University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D. in Computational Mechanics (ip).
M.S. in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials.
Education
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. in Civil Engineering and Mathematics, with honors.
Research and Professional Experience
Dassault Systèmes — AI/ML Research Engineer
Developing tools for AI-augmented physics prediction and intelligent geometry processing.
Prof. Sanjay Govindjee’s Research Group, UC Berkeley
Developed fully coupled thermal-electrochemical-magnetic-mechanical theory and finite element methods for solid-state batteries. Analyzed magnetic effects on multicomponent ion transport and the consistency of finite-deformation thermoelastic theories.
Dassault Systèmes — Modelling and Simulation Consultant
Developed and deployed multiphysics simulation workflows for high-tech and automotive customers. Developed battery electrode manufacturing simulations and finite element homogenization methods accounting for the carbon binder domain.
Dassault Systèmes — Industry Process Expert (IPS) Intern
Developed multiscale battery microstructure analysis connecting DigitalROCK and Abaqus, resulting in a patent application. Developed C++ reactive transport simulations for catalyst-layer microstructures in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Simpson Gumpertz and Heger — Technical Intern
Performed structural hazard analysis for nuclear facilities using Abaqus CAE, SAP 2000, and 3D CAD.
raSmith — Site Engineering Intern
Worked on hydrology and site grading plans for projects throughout California.
Prof. Stavros Gaitanaros’ Mechanics of Architected Materials Group, Johns Hopkins University
Led computational research on heat transfer in open-cell metal foams using OpenFOAM.
MARKA Fantasy Sport Stock Market
Developed a player-rating algorithm incorporating performance and societal impact.
Prof. Ben Schafer’s Thin-Walled Structures Group, Johns Hopkins University
Conducted beam and column testing for the NSF NextGen Steel Project.
Teaching Experience
Graduate Student Instructor, University of California, Berkeley
CIVENG C30 / MECENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics
ENGIN 261 — Applied Continuum Mechanics
CIVENG 222 — Finite Element Methods
CIVENG C231 — Mechanics of Solids
Teaching Assistant, Johns Hopkins University
Statics and Mechanics of Materials
Professional Service and Leadership
250th ECS Meeting — Session Co-chair (scheduled)
L03 — Battery Modeling, Computational Electrochemistry 11.
248th ECS Meeting — Session Co-chair
Computational Electrochemistry 10:
Modeling Electrodes (October 12); Multiscale/Multiphysics (October 15); Mathematical & Continuum Models 1 (October 16).
American Society of Civil Engineers, Johns Hopkins Chapter
Vice President and Steel Bridge Team Captain (2021–2022); Co-chair, Mid-Atlantic East ASCE Symposium (2022).
Honors and Awards
Melosh Medal Finalist
Mark Skinner Paper Prize
Awarded for A Fully Coupled, Electrochemical-Magnetic Theory with Applications to Solid-State Battery Materials.
WCCM-ECCOMAS Travel Award
Departmental Funding for Master’s Study, UC Berkeley CEE
Tuition support and stipend during the M.S. program.
Gerard H. Schlimm Award, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
ASCE Maryland Section Scholarship
Centennial Conference Academic All-Conference
Bloomberg Scholarship, Johns Hopkins University
Full tuition, room, and board.
Technical Background
Mechanics and Applied Mathematics
Multiphysics simulation; fluid and solid mechanics; nonlinear elasticity; electrodynamics; micromechanics; thermodynamics; probability; partial differential equations; differential topology; homological, topological, and abstract algebra.
Computational Methods
FEM, FVM, LBM, DEM, neural operators, surrogate modeling.
Software
Abaqus, 3DEXPERIENCE, DigitalROCK, OpenFOAM, FEAP, SAP 2000, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAFIR, STAAD Pro.
Programming
C++, Fortran, Python, MATLAB, Visual Basic.
Additional Activities
Strawberry Canyon Track Club
Pole vaulter and triple jumper; club record holder in both events.
Johns Hopkins Track and Field
Pole vaulter, triple jumper, and decathlete; silver medalist during the 2020 outdoor and 2021 indoor seasons.
Directed Reading Program
Advanced guided study of sheaf cohomology.