Field testing of chemical sensors and water sample
Design and improvement of 10 sensors for ion detection
Manufacturing of films for on-field testing
Self-management and independent problem-solving
Project ownership and accountability
STEM TUTOR
ACE Tutoring Center
08.2024 - Current
Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in chemistry and biology to undergraduate students
Assisted students in understanding complex concepts, and preparing for exams by developing customized learning
Communicated scientific concepts clearly and effectively
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Patience, adaptability, and problem-solving while teaching
UNDEGRADUATE RESEARCHER
North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
Mastered mammalian cell culture (PC3, 293T, MCF7)
Basic 3D cell culture skills
Drug treatment assays and dose-response experiments (e.g., AMA)
Sterile technique and biosafety practices
Collaboration with graduate students and lab team
2025 SUMMER CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP
North Dakota State University
05.2025 - 08.2025
Development of chemical sensors for water ion detection
Colorimetric assay design and analysis
Sample preparation and testing for corrosion-related ions
Data collection and interpretation of sensor results
2024 SUMMER BIOMEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
North Dakota State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assisted with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and AFM-based cell-pulling experiments
Mastered Mammalian cell culture (MCF-7)
Basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software knowledge
Prepared and presented a research poster summarizing experimental findings on cancer cell mechanics and metastasis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Leonardo Da Vinci
Bisceglie, IT
06-2022
Skills
Mammalian Cell Culture and Drug Treatment Assay
Molecular Biology Techniques
Chemical Sensor Development & Field Testing
Water Quality Testing
Research Communication
Sterile Technique & Bio safety Practices
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List (all semesters completed to date), NDSU
- R.E. Dunbar Scholarship
- Margaret (Groethe) and J.H. Stickelmeyer Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
- International Students Scholarship
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP
Respark Innovations
08.2025 - Current
2025 SUMMER CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP
North Dakota State University
05.2025 - 08.2025
STEM TUTOR
ACE Tutoring Center
08.2024 - Current
2024 SUMMER BIOMEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
North Dakota State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
UNDEGRADUATE RESEARCHER
North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
North Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Leonardo Da Vinci
Extracurriculars
PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION:
Organized multiple fundraisers, donation tables, and pantry drives raising up to $1000 ange Envelope (May 2023, March 2024): set up a table at the NDSU Memorial Union, to collect donations and draw encouraging letters to be sent to kids in hospitals
Participated in volunteering activities such as clean up of Ronald Mcdonald's house in Fargo, ND