I am a masters student at the University of British Columbia. My thesis was on novel catalytic dehydrogenation processes for propylene production, and now I’m working on a transdisciplinary decarbonization project before I graduate in May 2024. I completed my BASc at UBC as well - they just can’t get rid of me! During my undergrad I majored in chemical process engineering and minored in analytical chemistry. In both cases I was particularly interested by systems modeling and the human side of engineering - both things that have heavily guide my research. In my free time I enjoy skiing, gardening, and taking on small projects, like building a chess bot or setting up small-scale vertical farms in my basement.
Winner of the APSC Design and Innovation Day Award for my capstone project on the design and simulation of a novel Sabatier process sponsored by FortisBC, former AICHE regional chapter executive, former ChemE Car team lead and UBC Envision safety officer. Current lead with UBC Agroponics.
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MEng in Chemical Engineering, 2024
The University of British Columbia
BASc in Chemical Engineering, 2021
The University of British Columbia
IB Diploma, 2016
International School of Geneva
Experience modelling, sizing, and optimizing processes using AspenTech software.
Significant experience processing data and building models using functional Python. Some experience with objective coding in Python.
Native in English and Spanish, proficient in French and Catalan.
Holistically assessed various technologies for decarbonization of the Canadian Coast Guard fleet.
Established the needs and desires of stakeholders through consultation and workshops, then designed performance metrics accordingly, creating a decisionmaking framework.
Ran a feasibility analysis on a proposed process with the purpose of facilitating a patent application.
Simulated a catalytic process using open-source software and custom code.
Performed a sensitivity analysis to search for possible break-even conditions.
Produced a class 5 technoeconomic model, along with a levelized cost of production based on process evaluation.
A technoeconomic analysis of novel dehydrogenation catalysts and their associated processes.
Heavy simulation component using Python and Aspentech software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, Adsorption, Energy Analyzer).
Modeling of reactor as well as upstream and downstream unit operations including separations and heat integration.
Sizing and costing of necessary equipment. Operating expenses also determined.
Economic evaluation of the processes based on the above.
Helped schools across USA and Canada adapt to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing 24/7 support to students. Taught:
Worked with a 3D printing company to make cheap PPE available at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Established stakeholder needs and developed quality of life and comfort improvements without sacrificing safety.
Worked with a PhD candidate on measurement of mechanical properties of viscoelastic neural cells.
Designed and developed novel device to provide accurate measurements, reducing price by 80% compared to existing prototype while improving accuracy.
Worked without supervision, designing experimental procedures and collecting and analyzing data to validate the device.
Was responsible for risk assessment and hazard mitigation for all Envision teams and projects.
Conducted safety inspections and routine audits of facilities (2 labs, 1 workshop, 1 work room).
Performed maintenance of equipment (various benchtop and power tools, 2 3D printers)
Handled disposal of chemical and material waste.
Handled restructuring of UBC ChemE Car into the umbrella organization UBC Envision. This required revision of all SOPs, and retraining of several members.
Managed a team of 6 students in the design and building of a circuit for a small chemically-powered car.
Built and optimized a basic control system using an arduino microcontroller and series of MOSFETs, servos, and photoresistors.
Coordinated with two other teams to create an empirical model of car speed and iodine clock reaction based on initial conditions.