Sarah Av Ron
@sarahavron
I turn complex aircraft and materials data into actionable models, automated reporting, and decision-ready insights.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Sage Analysis Group, I analyze aircraft maintenance and supply-chain data to uncover costly failure modes, emerging degraders, and operational insights for client decision-making. I build Python pipelines, visualizations, simulations, and automated condition reports that turn complex datasets into clear planning recommendations.
During my Ph.D. research at MIT, I developed and validated a workflow to quantify biodegradation rates across more than 700 polymers. I applied machine learning and reproducible data analysis to connect polymer chemistry, structure, performance, and biodegradability.
I bring hands-on materials engineering, statistical modeling, and technical communication together, from experiment design and characterization to stakeholder-ready reporting. I also mentor researchers, support student learning in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and contribute to consultant hiring.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Education Support Assistant
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Sep 2026 - Present (0 months)
Provides individualized tutoring in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, helping students strengthen foundational concepts and develop problem-solving skills.
Consultant - Technical Consulting
Sage Analysis Group
Sep 2023 - Present (3 years)
Provides strategic analysis and data-driven decision-making for complex technical systems, including analyzing aircraft maintenance and supply-chain datasets to identify cost drivers and performance insights.
Ph.D. Researcher - Materials Science and Engineering
Bradley Olsen Lab, MIT
Sep 2018 - Aug 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Conducted research on sustainable materials, polymer biodegradability, and structure-property relationships, including developing a workflow to quantify biodegradation rates across 700+ polymers and applying machine learning to predict polyester biodegradability.
Academic Intern - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Roland Pellenq Group, MIT
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Modeled cementitious microstructures using Monte Carlo simulations to study particle interactions and packing behavior.
Industrial Intern – Metal Materials Research
Schlumberger-Doll Research Center
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017 (6 months)
Optimized braze joint compositions and processing to enhance mechanical performance, and designed a sprayable, one-step brazing solution combining powder, flux, and binder.
Industrial Intern - Microfluidics Research
Fraunhofer ICT-IMM
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (2 months)
Characterized and improved a microfluidic rotary displacement pump, testing performance across materials, and used Creo Elements CAD modeling to redesign components and eliminate leakage paths.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science and Engineering
2018 - 2023
Activities and societies: Program in Polymers and Soft Matter
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a focus on sustainable materials, polymer biodegradability, and structure-property relationships.
ESPCI Paris
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, Engineering
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies: Specialization in Physico-Chemistry and Statistical Methods
B.S. and M.S. in Engineering with a specialization in Physico-Chemistry and Statistical Methods.
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