CWRU DMSE

Undergraduate Researcher

As an Undergraduate Researcher in the Electro-Ceramics Group with Prof. Alp Sehirlioglu, I am researching 2D metal oxide nanosheet fabrication for Lithium-Ion Battery applications. As the lead researcher on the project, I am responsible for coordinating work, training others in my lab group, performing analytical chemistry, utilizing several measurement techniques (UV-Vis spectrophotometry, SEM, XRD), and performing data analysis using Python, GSAS II, and Fullprof.

It has been a wonderful learning experience being placed in charge of the 2D nanosheet project and having to identify a clear path forward from the work of prior researchers. I cannot state how much I appreciate Prof. Sehirlioglu’s trust and support throughout my time on this project. I have enjoyed developing my technical skills while at the same time bringing on underclassmen to learn and grow as well.

EMSE 120 and EMSE 220

As a teaching assistant for several major lab courses, I am responsible for presenting lab content, helping students work through projects, and developing procedures for new lab experiences.
— I have lead activites in the mechanical testing of metals, polymers, and glasses,
— I have guided students through the collection of DSC, SEM, XRF, and EDS data,
— and I have taught lessons on data analysis and technical writing.

Pictured on the left is the tooling I designed and fabricated for a new glass ion exchange project in EMSE 120.

EMSE 276

As a teaching assistant for EMSE 276 “Materials Properties: Composition and Structure,” I was responsible for grading homework and assisting students with course content-related questions.