Research Area

• Nano Technology
• Entrepreneurship

Professional & Academic Experience

Visiting Faculty Program, Summer 2021, ORNL, Oak Ridge, TN
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, 2020-Present, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Visiting Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, 2019-2020, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Director of Materials Engineering, 2014-Present, NeuroRex, Houston, TX
Director of Technology and Research, 2010-Present, NoPo Nanotechnologies India, Houston, TX
Classroom Teacher 2015-2018, South Houston High School, Houston, TX
Nanofabrication Facility Manager, 2010-2014, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Manager of Data Analysis, 2008-2009, Remicalm, Houston, TX
Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, 2006-2007, ORAU / NASA JSC, Houston, TX
Scientist, 2003-2005, USRA / NASA JSC, Houston, TX
Scientist, 2001-2002, Nanospectra / Nanospectra Biosciences, Houston, TX
Postdoctoral Fellow, 2000-2001, Rice University ECE Department, Houston, TX

Training Experience

• 3D Printing and CAD
• Laser Engraver/Cutter
• Focused Ion Beam Microscopy/Lithography
• Reactive Ion Etcher
• Ultra-High Vacuum Magnetron Sputtering
• Ion Mill Etching
• Electron Beam Evaporation
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Electron Beam Lithography
• Spin Coater
• Profilometer
• Cleanroom Protocol
• Lab Safety

Certifications

Teaching Certificate, 2016 Lone Star College, Kingwood, TX
Texas High School Science Composite
Texas High School Math Composite
Texas High School Computer Science