Projects and Interests
SEM image of capped 100nm chitosan nanotubes.
Investigating the Anthocyanin Properties of Hydrangea Macrophylla
January 2008 - May 2008
Hydrangea Macrophylla will change color between red and blue depending on soil acidity. This is due in part to the high sepal concentration of flavonoid pigments, which are pH-sensitive and exhibit interesting color properties.
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Mitigating Brain Damage Caused by Stroke
September 2008 - January 2009
I performed over 30 stereotaxic neurosurgeries, behavior tests, and brain dissections on laboratory rats in an effort to measure the effect of Gelsolin and A1AT following induced middle cerebral artery occlusion. The project is still ongoing.
Nanotubes for Targeted Drug Delivery
January 2009 - May 2012
I was awarded the Beckman Fellowship to join a project that utilized analytical chemistry and nanotechnology to design biocompatible nano-sized test tubes for targeted drug delivery. We were able to solvent cast chitosan oligomer into a porous alumina template to create hollow tubes, synthesize spherical chitosan caps through the use of microemulsions, and temporarily attach synthetic latex caps to the open ends of nanotubes using disulfide linkages.
Beckman Symposium Poster
*2012 CASE Award*
Using Queueing Theory to Decrease ER Waiting Times
May 2012 - Present
I am currently involved in a project using queueing theory and stochastic simulation to model patient flow through a busy emergency room. With the construction of accurate mathematical models and further advancement of queueing theory, we hope to find ways to decrease patient waiting times and increase ER efficiency.
January 2008 - May 2008
Hydrangea Macrophylla will change color between red and blue depending on soil acidity. This is due in part to the high sepal concentration of flavonoid pigments, which are pH-sensitive and exhibit interesting color properties.
Full pdf
Mitigating Brain Damage Caused by Stroke
September 2008 - January 2009
I performed over 30 stereotaxic neurosurgeries, behavior tests, and brain dissections on laboratory rats in an effort to measure the effect of Gelsolin and A1AT following induced middle cerebral artery occlusion. The project is still ongoing.
Nanotubes for Targeted Drug Delivery
January 2009 - May 2012
I was awarded the Beckman Fellowship to join a project that utilized analytical chemistry and nanotechnology to design biocompatible nano-sized test tubes for targeted drug delivery. We were able to solvent cast chitosan oligomer into a porous alumina template to create hollow tubes, synthesize spherical chitosan caps through the use of microemulsions, and temporarily attach synthetic latex caps to the open ends of nanotubes using disulfide linkages.
Beckman Symposium Poster
*2012 CASE Award*
Using Queueing Theory to Decrease ER Waiting Times
May 2012 - Present
I am currently involved in a project using queueing theory and stochastic simulation to model patient flow through a busy emergency room. With the construction of accurate mathematical models and further advancement of queueing theory, we hope to find ways to decrease patient waiting times and increase ER efficiency.