About me

Dakota holding a handmade giant paper airplane for the Ig Nobels
Dakota interacting with grey wolves

Hello! I’m an Aerospace engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges that live in between the realms of physics (does this work?) and engineering (it works, but how do we build it?)

I have a decade of experience in space propulsion, with a particular expertise in Ion Electrospray, which was the focus of my Master’s in Aerospace.

In my personal time, I enjoy historical fencing, rock climbing, and reading bad science fiction.

Generally speaking, I’m happiest when I can be doing something hands-on, whether that’s machining hardware at work, crafting a giant prop airplane for a performance, or being affectionately greeted by wolves

Solid-State Electrowetting Valve

Selected Patents

Aluminum-based Portable Generator

Temporary Bonding for Ultrathin Wafers

Due to the nature of Aerospace work, there is little that can be shared publicly. However, I have included some material that is non-proprietary and non-confidential.

Professional Work

MEMS Yield-Loss Mitigation

Aerospace Projects

Design, Build, and Fire of a Small Vacuum Hall Thruster

Mapping the Galaxy

Personal Projects

Electric Guitar from Scratch

Woodworking