An engineering educator and researcher with a strong background in Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering, holding a Ph.D. and two master's degrees. With over 4 years of teaching experience in the US university system, including tenure-track roles, he has developed and taught a wide range of courses in both disciplines, consistently receiving high student evaluations. His research and grant-writing efforts focus on radiation detection, advanced reactor systems, and enhancing minority student engagement in STEM, supported by successful funding acquisitions from entities like the Department of Education and the UT System.