Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering
Department of Engineering Science
University of Oxford
Introduction
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Group at the University of Oxford. I study the pileup of dislocations at grain boundaries using discrete dislocation dynamics. I received my Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in the Computational Materials Science Group at the University of Kentucky and was a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellow. My doctoral research focused on designing materials with improved response to hypervelocity impacts as related to micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection. I also used atomistic calculations to study the dynamic surfaces of scandate cathodes. I received my B.S. in 2017 in MSE from UK and then completed a one-year post-baccalaureate in the Thornton Group at the University of Michigan.
I am a highly-active member of the Society of Women Engineers. After serving on society-level GradSWE's Leadership Team for two years, I founded GradSWE on the University of Kentucky's campus. I am incredibly passionate about SWE's mission, and fully plan on maintaining a high level of involvement in the Society for the rest of my life!
My interests are broad, and I am looking to continue my work in mathematical modelling, even in other fields besides materials and engineering. I am exploring opportunities to work in data analytics of financial markets or consulting. I am also perfectly content to remain in research roles related to engineering.
Recent updates
Spoke at Department of Engineering Science's Spotlight on Engineering event (right image).
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April 2025
Began role as Events Manager for the Oxford Research Staff Society
July 2024
