PhD Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University under Prof. Owen McDougal, with research focused on pulsed electric field (PEF) processing of food materials. Holds a B.S. in Chemistry (ACS-certified) and is currently contributing to a review on industrial applications of PEF technology. Has over 30 years of military service in the U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard, with experience in aircraft maintenance and senior enlisted leadership as a First Sergeant.