PhD Candidate in Atmospheric Sciences, Howard University
I am a PhD candidate at Howard University with over a decade of experience spanning computational modeling, machine learning, energy storage engineering, and atmospheric science. My work bridges advanced scientific research and real-world application.
My doctoral dissertation leverages molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning to enhance phase change materials for battery thermal management — a critical frontier in sustainable energy. I have conducted research at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and several leading universities.
Beyond the lab, I am the co-founder of BlackInChem, a Royal Society of Chemistry award-winning nonprofit promoting inclusion in chemistry for scientists of African descent, and STEM in Color, connecting minority students to scholarships and fellowships across STEM.
Doctoral dissertation at Howard University. Developing novel computational models using molecular dynamics and machine learning to engineer phase change materials that dramatically improve thermal efficiency and energy storage of lithium batteries.
↑ 70% predictive model accuracy boostAs a Visiting Research Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, applied industry-standard procedures to engineer advanced materials for battery enclosures — directly increasing energy storage capacity and improving battery safety at scale.
↑ 25% energy storage improvementAt NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, optimized the CARDAMOM data-constrained computational framework for terrestrial carbon cycle modeling. Applied Bayesian inference, data assimilation, and model-data fusion to dramatically improve scientific usability.
↑ 120% improvement in model operabilityMS research at Emory University using systems chemistry to decode the chemical communication of soil microbiomes. Led to 10 conference presentations, 2 invited talks, and publications in top-tier journals on biogeochemistry.
10 conferences · 2 invited talksMS research at Georgia Tech using computational methods to characterize the chemistry of Europa's exosphere and its interaction with Jupiter's magnetosphere — contributing to the scientific basis for assessing potential for extraterrestrial life.
AAS National Conference · 2018Undergraduate research at Clark Atlanta University on post-synthesis modification of metal-organic frameworks for carbon dioxide capture, and cation exchange on cellulose nanocrystals for polymer resin applications.
Magna Cum Laude · Clark Atlanta UniversityI'm actively seeking opportunities in research, data science, scientific consulting, and policy — graduating May 2026. Whether you're a research institution, tech company, or consulting firm, I'd love to talk.