Engineering student at Bridgewater State University with NSF-funded research in photonic integrated circuits, LiDAR, and free-space optical sensing. Interests in national security, space optics, and advanced sensing.
NSF-funded research across two grants: Microchip Sustainability (2022–24) and STAMPEDE (2025–present). Conducts free-space optical filtering and PIC characterization. Investigates MEMS LiDAR architectures using metasurface narrowband pass filters as alternatives to volume Bragg gratings. Trains researchers on Class 3–4 laser safety protocols.
Supports STEM students in advanced mathematics, Newtonian physics, optics, and electromagnetism. Served as Teaching Assistant for General Physics 2 (Spring 2024) and College Algebra (Fall 2025), leading independent class sessions, office hours, and lab assistance.
Astronomical imaging and data processing using SkyX and MaximDL. Maintained a multi-terabyte observatory database. Team acquired NASA MASGC grant during tenure.
Hosted public and private stargazing events for schools, scout groups, and astronomy clubs. Set up telescopes showcasing star clusters, nebulas, planets, and solar eclipses.
Investigating MEMS-based LiDAR architectures for compact 3D sensing in autonomous systems. Integrating GMR narrowband pass filters from TelAztec for ultra-precise spectral filtering.
Collaborating with TelAztec to design a guided-mode resonance filter providing narrowband optical feedback for laser diodes within a MEMS LiDAR experimental platform.
Programmatic mechanical engineering role on Martian cave and lava tube exploration. Applied JMARS GIS and Siemens NX for geospatial analysis and mechanical modeling.
Hands-on beam steering, fiber alignment, and photonic packaging. Led a fiber splicing and fusion workshop, combining MIT and BSU laboratory environments.
Presented photonics research on free-space frequency filter characterization at NCUR Pittsburgh, funded by BSU undergraduate research.
Principal investigator with payload specialist focus. Investigated habitat life support and radiation protection technologies for the Artemis lunar surface mission.
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