EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Engineering Atlanta, GA Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering December 2015
Thesis Title: Capacity and Power Fade in Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Collaborating with Honda R&D Americas to identify causes of capacity and power fade in li-ion batteries used in hybrid applications
Georgia Institute of Technology, Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business Atlanta, GA Management of Technology Certificate Program May 2014
• Completed set coursework focused on the intersection of business management and technological innovation including financial accounting, business situation case analysis, and e-commerce start up strategy
• Worked with a multi-disciplinary team and the founder of JuntoWorks to develop and implement a Google online marketing strategy which increased website visits and sales
Brigham Young University, College of Engineering and Technology Provo, UT
B.S. in Chemical Engineering May 2010
Tau Beta Pi; Outstanding Freshman Award, 2008; BYU Academic Scholarship, 2008-2010; GPA: 3.74/4.0
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology August 2010 – Present
Developed models to identify and quantify performance limiting factors of lithium-ion cells to lower R&D costs
Validated simulation results by using parameters obtained from experimental studies
Identified key factors for performance degradation in commercial lithium-ion cells for hybrid electric vehicles applications and recommended mitigation strategies to sponsors
Designed and performed experiments to measure capacity and power fade in commercial and lab-made li-ion cells
Set up a battery fabrication and testing facility to fabricate and test full cells and half cells in pouch and coin cells
Evaluated novel electrode materials for commercial applications and optimized cell performances
Trained and mentored undergraduate and graduate students in safely performing laboratory research
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Brigham Young University April 2008 – April 2010
Optimized composition and fabrication techniques to reduce variability for lithium-ion cells
Developed Excel spreadsheet templates to reduce calculation and analysis time by more than 90 %
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology August 2010 – May 2013
Lectured undergraduate chemical engineering transport class to ~55 students
Developed homework solutions and graded homework for 3 classes with ~55 students
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice-President of Student Welfare and Health Services, GT Student Government September 2014 - Present
• Working on enhancing campus safety and transportation concerns of Georgia Tech students by working together with the Dean of students, GT Police, Counseling Center, Health Services, and Office of Parking and Transportation
• Advising the student government and over 200 campus organizations including the student center and campus recreation center on proper allocation of $5M+ student activity fees budget
• Acted as a liaison between the Undergraduate House of Representatives and the Graduate Student Senate
• Represented graduate students in the Georgia Tech Athletics Association to make recommendations for improving sales and fan experiences at Georgia Tech athletics events
• Previous positions held: Coordinating Officer and Senator
EcoCAR 3: An Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition November 2013 – August 2014
• Authored a winning proposal to receive funding for four-year project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors to redesign a Chevrolet Camaro into a hybrid-electric car
• Created a multidisciplinary team by recruiting MBA, Communications, and Engineering students and assigning well-defined roles within the team
Founding Member and President, Nepali Club at Georgia Tech Feb 2012 – August 2014
• Raised money to benefit earthquake relief efforts in Nepal by holding events in Knoxville, TN and Atlanta, GA
• Led a group of 12-15 student volunteers to tutor and mentor underprivileged refugees students living in Clarkston, GA to help them prepare for standardized tests and college applications
President, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)–BYU Student Chapter April 2009 – April 2010
• Organized educational, social, and recruiting events for ~200 chemical engineering students
• Increased student memberships by more than 15 % and industry participation and sponsorships by more than 35 %
• Communicated with student leaders and professional socie...
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