Research:

My research was divided into two areas. First, I studied laser-induced cavitation bubbles, where I worked to understand optical breakdown mechanisms and processes in an aqueous medium using ultrashort pulses lasers with an emphasis on cavitation bubble formation and dynamics. I was also interested in plasmonic nanoparticle photodisruption. For this research, I studied how plasmonic enhancement, particle absorption and near-field intensity affect photodisruption mechanisms and intensity thresholds.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineerig from the University of New Mexico - 2003
• M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin - Expected August 2010 

• Meritorious Serrvice Award from the United States Air Force - 2007
• Graduated Cum Laude from University of New Mexico - 2003
• Klipsch Engineering Scholarship at New Mexico State University - 2000 to 2001
• Crimson Scholar at New Mexico State University - 2000 to 2001