Projects

LayerLumos - Open Source Package for Optical Stack Layer Simulation

March 01, 2024

Initiator, Github, Pittsburgh, PA

LayerLumos is an open-source software designed for scientists, engineers, and researchers in optics and photonics. It provides a powerful yet intuitive interface for calculating the reflection and transmission (RT) of light through multi-layer optical structures. By inputting the refractive index, thickness of each layer, and the frequency vector, users can analyze how light interacts with layered materials, including the option to adjust for incidence angles.

Machine Learning for EMI Shielding Design

September 01, 2020

Project Leader, University of Pittsburgh/MDS-Rely center, Pittsburgh, PA

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is a critical process designed to minimize the coupling of electronic devices to extraneous radiation, which can disrupt their operation. With the advancement of technology and the proliferation of electronic devices in our daily lives, the need for effective EMI shielding has never been more pronounced. This necessity extends beyond the protection of device functionality; it is also paramount for safeguarding human health from the potential hazards posed by exposure to electromagnetic waves. As regulations evolve and new laws are introduced to address these concerns, the demand for innovative EMI shielding solutions continues to grow.

Secrets of the Andorian Tombs

March 01, 2019

Project Leader, University of Rochester, Rochester NY

The Andorian race has all but been annihilated. While searching for survivors, an array of ancient tombs has been discovered.Each tomb is a nearly hemispherical shell structure rumored to conceal vital Andorian secrets. Temperature activated locks safeguard artifacts stored within the walls of the tombs. Your team has been recruited to engineer a device to release the locking mechanism, with the hope of finding information needed to locate and save the remaining members of the Andorian race from certain doom. Your colleagues are developing controllers to maintain an axisymmetric temperature on the inner surface of a tomb. They are depending on you to determine an applied temperature profile that will open the lock. Beware, the entire structure will implode, killing anyone inside, if the walls are heated and the internal temperatures are not correct.

Design Imidazole Series Heterocycles for Drug Precursors

September 01, 2016

Synthetic Chemist, PharmaBlock Sciences Inc, Nanjing, China

• Investigated and compared synthesis routes from SciFinder to identify the optimal method for the preparation of imidazole series heterocycles, optimizing reaction conditions for improved yield and efficiency.
• Utilized chromatographic separation and freeze-drying techniques to purify the target compounds, conducted thorough characterization using NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatography to verify chemical structure and purity, meeting the stringent requirements of our pharmaceutical company customers.