Research Scientist III · University of Arizona · NewFoS Science & Technology Center
I am a Research Scientist at the University of Arizona's New Frontiers of Sound (NewFoS) Science & Technology Center, an NSF-funded multi-institutional research hub. My work sits at the intersection of topological acoustics, quantum-inspired systems, and AI-driven computational simulation.
I hold a PhD in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Oklahoma State University with a proven track record of successful NASA collaborations on Thermoacoustic Metastructures (TAMS). Expert in advanced computational modeling using COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, DeltaEC, and AI frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs).
My research demonstrates the ability to translate complex AI-acoustic research into practical aerospace, semiconductor, telecommunications, and energy applications. I collaborate with leading institutions including Caltech, UCLA, Georgia Tech, UC Boulder, CUNY, Wayne State, Spelman College, and University of Alaska-Fairbanks.
Recognized leader in mentoring next-generation engineers (7+ researchers mentored) and fostering innovation through cross-disciplinary collaborations spanning mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and artificial intelligence domains.
"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible."— Arthur C. Clarke
Dissertation: "Development and Optimization of Thermoacoustic Metastructures." NASA collaboration, US Patent, 40% cost reduction, 25% performance improvement.
Thesis: "Structural Supercapacitors for Electric Vehicle Applications." 53.58 mWh/kg energy density, 6.9 GPa mechanical modulus.
Dean's List (2014-2016). Senior Project: LVDT-based Micro-Displacement Sensor (±0.1 μm precision).
Recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and innovation across multiple institutions.
Active contributions to the scientific community through peer review, judging, mentorship, and organizational leadership.
Open to research partnerships, industry collaborations, and speaking engagements.