Work:
University of California, Irvine - Ali Mohraz Lab
Irvine, CA
2009 to 2013
Ph.D. Graduate Student Researcher
University of California
Irvine, CA
2009 to 2013
Teaching Assistant
University of California
Irvine, CA
2009 to 2013
Student Mentor
University of California
Irvine, CA
2008 to 2009
Pre-Doctoral Researcher
KLA Tencor
Jun 2008 to Aug 2008
Applications Engineer Intern
University of California
Berkeley, CA
2006 to 2008
Undergraduate Researcher
Education:
University of California
Irvine, CA
2013
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
University of California
Irvine, CA
2011
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2008
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2008
Materials Science and Engineering
Skills:
Extensive experience with: analyzing the rheology and microstructure of colloidal particle suspensions, gels, and emulsions; novel instrument design; polymer particle synthesis; and microfluidics. Laboratory skills include the ability to operate bulk rheometers, microscopes (confocal, optical, scanning electron, atomic force), EDS, DLS, UV/VIS, sputter coaters, plasma cleaners. Additional computer skills include programming in IDL and MATLAB, EasyMotion, and Microsoft Office.