A materials scientist with a PhD from Imperial College London, I specialize in ultra-high temperature ceramics for aerospace and nuclear applications. As Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at El Paso, I teach undergraduate courses in mechanics, materials science, heat transfer, and nuclear engineering, while leading research in advanced ceramic processing and characterization. My work has been published in high-impact journals, including Scientific Reports, and I have secured external funding from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I have presented my research internationally and received awards for both scholarship and teaching. I am committed to integrating research with education, mentoring students in capstone design and hands-on projects such as SAE Baja. My interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering applications, preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing, energy, and