Quote: "It's always fun to try to break things."
Thesis: "Minimization of Finger Tendon Tensions and Joint Reaction Forces in Pianists, Using Numerical Optimization Techniques", Purdue University.
Most Exotic Sandia Assignment: Spent two years in Japan analyzing hypothetical ultrasevere transportation accidents for the Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute.
Most Intriguing Project: Studied the feasibility of developing hard containers suitable for transporting legacy plutonium wastes to the sun.
Current Assignments: Structural Analysis and testing of the probability of contamination hazards resulting from aircraft accidents involving radioactive material transport.
Recreational Obsessions: Mountain bike racing, sport and traditional rock climbing, volleyball.
Hobbies: Photography, autocrossing.
Profile: Enthusiastic, outgoing, caring.