R&D scientist and program manager specializing in mechanical and biophysical testing, materials characterization, and rapid method development for non-standard systems. At Luna Labs, I lead multidisciplinary programs focused on rapid prototyping and iterative development, translating biological and engineered materials into reproducible, testable platforms, including development of synthetic simulants and custom test methods. My work spans polymer and biomaterials development, mechanical testing, and evaluation under controlled environmental conditions. I focus on generating reliable, defensible data to support performance, safety, and commercialization.