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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Location:
SRE 317
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Research Interests:
- Characterization of Biological Materials
- Biotemplating of Natural Materials
- Creation of Advanced Materials Using Natural Components
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, 2023 — The University of Utah
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2021 — The University of Utah
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2018 — Brigham Young University
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