This page presents a curated showcase of my research, engineering, and leadership work.
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Human Factors
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Postdoctoral Associate @ University of Colorado Boulder • July 2025 to Present • Domain: Human Factors
Summary: This project experimentally examines how astronauts may interact with robot agents during simulated space habitat maintenance operations. It contributes experimental insight into operational environments for future space missions involving robotic agents. I'm leading the effort from concept through execution.
Skills: IRB Compliance, Training and Operational Procedure Development, AI-Augmented Development.
Stack: Python (OpenCV, PyQt, Kinesthetic Teaching), C++ (ViSP), Lab Streaming Layer, BIOPAC.
Research Assistant @ University of Southern California • May 2023 to May 2024 • Domain: Human Factors
Summary: This study experimentally examined how astronauts may interact with AI mission control agents during simulated space habitat maintenance operations. It advanced understanding of AI utilization in complex task environments. I led the study design and implementation.
Skills: IRB Compliance, Training and Operational Procedure Development, Statistical Analysis, AI-Augmented Development.
Stack: Python (OpenCV, PyQt), prompt engineering, MATLAB and R.
Image credit: NASA
Research Assistant @ University of Southern California • May 2022 to May 2023 • Domain: Human Factors
Summary: This study characterized maintenance support dynamics between astronauts and mission control in Earth-orbiting space habitats to inform future space operations with AI-enabled mission control agents. The findings directly informed the formulation of a human-AI interaction framework for space operations. I led the study design and data collection.
Skills: Survey design.
Stack: Qualtrics.
Project Management
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Image credit: ESA
Postdoctoral Associate @ University of Colorado Boulder • March 2026 to Present • Domain: Project Management
Summary: The ADAPT2 campaign is an analog study investigating text-based communication during a health emergency scenario under communication delays at ESA’s LUNA facility. I connected with ESA engineers and initiated collaboration among CU Boulder, ADAPT2 researchers, and ESA.
Skills: Cross-Team Coordination, Technical Advising, Regulatory Compliance (ESA Medical Board).
Research Assistant @ University of Southern California • January 2024 to June 2024 • Domain: Project Management
Summary: This capstone demonstration integrated multidisciplinary NASA-funded research efforts into a unified deep-space habitat ECLSS maintenance scenario. The scenario spanned planning through execution with AI and robotic systems. I served as the project integration lead and delivered the AI mission control demonstration.
Skills: Technical Communication, Deliverable Management, Integration Leadership, Cross-Team Coordination.
Stack: Python (OpenCV and PyQt), Open Broadcaster Software.
Image credit: USC LPL
Lead Engineer @ Liquid Propulsion Laboratory • January 2020 to January 2021 • Domain: Project Management
Summary: This Aerospace Corporation–sponsored research examined particle shedding in an additively manufactured LOX–kerosene rocket engine. It provided insight into reliability considerations for additively manufactured engines. I led the project through its first year, establishing its foundation and institutional partnership.
Skills: Stakeholder Communication, Proposal Development, Timeline Coordination.
Image credit: USC LPL
Lead Engineer @ Liquid Propulsion Laboratory • Jan 2020 to Jan 2021 • Domain: Project Management
Summary: This project developed a liquid-propulsion test stand design in collaboration with industry partner Pangea Propulsion. It established a foundation for cryogenic aerospike propulsion testing infrastructure. I managed the project at the programmatic level.
Skills: Stakeholder Communication, Deliverable Management, Team Leadership, Timeline Coordination.
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Lead Engineer @ Liquid Propulsion Laboratory • March 2020 to September 2020 • Domain: Systems Engineering
Summary: This project established structured review processes for propulsion system development programs at USC’s Liquid Propulsion Laboratory. It adapted industry best practices to a fast-paced academic engineering environment. I developed and implemented the framework.
Skills: Review Process Development.
Image credit: USC LPL
Propulsion Engineer @ Liquid Propulsion Laboratory • August 2019 to September 2019 • Domain: Liquid Propulsion
Summary: This project supported a static-fire test campaign of a LOX–kerosene engine through igniter integration. It achieved successful ignition prior to a structural failure of the engine. I collaborated with two graduate students on the igniter integration effort.
Skills: Igniter Integration.
