Wearable Thermoelectric Power Systems

University of Maryland Baltimore County — Jul 2025 to Present

Used a 3.3V integrated circuit voltage regulator to charge and discharge capacitors, demonstrating the ability of low-power energy harvesters to act as power supplies; presented findings as a research poster. Took the lead role in printed circuit board fabrication. Currently researching wearable thermoelectric-powered electrocardiographs for use in medical environments.

Published as: "Utilization of Commercial Peltier Thermoelectric Generators for Continuous Wearable Device Use," Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship, Jun 2026. Tested commercial-grade Peltier TEGs for on-body temperature differentials, finding no significant effect from adding more TEGs in series but a significant improvement from adding heat sinks. Read the publication →

Calcium Manganese Oxide Thin Films

Towson University — Jul 2025 to Aug 2025

Created calcium manganese oxide thin films using pulsed laser deposition to enhance electronic performance, then fluorinated the films using spin-coating in a clean room to maintain material properties. Used X-ray diffraction and four-probe resistance measurement to characterize resistance and crystalline structure, and presented findings as a research poster to the research team.

Exoplanet Light Curve Validation (TOI 5868.01)

George Mason University — Jun 2024 to Aug 2024

Used Python (Jupyter Notebook) and AstroImageJ to analyze light curve data from the George Mason University Observatory on candidate exoplanet TOI 5868.01, comparing ground-based observations with James Webb Space Telescope data to validate a predicted transit. Advised by Professor Peter Plavchan.

Published as: "Ground-Based Light Curve Follow-Up Validation Observations of TESS Object of Interest (TOI) 5868.01," George Mason MARS Repository, Aug 2024. Concluded a high likelihood that TOI 5868.01 is a genuine exoplanet, while noting further work is needed to rule out a false positive. Read the publication →

Outreach / Design Leader — Team 18996

FIRST Tech Challenge (STATIC) — Sep 2020 to Present

Lead design meetings to brainstorm requirements for robot subsystem designs ahead of competition each of the past 5 years. Lead outreach activities for the past 3 years, organizing three weekly educational events with partners and securing sponsors — raising over $10,000 in one year. Teach STEM principles to underserved kids in Baltimore.

Student Leadership — River Hill High School

Sep 2022 to Present

Co-President/Founder of the River Hill Economics Club and the River Hill Engineering Club. Captain of Cross Country and member of Track & Field. Vice President of the Maryland Technology Honor Society (River Hill Chapter). Section Leader in the River Hill Marching Band and Wind Ensemble.