This individual is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in curriculum modernization and pedagogical development. With a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, their research focuses on additive manufacturing with cementitious materials, 3D printing applications, and sustainable use of recycled materials in concrete. They actively contribute to engineering education through near-peer mentoring and innovative project-based courses. Their work includes collaborations on advancing teaching workshops and developing introductory courses. Committed to enhancing student learning, they teach courses on materials behavior and concrete technology.