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I am a PhD candidate in Environmental Systems, advised by Dr. Teamrat Ghezzehei. My dissertation research focuses on the coupled hydrology and biogeochemistry of fire-affected and seasonally frozen soils.
Current Positions
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PhD Candidate, Environmental Systems
UC Merced
2021 - present
Academic Career
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University of California, Merced
- PhD Candidate — 2021 - present
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Virginia Tech
- Laboratory Assistant (USDA Mass Rearing Lab) — 2019 - 2020
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Novozymes
- Research & Development Associate — 2020
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University of Delaware
- Graduate Student Researcher — 2015 - 2017
- Research Assistant (Materials Science & Engineering) — 2012 - 2015
Education
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PhD, Environmental Systems (in progress)
University of California, Merced, 2020 - present
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MS, Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Delaware, 2015 - 2017
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BS, Biochemistry
University of Delaware, 2011 - 2015
Research Focus
- Coupled hydrology and biogeochemistry of fire-affected soils
- Seasonally frozen soil processes
- Soil-atmosphere greenhouse gas exchange
- Interdisciplinary environmental systems science
Quick Facts
- Research Focus: Fire-affected & frozen soils
- Advisor: T. Ghezzehei
- Background: Biochemistry, Plant & Soil Sciences
