I'm a Jedi Knight of Science who is passionate about harnessing the power of high performance, empowering people to rise up, and utilizing organizational processes in the pursuit of scientific knowledge and innovation. Join me on a journey through the galaxy of materials science, machine learning, and more!

From Tatooine to Beyond 🌎

• ✨ Education: With my lightsaber of knowledge, I have successfully defended my PhD dissertation at the Jedi Temple of Georgia Tech, earning the prestigious Best PhD Dissertation award akin to receiving a Jedi Council commendation.
• 📚 Publications: I've battled the dark side of scientific publishing with over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, akin to wielding a lightsaber against Sith Lords of ignorance.
• 🎙️ Presentations: Delivered over 200 talks and seminars, including 160 invited presentations, captivating audiences like a Jedi Master using the Force.
• 📖 Citations: The Force is strong with my research, which has amassed over 7000 citations, allowing me to wield an h-index of 45 like a Jedi Master's command over the Force.
• 🎓 Educator: I've trained over 2000 ML Padawans, guiding them through the Force-sensitive realm of machine learning with a Star Wars twist. Join the Rebel Alliance of knowledge and become a Jedi Knight of ML!
• ⚡ Transition: Successfully transitioned R&D projects to industrial implementation, bringing the power of the Force into real-world applications.
• 🏆 Recognition: I am honored to be recognized as a Fellow in ASM (Materials Society), ASME (Mechanical Engineering Society), and the esteemed Army Research Laboratory, akin to achieving Jedi Master status in the Order.
• 🌌 Diverse background: With experience spanning across industry, academia, and national laboratories, I've embraced the light side of science in various S&T positions, bringing balance to the Force.

Check out these repositories

• Machine Learning for Everyone: May The Fourth Be With You! course
• LAMMPS tutorials: Atomistic simulations for Beginners
• My out-of-this-galaxy Github profile page
• Similarity Metrics
• Work in Progress, Science of Science Innovation

Contact Me

📫 Looking to contact me? Send a transmission via the holocommunicator or reach out through the Force at LinkedIn

💬 Feel free to send a hologram or engage in a lightsaber duel of ideas! Let's connect and discuss potential collaborations in the Jedi Council of Science Innovation.

May the Force be with you!