Rachel Lamb
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated graduate student with a passion for optimizing product design and fabrication to enhance performance capabilities. Adept at managing multiple projects across diverse applications and backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2022 - Current
Project Description:
Using a vat photopolymerization printing method to create drug delivery systems with controlled porosity through phase separation during the additive manufacturing process.
Research Tasks:
- Supervised the project implementation with a team of undergraduate students
- Designing a method to test the diffusivity of printed samples with differing porogen compositions
Project Description:
Creating a graphene/copper composite wire for high-temperature applications.
Research Tasks:
- Managed the progress and performance of an undergraduate student
- Presented research findings over multiple conferences
- Demonstrated expertise in completing a comprehensive M.S. thesis
- Contributed to a published journal paper and finalizing a draft of an additional publication
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
03.2021 - 05.2022
Project Description:
Additive manufacturing of pure copper using laser powder bed fusion.
Research Tasks:
- Transitioned from an assistant role to leading a project
- Attended multiple conferences to showcase research findings
- Published one conference paper, with ongoing progress in completing a journal paper
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2027
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2022
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Scientific Writing Experience
- Proficient in Python
- Experiment Management
- Material Characterization: SEM, EDS, Mechanical Testing, Electrical Conductivity Measurements
- Sample Creation: CAD Modeling, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Various 3D Printing Methods, Wire Drawing
Citations
- Rachel Paddock, Pouria Khanbolouki, Chao Wang and Mehran Tehrani, Advances in Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials—2022, Compiled By: Paul Hauck & Tim McCabe, Metal Powder Industries Federation, 105 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540-0669, Vol
- Zhang, Chenmu, et al. "Effects of Graphene Doping on the Electrical Conductivity of Copper." Advanced Functional Materials (2024): 2407569.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
05.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
03.2021 - 05.2022
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
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