I recently finished my PhD at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I gained expertise in engineering design, energy conversion and storage, thermal and mass transport, micro and nano fabrication, and entrepreneurship.
л Expert in the design and fabrication of high power density microbatteries
л Extensive design, process development, fabrication, and characterization experience with scalable micro manufacturing techniques and sensors developed from micro and nano materials.
л Co-founder of two companies with experience in product development, marketing, and business strategy.
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