At DEVCOM Army Research Lab, I lead the effort to establish a diamond growth and processing laboratory for electronic-grade substrates used in next-generation RF devices. I also develop Python workflows that standardize materials characterization and build a database of diamond properties.
My work spans diamond crystal growth, nanomaterials synthesis, device materials, and materials characterization. I use x-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, birefringence, atomic force microscopy, laser confocal profilometry, and interferometry to evaluate crystal surfaces and structure.
Previously at Michigan State University, I established and led a measurement and analysis group supporting advanced materials, diamond synthesis, advanced manufacturing, and coatings research. I led projects in AI-driven diamond growth modeling, radiation detectors, and materials databases while mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers.
Across Army Research Lab, NIST, Sandia National Laboratories, and university laboratories, I have authored or co-authored 40+ publications and technical reports. I also bring more than a decade of undergraduate teaching experience in physics and engineering topics, using active-learning practices across in-person, remote, and hybrid classrooms.
