Extracurricular and Professional Engagement

Beyond formal teaching and research, I actively participate in professional networks, conferences, and service activities that contribute to my growth as a scholar and to the broader sustainability community.

Professional Engagements

• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium (2022, 2023)
  Presented research on food waste valorization and sustainability assessment, receiving feedback from a broad scientific community.

• Clean Energy Summit (2025)
  Shared doctoral research on food waste-to-energy systems with academics, industry practitioners, and policymakers.

Academic Service and Community Involvement

• Actively participated in graduate student seminars and interdisciplinary workshops at Montclair State University.

• Contributed to sustainability-related events, encouraging collaboration between students and faculty across disciplines.

• Supported peer researchers in developing life cycle models and presenting at professional conferences.

Leadership and Outreach

• Served as a mentor for undergraduate students presenting at the Sigma Xi Symposium, guiding them through project design and communication.

• Engaged in discussions with municipal stakeholders on food waste management and circular economy practices.

• Promoted awareness of renewable energy transitions in developing countries through presentations and outreach activities.

Personal Interests

• Passionate about connecting scientific research with real-world application in policy, industry, and community development.

• Advocate of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly at the science-policy interface.

• Committed to mentoring and inspiring students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds in environmental science.