What do you do here at Wright Lab?
I was hired in Summer 2023 to work on the fabrication of the stave cores for the ATLAS experiment’s ITK detector upgrade with Dr. Paul Tipton. I have also been assisting in the construction of the LS4 telescope camera project with Dr. Charlie Baltay.
What is the most unique and/or exciting experience you’ve had here at Wright Lab?
Having worked in the manufacturing industry for 20+ years, it has been an exciting change to work in an academic research and development environment. The resources of the various shops, along with the vast knowledge and experience of the people that work here (staff and students) has been invaluable.
What are you looking forward to in the coming year at Wright Lab?
I am hopeful that we can increase our stave core production; improving efficiency while maintaining quality and reliability. I am also eager to learn new things in both the machine shop and the Lab.
What is something that people might not know about you that you’d like to share with the community?
I feel connected to the city of New Haven, having been born and raised in the city. My parents also grew up and worked in the city most of their lives. I enjoy reading about the history of the city and its former industries. I am a classic car enthusiast and I have an appreciation for all mechanical things from old tools and machinery to modern 3D printers.