I am a mechanical engineering educator and researcher currently serving as a Teaching Assistant Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, I specialize in engineering mechanics, structural design, and manufacturing processes. My professional background includes industry experience as an Advanced Development Engineer at Fiat Chrysler Automobile, where I focused on plastics, advanced materials, and innovation engineering. I teach both undergraduate and graduate courses while advising students in mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines. My career bridges academic research and industrial application, particularly in materials development and automotive engineering, combining theoretical knowledge with practical industry insights to educate future engineers.