Biography

Hello! I am a Ph.D. student in Industrial & Systems Engineering at The University of Rhode Island (URI) in the Sustainable Innovative Solutions (SIS) Lab. My research explores the impact of ergonomics in the solar industry, to sustain its growth through a healthy and sustainable workforce. I have also worked part-time in Optimal Energy as an energy efficiency consultant and analyst intern. My background spans being a 2021 and 2022 URI Energy Fellow, a Data Analyst for the URI Office of Sustainability, a current representative URI College of Engineering Student Advisory Board, a former student representative of the URI Graduate Council, awardee of the 2021 and 2022 URI Graduate Student Tuition Scholarship, and a Production Supervisor at Edward Marc Brands. I hold degrees in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (B.S.), Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (Dual M.S.) at West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh, respectively. Currently, I also serve on the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society’s Sustainability Task Force.

Outside of school, I enjoy playing the guitar, playing soccer, and reading.