Background

Education

• University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez, B.S. Chemical Engineering (2016 - 2021)
• Purdue University, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (2021 – Present)

Background

As part of my undergraduate research experiences, I worked with the Applied Optimization Group at UPRM for two years. This research focused on the simultaneous study of Herpes simplex and the neurodegenerative disorders of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease using publicly available microarray experiments. In addition, I spent one summer in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University under the supervision of Dr. Elsje Piennar. The project focused on drug resistance in tuberculosis granulomas. My strong interest for catalysis research started at UPRM with Dr. Pagán-Torres group. In this laboratory, I was involved in developing heterogeneous catalytic materials to convert biomass-derived resources and carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals. Aside from research, I enjoy playing basketball, dancing salsa and hip hop, and watching series.

Project Description

Light olefin oligomerization on Brønsted acidic zeolites