The invisible world provides endless
potential for solutions and has
captivated my imagination: The
simplicity and complexity of
engineering bandgaps, mechanical
performance trend setters of high
entropy alloys, and the countless
compatibility criteria required for
functioning electrochemical systems.
This fascination for unseen structures
naturally steered me toward materials
science and engineering, where every
angstrom level insight can unlock the
next generation of solutions needed
for today’s challenges. Today, I am a
materials scientist and engineer with
over six years of experience in
advanced material innovation, managing
scale up efforts with
multi-disciplined teams, and material
characterization and investigation. At
Johnson Energy Storage (JES), I
managed a team of three engineers and
two technicians focusing on advancing
solid-state battery technology. From
materials formulation and synthesis to
process optimization and scale-up, we
managed to complete breakthroughs in
cathode, anode and solid state
electrolyte performance and
manufacturability. Before JES, I
conducted applied materials research
at The Savannah River National
Laboratory across multiple
disciplines. I contributed to catalyst
development, plastic waste conversion,
and hydrogen generation and storage
projects. Across both roles, I’ve
honed my ability to take complex,
experimental concepts and translate
them into scalable, result-oriented
solutions that align with safety,
performance, and various technical
requirements. My background spans
solid-state electrolyte formulation,
process development for unique
materials systems, and advanced
material characterization (EIS, CTTA,
CV, SEM, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD). I’ve
contributed to peer-reviewed
publications, earned DOE “Q”
clearance, and led initiatives to
strengthen lab safety culture and
technical collaboration. I’m hands-on
with materials synthesis, and scaling
experimental processes into
high-throughput, high-performance
systems. I’m equally comfortable
collaborating across research teams or
translating complex data into
technical presentations that influence
decision-making and innovation
strategy. Looking ahead, I am
motivated by opportunities to
translate material discovery, process
development and optimization into
scalable solutions that deliver robust
performance. As my career progresses,
I aim to continue working on
cutting-edge technologies while
expanding the breadth of my expertise
across various industries,
strengthening my technical foundation
and ability to deliver solutions that
meet real world operational demands.