About me

I am a fifth-year mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate (est. May 2027) as a member of the Microsystems and MechanoBiology (MMBL) and the Integrated Design Innovation Group (iDiG) at Carnegie Mellon University located in Pittsburgh, PA. I am advised by Professor Rebecca E. Taylor and Professor Jonathan Cagan. I am a Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow (FY 2024). Before embarking on a Ph.D., I spent a few years in industry as a mechanical engineer at PDSVISION US. I recieved my Bachelors of Science and Engineering (B.S.E) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 2019 where I worked as a research assistant in the Computational Fire Dynamics laboratory.

Research Interests and Skills

I am currently researching computational design methodologies for DNA origami, a self-assembly based manufacturing methodology providing sub-nanometer structural precision. Broadly, I am interested in creating algorithms and representations that enables designers to easily tune their design in pursuit of some application (i.e., drug delivery, biosensors, nanophotonics). Specifically, I research how we may define such representations that provide simple and rapidly tunable “knobs” for desirable design variables of DNA nanostructures (where factors such as pH may impact how a design should be represented). Furthermore, the manufacturing and economics of these systems drives some of my personal research.

I typically use Python and JAX to develop code supporting my research (my GitHub). Experimentally, I am comfortable with general wet-lab skills (making buffers, pipetting, gel electrophoresis, etc.) and have done imaging including AFM, confocal, and Cryo-TEM data processing.

Come meet me!

I do not have any upcoming talks for the remainder of 2026, my most recent talk was:

Professional Background

Before starting my Ph.D., I spent a few years in industry as a mechanical engineer at PDSVISION US. Here, I focused on FEA and CFD simulations to support various client needs. To accomplish the modelling and simulations, I used Creo Parametric, Creo Simulate, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent, and Simerics MP+. I am also intimate with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and have implemented and customized Windchill based on client requirements.

Outside of research, I am a Cleveland sports fan and am also interested in sports analytics in general. I enjoy hiking, camping, and have a pair of huskies which keep me busy. I am also a member of the Graduate Student Outreach Committee where we focus on giving back to the local Pittsburgh community. If you have any questions or would like to dicuss anything feel free to send me an email!