Awards and Achievements

Designed, developed and productized five solar energy systems at SunPower Corp. Design lead for two systems

Worked in high-visibility position with direct access to EVPs. Recognized for excellence with three awards

Developed a mathematical framework for project design, selected to be a part of the $5M cost reduction initiative at SunPower Corp

Created a straightforward approach for evaluating static-modes shapes of compliant mechanisms, selected as the strongest attribute of the ASME IDETC conferences and published in the special edition of Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics

Led three mechanical design teams for international competitions and obtained seven awards

Advised ASME IDETC Mechanisms and Robotics Awards Committee

7 US patents, 1 International patent and 5 US patent applications under review

Authored and co-authored 22 technical papers, published as book chapters, journals and conference proceedings

Developed capstone engineering course that was recognized by ABET as the strongest attribute of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.