Education

Received:  M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, December 2015
Received:  B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Instittute, May 2013

Internships and Co-ops:

• Intern Propulsion Engineer, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, June -August 2012

Employment:

• Engineer, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Niskayuna, New York, January 2015 - present

Currently at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, I work in the thermal hydraulics testing group.

• Propulsion Engineer, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, June 2013 - December 2013

While at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, I worked on the propulsion system for the Marine One helicopter squadron.  

Joined CeFPaC

January 2014

CeFPaC Experience

During my graduate studies at CeFPaC, I worked on the synthetic jet actuator project funded by the Boeing Company.  During my undergraduate studies at CeFPaC, I worked on the synthetic jet application on 3D configurations project and the former electro-active polymer project. 

During my time working with Professor Amitay at CeFPaC, I gained invaluable technical experience as well as professional experience.  Not only did I gain knowledge of fluid physics and experimental techniques, I also developed professional skills and a better work ethic that has helped me through starting a new job after graduate school. Professor Amitay purposes to create a learning, collaborative work environment which yields well-rounded individuals.  Professor Amitay has not only taught me the value of education and research but also, the importance of facing challenges with the right perspective.