About Me

You’re here because you’re considering me as an instructor, scientific collaborator, employee, mentor, or acquaintance. Regardless of the role, I believe in presenting a complete picture of who I am. In today’s specialized world, it’s easy to compartmentalize our professional identities. But I’ve found that our experiences and interests often contribute to unexpected insights and innovative solutions. By sharing a holistic view of myself, I hope to give you a better understanding of how I might contribute to our potential collaboration or working relationship.

Education

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• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh
• B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from Western Michigan University

Documents

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I keep my professional history visible to show the work behind the credentials. These files track the iteration and growth required to build a career.

• Academic Curriculum Vitae
• Résumé

Applications

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Successful applications are rarely shared, turning the hiring process into a black box. I publish my materials here—covering graduate school, industry, and academia—to expose the hidden curriculum of selection committees. These documents show exactly how I pitched my skills at each stage of my career.

• Pitt Teaching Faculty (2024)
• Pitt Postdoc (2023)

Standardized Tests

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I publish these scores to dismantle the genius myth. Students often disqualify themselves from graduate school because they do not feel “smart enough”. They see the Ph.D. and assume a history of effortless perfection. The data below, I hope, proves otherwise.

These scores are competent, but they are not exceptional. They did not predict my ability to do research; my persistence did. You do not need to be a prodigy to become a scientist. You just need to be the one who refuses to quit (i.e., probably more stubborn than others).

GRE

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ACT

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Composite Score: 26