An engineering educator with over 6 years of teaching experience and 22+ years as an industry engineer, holding a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida. Currently serves as an Adjunct Engineering Instructor at Bellingham Technical College, with experience in curriculum development, online instruction, and grant management. Extensive background in electrochemistry, corrosion engineering, and clean energy technology, including roles at Idaho National Laboratories and Samson Rope Technologies.