Academic Background

Education

Ph.D. and B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, plus fellowships and international research.

Academic credential

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

Credential earned

Doctor of Philosophy

Included certificate: Texas A&M Polymer Specialty Certificate

Materials Science & Engineering

Green Group graduate research in electromagnetic processing, nanocomposites, and advanced manufacturing.

Focus

Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering

Distinction

W.L. Gore Graduate Fellow (2016–2018)

Pioneered RF and microwave heating of CNT-filled polymer composites for stronger 3D-printed parts
Connected doctoral research to peer-reviewed publications, patents, and early deep-tech venture formation
Built technical depth across COMSOL simulation, polymer composites, and scalable materials processing

Years attended

2013 – 2018

Academic credential

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY

Credential earned

Bachelor of Science

Materials Science & Engineering

Ramanath Group undergraduate research in graphene thin films and nanomaterials processing.

Focus

B.S., Materials Science & Engineering

Distinction

NSF IRES International Research Fellow

Fabricated and characterized large-area graphene thin films on SiO2 substrates
Developed early process discipline through CVD growth, materials characterization, and lab-scale experimentation
Extended the work internationally through an NSF IRES research fellowship in Brazil

Years attended

2009 – 2012

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Career Timeline

15+ years across government labs, academia, deep-tech startups, and advanced manufacturing.

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Skills & Expertise

Materials, manufacturing, characterization, commercialization, and technical communication.

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Honors & Awards

A Rising Stars award, graduate fellowships, and first-place finishes in venture competitions.

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Patents

A grouped patent-family view of issued and pending work in electromagnetic processing, nanomaterials, and manufacturing.

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Publications

Peer-reviewed work in Science Advances, Nano Letters, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and more.

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Media & Speaking

A featured TEDx talk plus video appearances and technical explainers on carbon nanomaterials, high-temperature 3D printing, and advanced materials.

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Outside the Lab

Faith, family, community, technical tinkering, cooking, climbing, building, gardening, and a habit of continuous learning.

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