Degree/Major: Master of Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Role: Affiliates

Affiliation: Jet Propulsion Laboratory (former); Founder, Manakin Bio

Location: Los Angeles, California

Research Interest: Astrobiology, biosensor engineering, advanced nanomaterials for pathogen detection, and AI-driven data science for life sciences. My current work focuses on developing rapid diagnostic technologies at the interface of nanotechnology and biology for terrestrial and space applications, including nanoparticle-enabled biosensors, microfluidics, and space-compatible detection systems aligned with NASA’s astrobiology and human spaceflight priorities.