
● Developing and training machine-learning models in PyTorch Geometric to predict physicochemical properties of
organic molecules, enabling data-driven optimization and prioritization of chemical tool candidates
● Applying density-functional theory (DFT)-based electronic structure calculations to model molecular properties,
integrating Avogadro, ORCA, and Gaussian into reproducible computational workflows
● Synthesizing and experimentally characterizing organic compounds to validate computational predictions
● Delivering high-fidelity 3D product visualizations and design solutions for 50+ international clients via contract-based
engagements using procedural graphics pipelines and hard/subdivision-surface modeling techniques
● Collaborating with multidisciplinary design and engineering teams from Alfano, Ejer Paris, and Spiritiual Objects
Energy Exhibition on technically constrained visualization and prototyping projects
● Designing procedural production pipelines for scalable product prototyping and visualization
● Founded and currently leading the establishment of the UIUC chapter for the Society For Biomaterials, establishing its
mission, structure, and programming around biomaterials research, design, and translational applications
● Recruiting, Interviewing and managing the fastest growing membership for organizations at UIUC with 30+
undergraduate/graduate students and faculty
● Coordinating with faculty and industry reps to develop research-focused events, lab tours, networking events, etc
● Software development at university startup for an electronic glove device used to give adaptive feedback to sign language learners