Recurring Slope Lineae on Mars

I study the theoretical dry granular flow formation mechanisms behind recurring slope lineae, surface features that vary interannually on Mars as part of the Mars research group at the Space Science and Engineering Center.

Polymeric Foam Structure-Property Relations

As an undergraduate research assistant at the Thevamaran Lab in the mechanical engineering department, I am conducting an independent study project on additive manufacturing of functionally graded polyurethane foams to control local mechanical and energy absorption behavior.