Research
Lab Time...
I have worked in five laboratories, conducted research in three countries, and dabbled in the soft sciences, but I have found my home in test laboratories and failure analysis. From material characterization to product testing, I love uncovering the mysteries and piecing together a story from the remnants.
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My favorite question to ask is WHY.
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My second favorite question is WHY NOT.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Definition:
Person, place, thing, idea
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Where is the answer to this question found:
Reports, facts, status updates
WHY DID IT HAPPEN?
Definition:
Reason or explanation
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Where is the answer to this question found:
Analysis
Metals & Glass
I arc melted different molar ratios of rare earth metals and studied the etching process of super-hydrophobic soda-lime glass.
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Polymeric Materials
I am conducting polymeric material, mechanical, and chemical testing to examine the long-term impact on product performance.
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Exercise Psychology
I researched gender parity in collegiate weight rooms with a focus on barriers, desires, and feelings. This work is currently in preparation for publication.
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Toroids
I measured the flux distribution and power loss of toroids with different geometrical shapes.
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
Circuit Breakers
I lead material and process investigations on stainless steel springs, phenolic resin, and sheet molding compound for different non-conforming circuit breaker components.
Schneider Electric
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sportswear Fibers
I investigated the moisture-wicking capabilities of shaped fibers (those with differing cross-sectional geometries) for end use in sportswear garments.
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany