Mark Bowling
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Kentucky - IDEA
Lexington, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Developed machine-learning models to estimate CO₂ capture performance from process conditions.
- Trained and evaluated ridge regression, gradient-boosted trees, neural networks, and partial least squares models.
- Collect and process samples to enrich the database for machine learning applications.
- Support researchers by providing data for analysis and experimentation.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Kentucky - Plant and Soil Sciences
Lexington, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Analyzing soil and sediment cores using sensors for bulk density, magnetic susceptibility, P-wave velocity, electrical resistivity, color, and gamma radiation.
- Preparing presentations on cutting-edge soil science literature.
- Leading the next phase to develop machine learning models for practical field applications.
Student Worker
College of Engineering - Alumni & Philanthropy
Lexington, KY
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated logistics and materials for successful event planning.
- Engaged donors and alumni through targeted outreach initiatives.
- Managed daily administrative tasks to maintain efficient office organization.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2027
Skills
- Python and MATLAB
- Statistical analysis
- Neural networks
- Embedded C
- Arduino programming
- Analog filter design
- Digital signal processing
Projects
Ultrasonic Time of Flight Proximity System Prototype
- Built a 40 kHz ultrasonic transmitter/receiver chain with an analog band‑pass filter and embedded ToF digital signal processing
- Wrote firmware in C++; modeled and verified circuits through SPICE and Falstad simulations
- Currently adapting the system for underwater operation; waterproof housing, transducer selection, ToF recalculation
Leadership And Activities
Engineering Ambassador
- Represent the College of Engineering at outreach events and assist prospective students.
Solar Car Team
- Contributed to mechanical systems design and construction.
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Kentucky - Plant and Soil Sciences
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Kentucky - IDEA
10.2024 - Current
Student Worker
College of Engineering - Alumni & Philanthropy
05.2024 - Current
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kentucky