, I specialize in tribology, corrosion, and tribo-corrosion—three critical mechanisms responsible for material degradation under harsh operating environments.

I am an active member of ASME and the founding faculty advisor of the ASME Student Chapter at ISU. I am deeply committed to hands-on, student-centered research that addresses real-world energy and environmental challenges. My current interests include rural mobility and healthcare-focused engineering solutions aimed at creating impactful and inclusive technologies for underserved communities.