A mechanical engineering professional with 5+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, simulation, testing, and data analysis, plus expertise in experimental/finite element analysis for thermal/mechanical structural loadings. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston, teaching 150+ undergraduates in solid mechanics, statics, engineering computing, and manufacturing processes, with hands-on lab demos for advanced manufacturing equipment. Conducts research on experimental fracture mechanics of 3D-printed polymer composites and FEA simulations. Participated in major projects funded by DOE, NASA, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (e.g., 3D printing for aircraft motors, space 3D printing payloads), improving thermal management by 50% and reducing weight by 63% for a NASA motor.