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Assistant Professor

Purdue University

Jointly appointed in the School of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the School of Sustainability Engineering & Environmental Engineering (SEE); Faculty Affiliate in the Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF)

Senior Scientist and Group Leader (Analysis & Modeling)

Energetics

Energetics Consultant and Group Leader, contracted to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)

ASEE Postdoctoral Research Fellow

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, appointed through the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) NRL Postdoctoral Fellowships program

Senior Scientist

Energetics

Energetics Consultant, contracted to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)

Safety Standards Engineer - Rulemaking

U.S. Department of Transportation

Rulemaking Engineer (Federal employee) in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

PhD, Materials Science

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

MS, Mechanical Engineering

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

BS, Mechanical Engineering

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

2025 ACLCA Michel Levy Rising Star Award

American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA)

The Michael Levy Rising Star award recognizes an emerging leader in LCA and life cycle thinking who reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the profession.

NSF Young Investigator Travel Grants (2024 and 2025)

National Science Foundation / REMADE Institute

Recipient of an NSF Young Investigator Travel Grant to attend the REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference in both 2024 and 2025.

DOE EnergyTech University Prize 2024 Faculty Explorer Award

U.S. Dept. of Energy

The EnergyTech University Prize Faculty Explorer Award recognizes faculty for novel, impactful proposals to develop and implement educational activities to engage more students in energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship topics at their institution.

Above and Beyond Awards (multiple)

Energetics

Energetics gives 'Above and Beyond' awards annually for employees demonstrating outstanding job performance that goes above and beyond normal job duties, contributing to success and reputation growth for the company. Received in 2015, 2016, 2021, and 2022.

DOE Secretary’s Appreciation Award

U.S. Dept. of Energy

Awarded by the Secretary of Energy, this award was given for 'exceptional efforts' to prepare the U.S. Department of Energy's 2015 Quadrennial Technology Review

DOT Secretary’s Honor Award

U.S. Dept. of Transportation

Awarded by the Secretary of Transportation, this award was given in recognition of community engagement as a STEM mentor and job skills coach for at-risk youth in Washington, DC

Helmut Weymann Prize

University of Rochester

Awarded by the Mechanical Engineering Department, the Helmut Weymann Prize is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional ingenuity and skill in engineering experimentation as an undergraduate student