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Education

Robotics PhD Candidate, Georgia Institute of Technology (2021 - present)

• Concentrations in Articifial Intelligence, Perception, and Human-Robot Interaction

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2020 - 2021)

• Concentations in Systems and Controls
• Thesis: Design and Fabrication of Invar Layup Tool Molds using Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing

B.S. Honors Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2015 - 2020)

• Alumnus of the Haslam Scholars Program
• Alumnus of the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Program
• Hardware Team Lead for the IEEE Robotics Team
• Member of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity

Research

Georgia Institute of Technology Healthcare Robotics Laboratory

Advised by Prof. Charlie Kemp

• Currently developing and simulating mobile manipulator systems for perceiving and interacting with humans

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Automation, Robotics, and Controls Laboratory

Advised by Prof. William Hamel

Graduate Research Assistant (2020 - 2021)

• Developed methods for additive manufacturing of composite layup tool molds
• Developed software for six axis trajectory planning for freeform additive manufacturing

Undergraduate Research Assistant (2015 - 2020)

• Modeled and designed hardware components for various lab projects
• Developed sensing, control, and analysis software in LabVIEW, C++, and MATLAB

Professional Experience

Centauri, Colorado Springs, CO

Rapid Software Development Intern (May 2019 - August 2019)

• Developed aerospace simulation software with the USAF’s Space CAMP in Java and C#

GKN Aerospace, Knoxville, TN

Additive Manufacturing Co-op, (May 2018 – December 2018)

• Integrated sensor hardware for laser directed energy deposition research and development
• Implemented data analysis and visualization tools in LabVIEW and MATLAB

Sanofi S.A., Chattanooga, TN

Product Development and Technology Transfer Intern, (May 2016 – July 2016)

• Profiled packaging equipment across four plants, and assisted with process development experiments