Kirsten Peterson
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Researcher with experience in materials science and mechanical engineering. Skilled in Finite Element Analysis, experimental testing, and technical writing. Developed a compliant mechanism for rapid interlocking assembly and contributed to published research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Nanosystems Lab
University of Hawaii Manoa
12.2023 - Current
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Longline Fishery Gear Testing Trials Including Testing a Fighting Line Device
- Material Property Testing
- Data Processing & Analysis
Misalignment in Mechanical Interlocking Heterogeneous
Integration: Emergent Behavior and Geometry Optimization
- DOI: 10.3390/mi1603030
- Data Processing & Analysis
- Material Property Testing
Research Internship
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
08.2024 - Current
Advanced Advanced Interlocking Structural Frames for Rapid Construction and Assembly
- SLA Training & Printing
- Shape Optimization Simulation (FEA)
- Mechanical Tensile Testing
- MRS Spring 2025 Poster Presentation
General Office Assistant-Lyon Arboretum
University of Hawaii Manoa
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Visitor Management
- Fiscal Accounting & Data Management
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2025
Diploma -
Los Altos High School
Los Altos, CA06.2021
Skills
- Python (Programming Language)
- High-Performance Computing (KOA)
- Mechanical Tensile Testing
- SolidWorks (CAD)
- Onshape (CAD)
- Benchtop Bruker Nanoindenter
- Laser Microscopy
- SLA & FDM 3D Printing
- Data Processing
- Microsoft Office
- MATLAB
- Finite Element Analysis
Timeline
Research Internship
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
08.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Nanosystems Lab
University of Hawaii Manoa
12.2023 - Current
General Office Assistant-Lyon Arboretum
University of Hawaii Manoa
07.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Diploma -
Los Altos High School
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