I am a mechanical engineer and materials scientist with a passion for creating innovative tools that empower scientists to push the boundaries of research in life sciences and renewable energy. I believe that solving today's global challenges requires collaboration across diverse multidisciplinary teams where different expertise and perspectives come together to drive innovation. As a graduate student at WashU, I play a key role as the engineer within such a team, focusing my PhD studies on developing microfluidic devices that accelerate discoveries in biology and chemistry.