I am a Food Engineer working at the U.S. Army's DEVCOM Soldier Center in Natick, MA. I collaborate with other food technologists and engineers in the Combat Feeding Division (CFD), where we research and develop solutions geared toward feeding soldiers in the field (e.g. MREs). My particular focus and interests lie in the development of food additive manufacturing and the proofing of meat analog technologies. Prior to this, I spent 7 years finishing my Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies at Hod Lipson's Creative Machines Lab at Columbia University's School of Engineering. My research focus was on digital cooking and food modeling.
Many of my projects and passions are showcased on this website. I enjoy being challenged and tackling problems that require innovative solutions that are cost-effective, designed with intent, and mechanically sound. Design, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship are assets that I apply in creating innovative products.
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My greatest passion is music. I started playing the piano at the age of 7 and have stuck with it ever since.
PERFORMANCEI played soccer, basketball, and tennis all through high school and enjoy the competitive atmosphere that sports offer.
SURF TRIPAt family gatherings I was usually the designated camera man. Buying a DSLR just fed my passion for photography even more.
PHOTOSWhile I enjoy playing music, I also enjoy mixing music and creating custom mixes with my DJ mixer and software.
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