Materials Division Leader (2012)
Mainstream Engineering
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University
- Ph.D. at the UF Department of Chemical Engineering in 2010
- Adviser(s): Ziegler
- Research Area(s): Advanced Materials
- Dissertation Title: Photoelectrochemical energy conversion in nanowire-based dye-sensitized solar cells: modeling, optimization and templated fabrication
- Adjunct Professor at Florida Institute of Technology
Notable Accomplishments:
- Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from UF in 2012
- Highest honor given to alumni within 10 years of their graduation
- Awarded over $10M in federal funding for small business research
Current Role/Responsibilities: R&D on transitioning advanced thermal control and energy conversion technology to NASA, DOD, DOE, DOT, and USDA